Airbus Ventures

Airbus Ventures is an independent venture capital firm based in Menlo Park, California, focused on investing in early-stage companies within the global aerospace ecosystem. With the launch of its fourth fund in 2023, Airbus Ventures targets technology companies primarily in aerospace-related sectors, including those in Canada. The firm aims to support visionary entrepreneurs who are shaping the future of flight through innovative solutions and technologies.

Mathieu Costes

Partner

Lewis Pinault

Partner

Matthieu Repellin

Principal

Thomas d'Halluin

Managing Partner

Past deals in Aerospace

CesiumAstro

Series B in 2022
CesiumAstro delivers communication systems for Satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space or airborne platforms. Each of their products combines carefully selected COTS components with the traditional reliability necessary for aerospace systems. They believe that effective hardware solutions should not require added engineering from their customers, enabling them to focus on their core mission. Their team consists of talented engineers and scientists skilled in the design, development, manufacturing, and qualification of complex communication systems.

Aerospacelab

Series B in 2022
Aerospacelab SA, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Mont-Saint-Guibert, Belgium, specializes in the development and manufacturing of satellites equipped with advanced sensors. The company focuses on addressing complex challenges in the aerospace sector by employing innovative approaches. In addition to satellite technology, Aerospacelab also creates tools that leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning to automate various tasks, enhancing operational efficiency and capabilities in space exploration and data collection.

Isar Aerospace

Series B in 2020
Isar Aerospace is a space technology company that aims to lower the entry barriers to space. It develops launch vehicles dedicated to deploying and resupplying satellite constellations and to ensure low-cost space access for small satellites. Based on rocket engineering research, environmentally friendly propellants, and advanced manufacturing, the company delivers small and medium payloads to orbit. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Munich, Germany.

SpinLaunch

Venture Round in 2020
SpinLaunch Inc., a spaceflight technology development company, focuses on the development of an alternative launch system that uses a large mass accelerator to hurl payloads to space. It builds a kinetic space launch system that allows for on-demand launches of small satellites in any weather. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Long Beach, California.

Isar Aerospace

Series A in 2019
Isar Aerospace is a space technology company that aims to lower the entry barriers to space. It develops launch vehicles dedicated to deploying and resupplying satellite constellations and to ensure low-cost space access for small satellites. Based on rocket engineering research, environmentally friendly propellants, and advanced manufacturing, the company delivers small and medium payloads to orbit. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Munich, Germany.

Astra

Series C in 2019
Astra Space, Inc. is a rocket launch company based in Alameda, California, that designs and builds rockets for satellite delivery and launch services. Founded in 2004 and rebranded in 2016, Astra specializes in offering online reservations for payload deliveries to sun-synchronous and low inclination orbits. The company provides dedicated launch services for payloads ranging from 50 kg to 150 kg, targeting a reference orbit of 500 km. Astra operates test facilities to support its operations and aims to facilitate frequent access to space.

CesiumAstro

Series A in 2019
CesiumAstro delivers communication systems for Satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space or airborne platforms. Each of their products combines carefully selected COTS components with the traditional reliability necessary for aerospace systems. They believe that effective hardware solutions should not require added engineering from their customers, enabling them to focus on their core mission. Their team consists of talented engineers and scientists skilled in the design, development, manufacturing, and qualification of complex communication systems.

Impossible Aerospace

Series A in 2018
Impossible Aerospace Corp is a manufacturer of long-range electric aircraft designed specifically for first responders, such as law enforcement and firefighters. The company offers a range of products, including the US-1, a high-performance aircraft with extended duration, and Air Support, an unmanned airborne system for policing and emergency response. In addition to aircraft, Impossible Aerospace provides various support services, including training, IT connectivity, camera systems, routine maintenance, and assistance with FAA certifications. Established in 2016, the company is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.

SpinLaunch

Series A in 2018
SpinLaunch Inc., a spaceflight technology development company, focuses on the development of an alternative launch system that uses a large mass accelerator to hurl payloads to space. It builds a kinetic space launch system that allows for on-demand launches of small satellites in any weather. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Long Beach, California.

Uavia

Seed Round in 2018
Uavia SAS, founded in 2015 and based in Vitry-sur-Seine, France, specializes in the development of drones and a cloud-based robotics platform that connects autonomous drones and robots to the Internet of Things (IoT). The company's technology enables industries to collaboratively control diverse fleets of drones and robots, facilitating real-time data processing, analysis, and sharing. Uavia's system is designed for various applications, including aerial inspections, surveillance, railway infrastructure monitoring, electrical grid management, construction oversight, solar plant monitoring, and crisis management. This innovative approach allows users to manage fleets of drones remotely, streamlining operations across multiple sectors and improving efficiency in tasks requiring aerial and robotic capabilities.