Kyiv-based startup Falcons, which develops battlefield-proven RF direction-finding systems, has secured funding from US-based Green Flag Ventures to scale production and move toward NATO certification, as Vestbee was informed.
- Falcons, launched in 2022 by Yehor Dudinov and his team in response to Russia’s full-scale invasion, develops cost-effective, battlefield-proven RF direction-finding systems for GPS-denied environments.
- Its flagship product, ETER (Direction Finder Set), detects enemy devices emitting radio signals at specific frequencies, including drones, communication equipment, relays, and electronic warfare assets.
- The compact, GPS-free system offers operational coverage exceeding 600 km and a 30–50x cost advantage over comparable NATO systems.
- Falcons combines engineering, frontline insights, and field testing to rapidly deliver scalable electronic warfare solutions that strengthen the strategic and operational capabilities of Ukraine, NATO, and allied nations.
Details of the deal
- The investemnt saw support from Green Flag Ventures, a US-based venture capital firm specializing in early-stage Ukrainian startups with dual-use, AI, and cybersecurity technologies.
“Falcons is a shining example of Ukraine’s defense innovation ecosystem. The company has proven its ability to design, deploy, and refine battlefield technology, shaping the future of electronic warfare defense for Ukraine and its allies," claims Deborah Fairlamb, co-founder of Green Flag Ventures.
- Falcons will use the funding to accelerate production of its ETER RF direction-finding system while ensuring compliance with NATO standards.
- The investment will enable the company to expand its team with engineers and frontline specialists, develop strategies for entering allied markets, and conduct market research and operational planning to deliver effective, scalable solutions based on battlefield experience.
