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Axon

17800 N 85th St, Scottsdale, AZ, 85255, United States

Overview

Advanced Electronic Control Devices for law enforcement and safety.

Founded

1993

Deals · 12mo

4

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Stage focus

Series C
Series E

Geographic focus

Estonia
New Zealand
Spain
Ukraine
...

Sector focus

Electronics
GovTech
Hardware
Software

Investment portfolio

13rounds
NAMEDATESIZE
Farsight Vision
Sep 2026Led
$8 MSeed
Buntar Aerospace
Mar 2026Participated
$10 MOther Equity
Lassen Peak
Jan 2026Participated
$10 MOther Equity
Taalentfy
Jan 2026Led
$2 MOther Equity
Carbyne
Jul 2025Participated
$100 MSeries D
Skydio
Nov 2024Participated
$170 MSeries E
Auror
Nov 2024Led
$49 MSeries C
Skydio
Feb 2023Participated
$230 MSeries E
RapidSOS
Oct 2022Participated
$75 MOther Equity
Metricool
Oct 2022Led
$5 MOther Equity
Dedrone
Jul 2022Led
$30 MSeries C
Dedrone
Dec 2021Led
$31 MSeries C
Farsight Vision
Sep 2026Led
$8 MSeed
Buntar Aerospace
Mar 2026Participated
$10 MOther Equity
Lassen Peak
Jan 2026Participated
$10 MOther Equity
Taalentfy
Jan 2026Led
$2 MOther Equity
Carbyne
Jul 2025Participated
$100 MSeries D
Skydio
Nov 2024Participated
$170 MSeries E
Auror
Nov 2024Led
$49 MSeries C
Skydio
Feb 2023Participated
$230 MSeries E
RapidSOS
Oct 2022Participated
$75 MOther Equity
Metricool
Oct 2022Led
$5 MOther Equity
Dedrone
Jul 2022Led
$30 MSeries C
Dedrone
Dec 2021Led
$31 MSeries C
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Deal Distribution

Axon: 13 funding rounds are recorded in the selected participation categories.All available history.
Axon: 13 funding rounds are recorded in the selected participation categories. All available history
Round typeLed dealsParticipated deals
Seed10
Series C+34
Other Equity23

Monthly Deal Activity

Axon: 13 deals are recorded across 72 months.All available history.
Axon: 13 deals are recorded across 72 months. All available history
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Sector Breakdown

Axon: Hardware & Robotics is the largest displayed sector by deal count (8 deals).All available history.

A deal can appear in multiple sectors, so sector totals may overlap. Capital represents disclosed total round sizes, not fund cheque sizes.

Axon: Hardware & Robotics is the largest displayed sector by deal count (8 deals). All available history
SectorDeals
Hardware & Robotics8
Government & Defense6
AI & Machine Learning6
Enterprise Software5
Cybersecurity & Privacy5
Networks, Cloud & Communication3
Data, Analytics & IT3
Professional Services2
Marketing & Advertising1
Education & Workforce1
Fintech1
Manufacturing1
Space & Frontier Tech1

Deal Size Distribution

Axon: 13 rounds have a disclosed size in the displayed size bands.All available history.

Undisclosed round sizes are excluded. Capital represents total round sizes, not fund cheque sizes.

Axon: 13 rounds have a disclosed size in the displayed size bands. All available history
Round size band (USD)Deals
<$5M2
$5M-$10M1
$10M-$25M2
$25M-$50M4
$50M-$100M1
$100M-$250M3
$250M-$500M0
$500M-$1B0
$1B+0

Deals By Geography

Axon: United States has the largest recorded deal count among the displayed regions (8 deals).All available history.

Top 3 of 3 regions; European countries are grouped as Europe.

Axon: United States has the largest recorded deal count among the displayed regions (8 deals). All available history
RegionDeals
United States8
Europe4
New Zealand1
Axon: 20 co-investors are shown, with Aqton Partners sharing 2 recorded deals.All available history.

Co-Investors

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Axon: 20 co-investors are shown, with Aqton Partners sharing 2 recorded deals. All available history
Co-investorShared deals
Aqton Partners2
Felicis Ventures2
Hercules Capital2
Linse Capital2
Menlo Ventures2
Target Partners2
AI Capital Partners1
Andreessen Horowitz1
AT&T1
Avanta Ventures1
BAM Elevate1
Bedrock Capital1
C5 Capital1
Citi1
Cox Enterprises1
Forte Ventures1
Founders Fund1
Global Medical Response1
Hanaco Ventures1
Highland Capital Partners1

Investment Strategy

Axon: Led accounts for 46% and participating for 54% of round participation.All available history.
Axon: Led accounts for 46% and participating for 54% of round participation. All available history
CategoryDeals (count)Share (%)
Led646%
Participating754%
Axon: Single-lead accounts for 67% and co-led for 33% of lead dynamics.All available history.
Axon: Single-lead accounts for 67% and co-led for 33% of lead dynamics. All available history
CategoryDeals (count)Share (%)
Single-lead467%
Co-led233%

Team

Chris Chin

VP of Immersive Technologies (XR/VR/AR & Training)

Chris Lindenau

SVP & General Manager (Fusus)

Chris Schmich

Software Engineering Contractor

David Culebras Atienza

Senior Sales Engineer

J.B. McRee

Product Marketing - Axon Air

Jason Tillman

Director of Product Marketing

Macarena González Mira
Matthew Kaufman

Distinguished Engineer

Rick Smith

Founder

Thomas P. Smith

Co-Founder