Shift5
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Cybersecurity protecting mission-critical transportation and defense systems

Founders
Joe LeaJosh Lospinoso
645 Deal Team
Vardan Gattani
Industries
Deep TechCybersecurity
Entry Stage
Series A
Status
Active
Investment Date
2021
Company Overview

Shift5 uses hardware and software to deliver real-time visibility, operational insights, and cybersecurity for mission-critical systems in defense, aviation, and rail. The platform protects operational technology assets that traditional IT security tools cannot reach.

Investment Rationale

Shift5 has recruited multiple highly talented executives with extensive experience in security technology from companies like Armis and Tanium. There's a growing need for cybersecurity for fleets and transportation systems due to increasing digital components in vehicles, creating a major pain point for both commercial and government customers. Shift5 specifically targets the digital components within moving vehicles, allowing them to develop highly relevant and effective solutions for this complex and critical area. Shift5 offers a two-pronged value proposition. For government clients (like the US Department of Defense), the primary offering is OT security to protect against cyberattacks on critical weapons systems and vehicles. For commercial clients (like New Jersey Transit), the main product offering is the operationalization of fleet data, enabling improvements in maintenance, operations, compliance, and significant cost savings.

In the News

The latest articles on Shift5’s product releases, fundraising, and awards.

Shift5 Named North American Technology Innovation Leader in Onboard OT Platforms
Award·PR Newswire
Dec 2025
Shift5 Raises $75 Million Series C to Scale Operational Intelligence Platform
Raised·PR Newswire
Sep 2025
Shift5 Named to World’s Most Innovative Companies
Award·Shift5
Mar 2024
Exclusive: Defense contractor Shift5 closes $83M Series B round
Raised·Axios
Jun 2023
Shift5 raises $50M to defend transport networks from cyberattacks
Raised·TechCrunch
Feb 2022
Shift5 raises $50M Series B led by Insight
Raised·TechCrunch
Feb 2022
Shift5 Named a Gartner® Cool Vendor™
Profile·Shift5
Nov 2021
Shift5 Raises $20 Million
Raised·Shift5
Oct 2021
Frontline Founders
Profile·Podcasts
Oct 2021