NestAI
Category: AI in Defense / Aerospace
NestAI develops 'physical AI' solutions embedded in autonomous systems for defense and critical infrastructure applications, including unmanned vehicles, autonomous operations, and command-and-control platforms. NestAI was founded in 2025. The company is led by TBD - No CEO appointed yet. Based in Helsinki, Finland. Team size: 50-100. Total funding raised: €100M. Latest round: Series A. Key investors include Nokia Corporation, Tesi (Finnish Industry Investment Ltd).
- Founded
- 2025
- Headquarters
- Helsinki, Finland
- Team size
- 50-100
- Total funding
- €100M
Value proposition
Provides secure, high-performance AI for real-world applications like robotics and autonomous systems, leveraging large language models and Nokia's connectivity expertise
Products and solutions
AI-powered unmanned vehicle systems, Autonomous command-and-control platforms, Defense-specific AI algorithms for real-time decision-making, Physical AI integration for robotics and autonomous operations
Unique value
Focus on 'physical AI' (embedding AI in real-world systems like robotics and autonomous vehicles) and strategic partnerships with Nokia and Tesi for defense innovation
Target customer
Defense and security agencies, critical infrastructure operators, and allied nations seeking European technological sovereignty in AI-powered systems
Industries served
Defense and security, Critical infrastructure, Autonomous systems
Technology advantage
Combines Nokia's secure connectivity and sensing expertise with NestAI's AI-native platforms for defense applications, enabling scalable, secure solutions
How they differentiate
NestAI focuses exclusively on 'physical AI' for defense applications in Europe, emphasizing AI-native solutions for unmanned systems, command and control platforms, and autonomous operations. Their partnership with Nokia provides unique secure connectivity integration
Main competitors
Palantir Technologies, Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, Saab AB, Elbit Systems, Avalor AI, Arondite, Helsing
Key partnerships
Nokia (strategic partnership for AI-powered defense solutions), Tesi (Finnish sovereign fund providing institutional stability), Finnish Defence Forces (collaboration for AI Centre of Excellence)
Notable customers
Finnish Defense Forces
Major milestones
Secured €100M funding from Nokia and Tesi in November 2025, Strategic partnership with Nokia for AI-powered defense solutions, Established Europe's leading physical AI lab in Espoo, Finland, Hired talent from Intel, Palantir, Saab, and other defense/semiconductor firms
Growth metrics
N/A (Private company)
Market positioning
Positioned as Europe's premier physical AI lab for defense technology, targeting both military and critical infrastructure applications with focus on reducing reliance on non-European tech providers
Geographic focus
Primarily Finland with expansion into NATO and Five Eyes countries through Nokia's defense incubation business unit. Targeting markets include Finland, US, and other European NATO members
Patents and IP
No public patents mentioned; focus on proprietary AI algorithms and physical AI integration
About TBD - No CEO appointed yet
N/A - Position vacant
Official website: https://nestai.com