Norwegian Startup Stendr Secures $5.4M to Combat Drone Threats

Stendr, a Norwegian counter-drone startup, has raised $5.4 million in an oversubscribed pre-seed funding round. Led by Aleksander Leonard Larsen, the company aims to develop AI-driven systems for detecting and tracking drones. Backed by prominent investors, Stendr focuses on enhancing Europe’s defense capabilities amid rising drone threats. The counter-drone market is expected to grow significantly, highlighting the urgency for these technologies.