NestAI

NestAI

Finland

Defense Software & AIUnmanned SystemsC4ISRCommunications & SATCOM
51-200 employeesSoftware Developer, System IntegratorSupplies Defense Industry
Profile last updated: August 19, 2026

About

NestAI is a defense software developer based in Finland working in defense software & ai, unmanned systems, c4isr +1 more.

NestAI is a European AI lab for defence, headquartered in Finland, developing adaptive physical AI systems for European security. Its open, modular NestOS platform lets defence systems integrate new sensors, platforms and capabilities without re-architecture, learn from operational data and evolve after fielding. The company states that it emphasises sovereign control, with operators retaining authority over data, updates and system behaviour. NestAI works with defence and industry partners, including Patria, Nokia, Bittium and the Finnish Defence Forces, and offers licensable AI capabilities and forward-deployed engineering for programme delivery. It reports more than 150 staff, primarily engineers and researchers.

Location

Finland

Employees

51-200

Focus areas

adaptive AIphysical AIsovereign AIdefence AIautonomydistributed systemsNestOSbattlefield intelligencesensor fusion

Languages

EN

Products & capabilities

Defense domains

Defense Software & AIUnmanned SystemsC4ISRCommunications & SATCOM

Supply-chain role

Software DeveloperSystem Integrator

What they offer

SoftwareEngineering Services

Products

NestOS

Defence AI operating platform

Open, modular platform for integrating, deploying and evolving adaptive AI capabilities in defence systems, with sovereign control over data and updates.

NestOS Edge

Edge AI inference software

Runs inference and mission logic directly on platforms, including unmanned systems, so they can operate without cloud or data-link connectivity.

NestOS Core

Multi-sensor data fusion software

Fuses multi-sensor, multi-platform data into a single operational picture for situational awareness and command.

NestOS Engine

Data-centric AI development software

Turns operational data and simulation into deployed AI models, detecting when models fall behind conditions and supporting rapid updates.

End users

Defense Industry

Standards, platforms & customers

Named customers

Finnish Defence ForcesPatria

Credentials & affiliations

Awards

Europe's Top Startups to Watch

Sifted2026

People

Management & team (4)

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