# Shift5

> Shift5 is an operational intelligence and onboard observability company that taps the raw data already flowing across the internal networks of planes, trains, tanks, and ships. Founded by former U.S. Army cyber officers, it plugs into serial-bus and RF traffic on military and commercial fleets to deliver real-time cyber threat detection, predictive maintenance, and compliance insight at the edge. Backed by $185M+ in venture funding, Shift5 serves the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, SOCOM, and several of the largest U.S. passenger rail systems.

- **Founded:** 2018
- **Headquarters:** Arlington (Rosslyn), Virginia, United States
- **Founders:** Josh Lospinoso (Co-Founder & CEO), Michael Weigand (Co-Founder & Chief Growth Officer), James Correnti (Co-Founder)
- **Team size:** ~130 employees across five time zones
- **Products:** Onboard Observability Platform, Cyber / Electronic Warfare Detection, Predictive Maintenance, Fleet Compliance, Security Research & Assessments
- **Notable:** Named #2 in the Security category on Fast Company's World's Most Innovative Companies of 2025 (second consecutive year on the list)., Named North American Technology Innovation Leader in Onboard OT Platforms (Frost & Sullivan-style recognition)., Awarded a U.S. Air Force contract worth up to $9.9M for F-16 MIL-STD-1553 databus upgrades.

## Products & services

- **Onboard Observability Platform** — A data capture device and analytics stack that plugs into a vehicle's internal serial-bus and RF networks (e.g. MIL-STD-1553, CAN) to collect, normalize, and analyze operational data at the edge.
- **Cyber / Electronic Warfare Detection** — Real-time intrusion and anomaly detection on the vehicle bus, plus RF and GPS spoofing detection - flagging threats such as GPS interference up to 200 nautical miles away.
- **Predictive Maintenance** — Uses onboard component data to anticipate faults and failures, improving fleet readiness and reducing unplanned downtime.
- **Fleet Compliance** — Automated monitoring and logging to identify and document security incidents for regulatory and mission compliance.
- **Security Research & Assessments** — Cyber vulnerability assessments of weapon systems and transportation platforms drawing on the founders' weapon-system red-team heritage.

## Achievements

- Named #2 in the Security category on Fast Company's World's Most Innovative Companies of 2025 (second consecutive year on the list).
- Named North American Technology Innovation Leader in Onboard OT Platforms (Frost & Sullivan-style recognition).
- Awarded a U.S. Air Force contract worth up to $9.9M for F-16 MIL-STD-1553 databus upgrades.
- Secured contracts with U.S. Special Operations Command and the U.S. Air Force for Mission Defense Teams.
- Raised $185M+ in total venture funding across Series A-C.
- Doubled vehicle deployments and grew headcount ~40% in the year preceding its Series C.

## Latest updates

- **2025-09** — Raised $75M Series C led by Hedosophia, bringing total funding past $185M; doubled vehicle deployments and grew headcount ~40% over the prior year.
- **2025-01** — Named #2 in Security on Fast Company's World's Most Innovative Companies of 2025.
- **2023-06** — Closed a $33M Series B extension to unlock onboard data in commercial and military fleets.

## Links

- Website: https://shift5.io
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shift5
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/shift5co
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/Shift5co/

---

Profile page: https://yespress.io/shift5
Published by YesPress — https://yespress.io
Last updated: 2026-06-12