Industrious Ventures

Stoke Space is a company dedicated to developing a fully reusable medium-lift rocket known as Nova, which aims to provide cost-effective and sustainable access to space. The company focuses on creating rockets that deliver satellites in a manner that is low-cost, on-demand, and capable of daily flights. By emphasizing environmental stewardship, Stoke Space seeks to significantly reduce atmospheric impact and facilitate dynamic space operations. With its vertically integrated design and manufacturing capabilities, the company is positioned to accelerate the growth of the space economy while promoting sustainable practices in the aerospace industry.

Lunar Outpost is a company dedicated to advancing technology that facilitates sustainable human presence in space, particularly on the lunar surface. It specializes in the development of innovative robotics, including a moon rover designed for autonomous swarm navigation and capable of carrying diverse payloads. Additionally, the company creates Internet of Things (IoT) air quality sensors that monitor and respond to local air quality conditions. This technology not only supports lunar exploration but also aims to have a positive impact on Earth, enabling governments, companies, and communities to establish a sustainable presence in space.

Founded in 2019, Starfish Space develops autonomous space tugs for on-demand satellite servicing. Its innovative technology combines orbital mechanics, AI-driven machine vision, and low-thrust electric propulsion to enable precise navigation, docking, and maintenance of satellites across various orbits.

H3X Technologies designs and manufactures high-power density electric propulsion systems for aviation and urban air mobility. Its propulsion unit integrates the electric motor and inverter into a single compact module, delivering lightweight, high-performance propulsion suitable for retrofit into existing aircraft designs. The company's systems are geared toward decarbonizing aviation and enabling sustainable flight, with applications also cited in marine and heavy industrial use. Founded in 2020 by Jason Sylvestre, Eric Maciolek, and Max Liben, H3X focuses on advancing electric propulsion to support safer, cleaner aerospace and related sectors.

Xona Space Systems develops and manufactures position, navigation, and timing satellite solutions for smart transportation and infrastructure. The company operates a constellation of low-cost, low-Earth-orbit satellites to deliver secure navigation and timing services with resilience and high location precision for autonomous vehicles, unmanned aerial vehicles, mobile robotics, and other location-critical applications. Founded in 2019 and based in San Mateo, California, Xona Space Systems aims to enable safe, scalable operation of intelligent systems at scale.

Proteus Space designs and builds custom satellite buses and provides payload integration, including complete bus builds with payload installation, environmental testing and qualification, and licensing and insurance services for missions. The company also develops autonomous digital engineering and digital twin systems to support modeling, engineering and testing of custom satellites, enabling designers to model, engineer and test missions while reducing errors and increasing production speed.

Founded in 2019, Voyager Space is a vertically integrated company focused on space exploration. It acquires and operates businesses in the aerospace industry, aiming to deliver innovative solutions for human space missions.

Founded in 2018, Orbit Fab develops orbital propellant depots to expand operational potential of satellites. Its key products include Rapidly Attachable Fluid Transfer Interface (RAFTI) for on-orbit refueling and docking, and Rigid Tanker International Space Station prototypes.

TRAXyL is a fiber deployment company that has developed FiberTRAX, a system that applies optical fiber directly to road surfaces to distribute broadband without trenching. The approach enables municipalities, internet service providers, and other organizations to extend connectivity quickly and cost-effectively to campuses, hospitals, military bases, and other challenged areas, supporting 5G rollout and efforts to close the digital divide. Founded in 2014 and based in Warrenton, Virginia, TRAXyL's technology aims to accelerate fiber deployment by painting fiber on pavement rather than burying cables.

Solestial develops radiation‑hardened silicon photovoltaic modules for space applications. Its ultra‑thin, flexible solar cells self‑repair radiation damage at normal operating temperatures, allowing panels to maintain performance for up to ten years in low Earth orbit. The modules are produced with automated manufacturing, reducing costs by about 90% compared to existing space‑grade technologies while enabling virtually unlimited production capacity. Solestial’s technology supports current satellite constellations, research missions, and future large‑scale space energy infrastructure, positioning the company as a key supplier for the emerging space economy.

Banyan Infrastructure offers a project finance software platform that simplifies, accelerates, and optimizes sustainable infrastructure financing across the deal lifecycle. The platform automates origination, portfolio management, and compliance for sustainable assets, replacing spreadsheets and email with digitized loans and workflows, automating data aggregation and regulatory tracking. It enables financial institutions to scale investments in clean energy and infrastructure while reducing transaction friction and costs, improving deal velocity and operational efficiency. By streamlining origination and securitization of renewable energy loans and investments, the solution supports higher volume, lower cost, and better governance in sustainable infrastructure finance.

Aigen develops autonomous, solar-powered robotics for agriculture. Their platform manages plants without chemical inputs, promoting soil health regeneration and reducing manual labor needs.

Pod Foods is a logistics and technology-enabled B2B marketplace that connects brands directly with retailers to streamline food distribution. The company develops software that enables local retailers and suppliers to access products across categories such as fruits and vegetables, beverages, snacks and branded foods. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, Pod Foods offers national and marketplace-based distribution models, integrated logistics, real-time analytics, and support for financing and co-manufacturing, helping food distributors manage operations efficiently and scale with transparency.

Founded in 2019, Voyager Space is a vertically integrated company focused on space exploration. It acquires and operates businesses in the aerospace industry, aiming to deliver innovative solutions for human space missions.

Paystand, Inc. is a technology company founded in 2013 and based in Scotts Valley, California. It operates an electronic payment portal that facilitates online payments for businesses, allowing them to establish storefronts on their websites and social media platforms. The company aims to transform B2B payments by leveraging blockchain and cloud technology to offer Payments-as-a-Service. Its software digitizes receivables and automates payment processing, reducing time-to-cash and eliminating transaction fees. This innovative approach helps businesses streamline their cash management processes and unlock new revenue opportunities while contributing to a more open financial system.

Hydrosat is a climate technology company that uses space-based thermal imagery to measure water stress in agriculture, supporting water stewardship, food security, public safety and environmental management. Founded in 2017 and based in Washington, D.C., the company develops irrigation and crop management software that helps governments and other customers preserve water while boosting crop yields. Its software provides field irrigation planning, regional irrigation diagnosis and monitoring, and field production forecasting, delivering field- and regional-level analytics through a web portal, mobile app, and API. Hydrosat aims to enable informed decisions and sustainable practices worldwide, combining satellite data with actionable insights for governments, institutions, and enterprises.

Flowspace provides on-demand warehousing solutions for businesses via an online dashboard. It offers storage, transportation, and inventory services temporarily, operating across the US with over 150 fulfillment centers. Flowspace caters to direct customers, retailers, and distributors, offering real-time visibility into inventory and orders through its OmniFlow software.

Blutag Inc. is a New York-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in providing online applications to enhance voice shopping experiences for retailers and brands. The company focuses on developing cloud-based solutions that enable the creation of branded voice assistants, allowing retailers to connect with their product catalogs through simple voice commands without the need for coding. With over 20 years of experience in eCommerce and advanced technology, Blutag aims to help consumers quickly find products suited to their needs, thereby transforming the way shopping is conducted in a voice-first environment.

Pantastic was created to help independent brands collaborate to showcase their products, protect their creations, secure their data, and scale their businesses. It aims to provide indie brands with the technology they require, the data they deserve, and the exposure they seek.

Solestial develops radiation‑hardened silicon photovoltaic modules for space applications. Its ultra‑thin, flexible solar cells self‑repair radiation damage at normal operating temperatures, allowing panels to maintain performance for up to ten years in low Earth orbit. The modules are produced with automated manufacturing, reducing costs by about 90% compared to existing space‑grade technologies while enabling virtually unlimited production capacity. Solestial’s technology supports current satellite constellations, research missions, and future large‑scale space energy infrastructure, positioning the company as a key supplier for the emerging space economy.