Darkhive

Summary active Updated May 11, 2026

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Location San Antonio, TX
Founded 2021
Latest Stage Series B
Total Raised $55M+
Website https://www.darkhive.com/
Sector
defense-tech autonomous-systems drones robotics software

Founders

John Goodson CEO

About

Darkhive is a San Antonio-based defense tech startup developing autonomous robotics and unmanned aircraft systems with secure software delivery for defense and public safety customers 12. In March 2026, Darkhive was selected by the Pentagon for a $49.7M APFIT program—the largest contract award in that program’s history 1. The $30M Series B announced May 7, 2026 was led by RTX Ventures with participation from new investors Draper Associates and Bison Capital, alongside existing backers 1011 Ventures, Crosslink Capital, Alamo Angels, and Stellar Ventures 12.

Funding History

Date Round Amount Lead Co-investors
2026-05-07 Series B $30M RTX Ventures Draper Associates, Bison Capital, 1011 Ventures, Crosslink Capital, Alamo Angels, Stellar Ventures 12
2024-09-11 Series A $21M Ten Eleven Ventures — 3

What Investors Say

Dan Ateya, Managing Director at RTX Ventures, stated: “This funding round will help accelerate the maturation of their core hardware and software products for integration into operationally validated systems.” 1

What Founders Say

John Goodson, CEO, said: “This latest round of investment affirms our values-driven approach to innovation and allows us to move with urgency to put critical technology in the hands of those who serve.” 1

Sources

  1. National Law Review, “Darkhive Announces Close of $30 Million Series B Funding Round Led by RTX Ventures,” May 7, 2026. Accessed May 2026. https://natlawreview.com/press-releases/darkhive-announces-close-30-million-series-b-funding-round-led-rtx-ventures↩↩↩↩↩↩

  2. AlleyWatch Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report, May 11, 2026. Accessed May 2026. https://alleywatch.com/2026/05/the-weekly-notable-startup-funding-report-5-11-26/↩↩↩

  3. PR Newswire, “Defense Tech Startup Darkhive Secures $21 Million Series A Investment Led By Ten Eleven Ventures,” September 11, 2024. Accessed May 2026. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/defense-tech-startup-darkhive-secures-21-million-series-a-investment-led-by-ten-eleven-ventures-302242224.html↩