Airbus Ventures

Airbus Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Airbus Group, based in Menlo Park, California. It invests in technologies such as autonomous mobility, electrification, the low-carbon economy, advanced materials, manufacturing systems, next-generation computing, sensing, and security. The firm provides hands-on expertise to its portfolio companies and leverages the networks of its parent company and its supply chain to help entrepreneurs grow. It also collaborates with other leading venture firms and relies on a broad group of limited partners, including Airbus SE, the Development Bank of Japan, Mitsubishi HC Capital, Fuyo General Lease, and McKinley Capital, to support portfolio growth.

Nicole Conner

Partner

Mathieu Costes

Partner

Thomas d'Halluin

Managing Partner

Yuichiro Hikosaka

Principal

Claas Carsten Kohl

Partner

Past deals in Drones

Quantum Systems

Series B in 2023
Quantum system develops manufactures and sells unmanned aerial systems, which provide aerial intelligence to commercial and governmental clients around the world.

Verity Studios

Series B in 2023
Verity Studios designs and supplies autonomous indoor drone systems and provides end-to-end drone show production for live events, theatre, and entertainment. Founded in 2014 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, the company develops synthetic swarm and stage drones and delivers global drone shows for venues and tours, with clients including Cirque du Soleil and major arenas. Its autonomous drone technology is also used in warehouse environments for inventory tracking to improve operational efficiency, reduce labor and equipment costs, and lower waste and emissions. Verity operates worldwide, offering turnkey production services and customized drone solutions for both live events and industrial applications.

CesiumAstro

Series B in 2022
CesiumAstro designs and manufactures advanced communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other airborne platforms. Its products include multi-beam active phased array systems, software-defined radios, single-board computers, and Ka-Band active phased array antennas. CesiumAstro's solutions enable connectivity between various mobile devices in space environments.

CesiumAstro

Series A in 2019
CesiumAstro designs and manufactures advanced communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other airborne platforms. Its products include multi-beam active phased array systems, software-defined radios, single-board computers, and Ka-Band active phased array antennas. CesiumAstro's solutions enable connectivity between various mobile devices in space environments.

Impossible Aerospace

Series A in 2018
Impossible Aerospace Corp is a manufacturer based in Santa Clara, California, specializing in long-range electric aircraft designed for first responders, including law enforcement and firefighters. Founded in 2016, the company produces the US-1, a long-duration performance aircraft, and the Air Support system, an unmanned airborne policing and first response solution. Impossible Aerospace focuses on delivering high-performance battery-electric aircraft that can withstand the demanding conditions of first responder missions. Its offerings also include training, IT connectivity support, camera systems, routine maintenance, FAA certifications, and program support, making it well-suited for both industrial and commercial applications that require reliable, long-duration flight capabilities.

Verity Studios

Series A in 2018
Verity Studios designs and supplies autonomous indoor drone systems and provides end-to-end drone show production for live events, theatre, and entertainment. Founded in 2014 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, the company develops synthetic swarm and stage drones and delivers global drone shows for venues and tours, with clients including Cirque du Soleil and major arenas. Its autonomous drone technology is also used in warehouse environments for inventory tracking to improve operational efficiency, reduce labor and equipment costs, and lower waste and emissions. Verity operates worldwide, offering turnkey production services and customized drone solutions for both live events and industrial applications.

Verity Studios

Series A in 2018
Verity Studios designs and supplies autonomous indoor drone systems and provides end-to-end drone show production for live events, theatre, and entertainment. Founded in 2014 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, the company develops synthetic swarm and stage drones and delivers global drone shows for venues and tours, with clients including Cirque du Soleil and major arenas. Its autonomous drone technology is also used in warehouse environments for inventory tracking to improve operational efficiency, reduce labor and equipment costs, and lower waste and emissions. Verity operates worldwide, offering turnkey production services and customized drone solutions for both live events and industrial applications.

Uavia

Seed Round in 2018
Uavia is a technology company founded in 2015 and based in Vitry-sur-Seine, Ile-de-France, specializing in cloud-based robotic solutions. Its platform allows industries to connect and manage autonomous drones and robots, facilitating real-time, remote supervision of heterogeneous fleets. Uavia's technology enables multiple users globally to collaboratively control these fleets while processing, analyzing, and sharing data instantaneously. This innovative approach supports a variety of applications, including aerial inspections and surveillance across extensive industrial sites, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and oversight in diverse sectors.

uAvionix

Series B in 2017
uAvionix Corporation is a manufacturer of advanced communications, navigation, and surveillance products designed to enhance safety solutions for the unmanned aviation industry. Founded in 2014 and based in Bigfork, Montana, the company specializes in automatic dependent surveillance–broadcast (ADS-B) technology, producing the world's smallest and most affordable ADS-B transceivers and transponders. Its product lineup includes the Ping RX, an ADS-B receiver that detects commercial aircraft to facilitate safe drone operations, as well as the Ping2020 transceiver and pingNAV, which provides compliant navigation solutions for collision avoidance. uAvionix combines hardware, software, and real-time airspace mapping to enable reliable operation of drones within the national airspace system. The company serves a global clientele, leveraging a team of experts in embedded RF engineering, sUAS operations, and compliance.

AirMap

Series B in 2017
AirMap, Inc. is a digital airspace and automation company that specializes in software solutions for managing low-altitude airspace and facilitating drone operations. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, with additional offices in Europe and Asia, AirMap offers a UAS Traffic Management (UTM) platform. This platform provides critical airspace information, including geometries, restrictions, and situational awareness, to various stakeholders, such as airspace authorities, enterprise operators, and developers. AirMap aims to enable safe and efficient drone flight by organizing and automating airspace management, thereby fostering innovation in applications ranging from agriculture to public safety. The company collaborates with industry partners and is actively involved in initiatives like the Small UAV Coalition and NASA's UTM program, ensuring it plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of low-altitude aviation.
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