Countdown Capital

Heliux is a technology company specializing in an all-in-one software platform designed to streamline and optimize operations across various departments in manufacturing enterprises. Their platform, powered by AI, integrates and centralizes cross-functional teams, processes, and data, replacing traditional PLM, ERP, and MES systems. This enables businesses to automate routine tasks, enhance efficiency, and accelerate decision-making across engineering, supply chain, production, quality, accounting, and other departments.

Founded in 2022 by Karan Kunjur and Neel Kunjur, K2 Space is a California-based company specializing in the development of aerospace hardware products. Their focus lies in creating satellite buses for spacecraft, offering power and propulsion systems that enable defense, commercial, and scientific space operators to deploy advanced payloads across various orbits with enhanced speed and flexibility.

Swarm Aero develops advanced unmanned aerial vehicles equipped with sensor mesh networks, edge computing capabilities, and collaborative autonomy. This enables businesses to efficiently deploy large-scale drone operations in challenging environments.

Odys Aviation develops hybrid-electric vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft for regional mobility, aiming to reduce travel time and emissions on busy corridors. Their electric VTOL technology offers quiet operation, extended range, and lower carbon emissions, enabling efficient and sustainable urban air mobility.

Arbor was founded by a team of engineers and climate scientists who have spent their careers developing some of the most advanced rocket engine technologies and power systems. The team brings together deep experience in turbomachinery, combustion, manufacturing, technical design engineering, bioenergy and energy projects, climate science, and community engagement. Arbor’s mission is to solve the greatest problem of our generation: climate change, by reversing humanity’s climate footprint and building a truly sustainable civilization. With over a century of combined experience at aerospace companies, including SpaceX and GE, we are now working on our magnum opus. The same technology we’ve developed to get humans off this planet will now help us save it.

Galvanick is a developer of a cybersecurity platform specifically designed to secure industrial operations environments. The company offers an Intelligence Augmentation platform that serves as a "cyber-sidekick," enhancing human decision-making in the face of increasing cyber threats. Galvanick's cloud-native analysis platform aggregates telemetry from industrial environments, enabling operators to quickly distinguish between normal and abnormal behavior. By contextualizing critical malicious activities, the platform allows operations and security teams to identify threats rapidly and respond effectively, thereby minimizing cyber risks to industrial infrastructure. This approach ensures that human oversight remains integral to cybersecurity efforts, addressing the growing challenge of securing sensitive assets in a rapidly evolving threat landscape.

Odys Aviation develops hybrid-electric vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft for regional mobility, aiming to reduce travel time and emissions on busy corridors. Their electric VTOL technology offers quiet operation, extended range, and lower carbon emissions, enabling efficient and sustainable urban air mobility.

StageGlass develops and operates a property visualization tool designed to market incomplete spaces effectively. It automates the creation of photography, videography, and 3D tours for residential properties under construction, using machine learning algorithms to generate accurate virtual tours from Revit files, AutoCAD files, or construction documents.

Beacon AI develops advanced technologies for pilots, aiming to enhance flight safety across commercial, charter, and defense aircraft fleets. Their innovative solutions include pilot assistance systems, fleet monitoring, third-party integrations, and route optimizations.

Atomic Machines specializes in the development of robotic manufacturing machines designed for micro- and nano-fabrication. The company focuses on creating a new class of micro-electromechanical (MEMS) devices, offering an innovative approach to manufacturing that challenges traditional methods. This enables tech industry innovators and manufacturers to achieve rapid prototyping and large-scale production at competitive costs.

Hadrian is a machine parts startup that manufactures precision components for technology companies, including aerospace and defense programs. It builds autonomous, software-defined precision component factories and an autonomous manufacturing platform that integrates software, robotics, and full-stack capabilities to scale mission-critical programs across space, aviation, and maritime sectors. By enabling aerospace startups, suppliers, and defense contractors to produce essential components with lower costs and greater efficiency, Hadrian aims to accelerate development timelines and reduce manufacturing complexity.

Farcast is a technology company based in Los Angeles that specializes in developing hardware and software for precision airdrop deliveries. Founded in 2017 and located in Hawthorne, California, the company designs drones that are mounted on commercial aircraft, helicopters, or UAVs to facilitate the delivery of packages in remote or otherwise inaccessible areas. Utilizing advanced mapping software, Farcast evaluates suitable drop points and enables autonomous release and landing of packages, ensuring they land safely within a designated area. This innovative approach allows for rapid and cost-effective delivery solutions, addressing the logistical challenges faced in rural regions.