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Asylon Raises $26M to Expand Robotic Security with DroneDogs and Autonomous Patrols
July 22, 2025
Philadelphia-based robotics firm Asylon has secured $26 million in Series B funding to scale its robotic security platform, which includes aerial drones and modified robot dogs. The round was led by Insight Partners with additional backing from Veteran Ventures Capital, Allegion Ventures, and the GO PA Fund.
Founded in 2015 by MIT alumni Damon Henry, Adam Mohamed, and Brent McLaughlin, Asylon originally focused on autonomous drones. The company made a name for itself with a drone that can change its own batteries using a robotic arm — eliminating a common limitation in drone operations.
Asylon has since expanded into a broader "robotic security as a service" (RaaS) offering. Its flagship ground-based product, DroneDog, is a modified version of Boston Dynamics’ robot dog, Spot. Enhanced with Asylon’s Guardian command-and-control software, the robot dogs patrol facilities alongside autonomous drones, covering ground and air with mobility that fixed cameras can’t match.
DroneDogs can access areas too dangerous for humans or animals and perform complex tasks such as detecting gas leaks or chemical threats. With annual RaaS contracts ranging from $100,000 to $150,000, the service is positioned as a tech-forward alternative to traditional human guard services.
Security concerns have driven rising interest in these systems. According to CEO Damon Henry, demand spiked following high-profile incidents like the fatal attack on UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December 2024. Enterprises are increasingly investing in high-grade security for both corporate facilities and executive homes.
Despite the complex nature of the hardware and AI integration, Asylon had raised relatively modest capital prior to this round — just $21 million plus government grants. The latest investment brings its total funding to approximately $45 million.
The company’s path hasn’t been without setbacks. In 2021, a last-minute drone failure nearly derailed a live demo at a Ford facility. A replacement drone was driven overnight to the event and assembled just in time. The successful demo not only saved the day, but landed Asylon three Fortune 500 clients and its first Department of Defense contract.
Asylon now employs 65 people and has deployments across 15 U.S. states. The new funding will help scale its operations, grow the robotic fleet, and expand into additional security markets.
“Security spending is on the rise, and companies are looking for smarter, scalable ways to protect people and property,” said Henry. “We’re delivering just that — with robots.”
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