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 Surveillance

Sunflower Labs

Venture Round in 2022
Sunflower Labs Inc. is a company focused on developing advanced outdoor security solutions for homes. Incorporated in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California, the company offers a comprehensive security system that integrates motion and vibration sensors with an aerial drone. This system is designed to detect and deter unwanted visitors before they reach a property. When suspicious activity is detected, users receive immediate notifications, and the autonomous drone is dispatched to the location for live video streaming, allowing for real-time monitoring. The drone, after completing its surveillance, returns to a weatherproof docking station. Sunflower Labs' innovative approach combines technology with artificial intelligence to enhance home security and provide users with a thorough understanding of their property's surroundings.

Terra Labo

Venture Round in 2020
Terra Labo Co., Ltd. is a Japanese company founded in 2014, specializing in the design and manufacture of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Based in Kasugai, the company focuses on developing fixed-wing, rotary-wing, and vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drones, which are primarily utilized for disaster management and environmental monitoring. Terra Labo also engages in research and development related to disaster information analysis, offering consulting services that encompass various domains, including geological, atmospheric, and fisheries research. Their UAVs are equipped with capabilities for long-range aerial surveillance and information sharing, supporting clients in effective disaster prevention and resource management.

SkyX

Series C in 2020
SkyX Systems Corp. is a Canadian company that specializes in the development of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for various industrial applications, including infrastructure inspection and hydrocarbon leak detection. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Toronto, with an additional office in Houston, SkyX offers a UAS equipped with vertical take-off and landing technology, enabling long-distance monitoring of pipelines and hydroelectric transmission lines. The system features real-time tracking from a ground station and is capable of capturing high-resolution images and videos, as well as utilizing advanced sensors like infrared and hyperspectral imaging. SkyX's services cater to a range of sectors, including oil and gas, electric utilities, and railway infrastructure, providing actionable aerial data that enhances asset integrity and safety. The company has established a global footprint with clients across North America, South America, and Africa.

iRobotics

Seed Round in 2017
iRobotics Inc. specializes in robotics technology integration, focusing on creating an industrial robot and Internet of Things (IoT) platform. The company develops robot and drone solutions tailored for various sectors, including industry, construction, and infrastructure. iRobotics offers a range of services, including maintenance, surveillance, security, and operational tasks involving drones, such as painting, washing, and material handling. This enables businesses to utilize advanced drone services and enhance their operational efficiency.
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