Drone Fund

Drone Fund is a venture capital firm based in Tokyo, Japan, established in 2017. The firm focuses on investing in the drone and technology sectors, providing support in areas such as intellectual property strategy, innovative planning, and drone policy. By offering capital investment and financing, Drone Fund aims to foster a collaborative Drone Ecosystem that benefits both limited partners and startups.

Soki Enzo Ohmae

Representative Partner, Co-Founder

Past deals in Navigation and Mapping

FullDepth

Venture Round in 2021
FullDepth is a company focused on developing marine drones that facilitate underwater monitoring. These drones integrate with marine navigation technology to monitor and capture various aspects of aquatic life. They communicate data to connected devices and provide infiltration information accessible through a cloud service. This enables users to observe and study marine life for both educational and recreational purposes.

Agri Info Design

Venture Round in 2020
Agri Info Design, LTD. is an agricultural IT startup based in Obihiro, Japan, founded in 2014. The company specializes in developing advanced navigation technologies for agricultural equipment, enhancing the efficiency of farming practices. Its product lineup includes several applications such as AgrIBus-NAVI, AgrIBus-Web, AgrIBus-GMInIR, AgrIBus-G2, and AgrIBus-Autosteer, which utilize GPS guidance to assist farmers in accurately applying fertilizers and pesticides. This technology helps ensure that materials are used efficiently, minimizing waste and reducing costs associated with agricultural inputs. In addition to its software solutions, Agri Info Design also manufactures and sells aftermarket agricultural equipment, supporting the modernization of agricultural production techniques.

AVSS - Aerial Vehicle Safety Solutions

Venture Round in 2020
Aerial Vehicle Safety Solutions Inc. (AVSS) specializes in developing safety technologies for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and air-taxis, focusing on parachute recovery systems designed for commercial drones. Founded in 2017 and based in Rothesay, Canada, AVSS provides solutions for various drone models, including the DJI M200 Series and Aeryon Labs/FLIR SkyRanger. Their innovative parachute pods enable users to deploy a spring-loaded parachute quickly, allowing for on-site replacement without significant downtime or the need to ship the system for repacking. This technology enhances safety for drone operations, allowing pilots to operate confidently over populated areas or beyond their line of sight.

FullDepth

Venture Round in 2019
FullDepth is a company focused on developing marine drones that facilitate underwater monitoring. These drones integrate with marine navigation technology to monitor and capture various aspects of aquatic life. They communicate data to connected devices and provide infiltration information accessible through a cloud service. This enables users to observe and study marine life for both educational and recreational purposes.

Trajectory

Venture Round in 2019
Trajectory, Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2018 that specializes in the research and development of control systems for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The company has created an AI Traffic Control system that facilitates fully autonomous navigation for drones. Its innovative technology allows for the automated generation of flight routes for multiple UAVs, enabling simultaneous deployment and operation. By providing clients with a safe and accessible environment for UAV usage, Trajectory aims to address various operational challenges associated with unmanned aircraft.

Agri Info Design

Venture Round in 2018
Agri Info Design, LTD. is an agricultural IT startup based in Obihiro, Japan, founded in 2014. The company specializes in developing advanced navigation technologies for agricultural equipment, enhancing the efficiency of farming practices. Its product lineup includes several applications such as AgrIBus-NAVI, AgrIBus-Web, AgrIBus-GMInIR, AgrIBus-G2, and AgrIBus-Autosteer, which utilize GPS guidance to assist farmers in accurately applying fertilizers and pesticides. This technology helps ensure that materials are used efficiently, minimizing waste and reducing costs associated with agricultural inputs. In addition to its software solutions, Agri Info Design also manufactures and sells aftermarket agricultural equipment, supporting the modernization of agricultural production techniques.

Trajectory

Seed Round in 2018
Trajectory, Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2018 that specializes in the research and development of control systems for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The company has created an AI Traffic Control system that facilitates fully autonomous navigation for drones. Its innovative technology allows for the automated generation of flight routes for multiple UAVs, enabling simultaneous deployment and operation. By providing clients with a safe and accessible environment for UAV usage, Trajectory aims to address various operational challenges associated with unmanned aircraft.

Drone Japan

Venture Round in 2017
Drone Japan specializes in providing comprehensive drone solutions across various sectors, including engineering and pilot training, aerial photography, and advertising. The company focuses on enhancing precision agriculture through innovative drone technology tailored for efficient rice farming. Their offerings include advanced agricultural data services that analyze crop-growing conditions, utilizing sensors, spectral cameras, and autonomous flight technologies. With these capabilities, Drone Japan supports farmers in adopting cost-effective farming techniques while also engaging in planning, development, consulting, and international business initiatives related to drone applications in agriculture.
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