Lviv-based NORDA Dynamics makes autonomous drone systems and has closed a $1 million funding round, led by Sweden’s Varangians, as Vestbee was told.
- Launched in 2024, NORDA Dynamics develops autonomous drone control systems capable of operating without GPS or traditional communication channels and functioning under electronic warfare conditions.
- The company’s technology includes the Underdog autonomy module, which guides UAVs in combat environments, and the StableLink stabilization system, which maintains precise azimuth and altitude control for drones even in GPS-denied areas.
- These systems enable drones to complete missions autonomously without operator intervention and are integrated with multiple Ukrainian drone manufacturers, having been tested in real combat conditions.
Details of the deal
- The investment was led by Varangians from Sweden, with participation from Ukraine’s Angel One, MITS Capital, United Angels Network, and US-based Unpopular VC.
“We are excited to see NORDA Dynamics’ rapid progress since graduating from our accelerator program. The founders have a technological vision that helps Ukraine win the drone war, and we are pleased to support it,” explains Denys Gurak, co-founder and CIO and COO of MITS Capital.
- NORDA Dynamics will use the $1 million to scale production, expand its engineering team, fund intensive R&D and testing, develop new autonomy products, and scale its product ecosystem for wider deployment.
"We were among the first in the world to scale autonomy modules to tens of thousands of combat deployments in modern warfare, and now we are ready for the next stage. I want to thank our investors for their trust and the NORDA team for their fantastic work. We move forward with our mission in mind,” co-founder and CEO of NORDA Dynamics, Nazar Bihun, commented in a press release.
