Philadelphia-based robotics firm Asylon has raised $26 million in a Series B funding round led by Insight Partners, with participation from Veteran Ventures Capital, Allegion Ventures, and the GoPA Fund.
The company is known for its cutting-edge robotic security solutions, particularly its DroneDog units—modified versions of Boston Dynamics’ Spot robot integrated with Asylon’s own Guardian command-and-control software.
From Aerospace Engineers to Security Innovators
Founded in 2015 by MIT grads Damon Henry, Adam Mohamed, and Brent McLaughlin, Asylon began by offering drone security before evolving into a broader “robotics-as-a-service” platform. Its DroneDogs can patrol hazardous or hard-to-reach areas and are even equipped to detect gas leaks or chemical hazards. According to Henry, the company has now raised around $45 million in total funding, including previous rounds and government grants.
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Growing Demand for Robotic Protection
Asylon’s services are increasingly in demand, especially following incidents like the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO in 2024. With annual RaaS (robotic security-as-a-service) packages costing around $100,000–$150,000—similar to hiring human security—more corporations are exploring robotic alternatives for facility and executive protection.
A Hard-Won Breakthrough and a Scaling Vision
A key turning point came during a live demo with Ford in 2021, when Asylon narrowly avoided disaster after a drone crash was resolved with a last-minute replacement—earning them three major clients and a Department of Defense contract. Now operating in 15 U.S. states with a 65-person team, the company is preparing to scale further, using its fresh funding to expand deployments and refine its integrated drone-dog security network.
