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Animal Dynamics
Defence · Oxford, United Kingdom · Founded 2015
Super-efficient systems inspired by the deep study of evolutionary biomechanics MoreLess
Animal Dynamics leverages deep scientific research into evolutionary biomechanics to design and build high-performance, bio-inspired autonomous systems. Serving primarily defense and logistics sectors, the company creates innovative solutions such as silent underwater drones and versatile UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles). Operating in the global defense and logistics markets, Animal Dynamics employs a business model centered on the development and sale of advanced autonomous systems. Revenue is generated through contracts with military organizations and commercial logistics companies. The company's focus on evolutionary biomechanics allows it to create highly efficient and effective machines that meet the specific needs of its clients.
Keywords: evolutionary biomechanics, autonomous systems, UAVs, defense, logistics, underwater drones, bio-inspired, high-performance, military, innovation.
Company overview
Animal Dynamics company information
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- Status
- Closed
- Founded
- 2015
- Headquarters
- Oxford, United Kingdom
- Employees
- 10
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 0.0
- Investment activity
- 1 companies · latest Mar 2019
- Capital deployed
- —
- Preferred round
- ACQUISITION
Valuation & funding
Animal Dynamics funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERIES A✓Equity / VC | Jan 2022 | $13M | $53M | British Business Bank | — |
| EARLY VC✓Equity / VC | May 2020 | $7.9M | $32M | Undisclosed | ↗ |
| SERIES A✓Equity / VC | Nov 2018 | $7.9M | $32M | Kindred Capital · Oxford Science Enterprises · Tanarra | ↗ |
| GRANT✓Other financing | Apr 2018 | $921K | — | Defence and Security Accelerator | — |
| EARLY VC✓Equity / VC | Dec 2017 | $0 | — | Parkwalk Advisors | ↗ |
| GRANT✓Other financing | Mar 2017 | Defence, Science and Technology Laboratory | ↗ | ||
| GRANT✓Other financing | Aug 2016 | UK Ministry of Defence | ↗ | ||
| EARLY VC✓Equity / VC | Nov 2015 | Parkwalk Advisors | ↗ | ||
| SPINOUT✓Other financing | Jan 2015 | Oxford University Innovation · University of Oxford | — |
Financials
Workforce over time
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| Year | Employees |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 |
| 2025 | 13 |
| 2024 | 14 |
| 2023 | 23 |
| 2022 | 85 |
| 2021 | 66 |
| 2020 | 49 |
Growth signals
Animal Dynamics website traffic
Latest recorded traffic for Animal Dynamics is 120 monthly website visits, down 95.9% over the last three months. Animal Dynamics's team declined 23.1% over the past year.
Comparisons
Animal Dynamics compared with similar companies
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Capital deployed
Animal Dynamics investments and acquisitions
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Investors
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Global footprint
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