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TurbineOne

Category: Computer Vision

TurbineOne is a frontline perception company that delivers do-it-yourself Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML) to empower warfighters and first responders with actionable intelligence and enhanced situational awareness. TurbineOne was founded in 2021. The company is led by Ian Kalin. Based in Chantilly, Virginia, United States. Team size: 11-50. Total funding raised: $55M+. Latest round: Series B. Key investors include ["The General Partnership","Bessemer Venture Partners","XYZ Venture Capital","Stepstone Group","PROOF VC"].

Founded
2021
Headquarters
Chantilly, Virginia, United States
Team size
11-50
Total funding
$55M+

Value proposition

To provide warfighters and first responders with trusted AI/ML solutions that enhance situational awareness, automate threat detection, and enable faster, more informed decision-making in critical environments without the need for a cloud connection or coding.

Products and solutions

["Frontline Perception System (FPS)"]

Unique value

TurbineOne's key differentiator is its focus on 'do-it-yourself' AI/ML for the tactical edge. Their Frontline Perception System (FPS) allows users without a technical background to build, tune, and deploy computer vision models in the field, without needing cloud access or the ability to code. This enables rapid adaptation to new threats and environments.

Target customer

U.S. Military branches (including Special Operations), Department of Defense, and other government agencies.

Industries served

["Defense","National Security","Government"]

Technology advantage

The primary technological advantage is the ability to perform machine learning at the edge, on devices like drones, robots, and body-worn systems. This allows for real-time threat detection and analysis in disconnected environments. The business advantage comes from their deep understanding of the defense sector's needs, enabling them to create user-friendly software that can be quickly adopted and scaled across various military and government applications.

How they differentiate

TurbineOne differentiates with its Frontline Perception System, a no-code platform enabling military personnel to build, tune, and deploy AI/ML models at the tactical edge without cloud connectivity. This focus on empowering non-technical, frontline users is a key distinction.

Main competitors

["Vannevar Labs","Rebellion Defense","Shield AI"]

Key partnerships

["Defense Innovation Unit (DIU)","U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL)","AFWERX","U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM)","Every branch of the U.S. Military","Joint Innovation Outpost (JIOP)","XVIII Airborne Corps"]

Notable customers

["U.S. Army","U.S. Navy","XVIII Airborne Corps","Joint Task Force–Southern Border"]

Major milestones

["Secured a $98.9M contract with the U.S. Army to provide battlefield AI.","Named to the NatSec 100 list for two consecutive years.","Successfully closed a $36M Series B funding round.","Relocated headquarters from San Francisco to Chantilly, Virginia (May 2026).","Launched T1 Edgeworks innovation center in Chantilly, VA (May 2026).","Awarded Army contract through Joint Innovation Outpost (JIOP) (April 2026).","XVIII Airborne Corps deployed Frontline Perception System for ATR at the Edge (Jan 2026)."]

Growth metrics

Not publicly available

Market positioning

TurbineOne positions itself as a key provider of AI-powered perception systems for national security and defense, focusing on delivering actionable intelligence directly to frontline operators to accelerate decision-making.

Geographic focus

United States

Patents and IP

Information about specific patents is not publicly available.

About Ian Kalin

Former Counter-Terrorism Officer in the U.S. Navy and the first Chief Data Officer for the U.S. Department of Commerce. Also worked as a Principal at Sweat Equity Ventures.

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