Lightspeed Venture Partners

Saronic Technologies specializes in the design and manufacture of advanced unmanned surface vehicles (USVs). These vehicles are equipped with cutting-edge hardware, software, and artificial intelligence, creating a scalable and integrated platform for enhancing maritime security and domain awareness. Tailored for defense and surveillance applications, Saronic's products offer comprehensive operational capabilities to naval and maritime forces.

Castelion is a defense technology company that specializes in modernizing military systems. It applies advanced hardware development and manufacturing methods to address key national security challenges, focusing on affordability, scalability, and supply chain resilience. Castelion offers services like high-speed hypersonic testing, thermal protection systems, and avionics, designed to integrate with existing platforms and enhance military capabilities while mitigating these critical concerns.

Saronic Technologies specializes in the design and manufacture of advanced unmanned surface vehicles (USVs). These vehicles are equipped with cutting-edge hardware, software, and artificial intelligence, creating a scalable and integrated platform for enhancing maritime security and domain awareness. Tailored for defense and surveillance applications, Saronic's products offer comprehensive operational capabilities to naval and maritime forces.

Saronic Technologies specializes in the design and manufacture of advanced unmanned surface vehicles (USVs). These vehicles are equipped with cutting-edge hardware, software, and artificial intelligence, creating a scalable and integrated platform for enhancing maritime security and domain awareness. Tailored for defense and surveillance applications, Saronic's products offer comprehensive operational capabilities to naval and maritime forces.

Volansi, Inc. is a logistics and transportation company specializing in the manufacture of heavy-payload drones designed for commercial, defense, and humanitarian use. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Concord, California, Volansi develops autonomous aerial delivery systems that enable time-critical shipments over long distances. The company's unmanned aerial vehicles are utilized across various industries, including construction, oil and gas, mining, and healthcare, providing on-demand and point-to-point delivery solutions. By focusing on fixed routes, Volansi addresses specific logistical challenges related to time and cost, enhancing the efficiency of goods delivery for enterprise customers.

LandSpace is a Chinese aerospace company based in Beijing, specializing in the development and operation of rockets. The firm focuses on the small and medium-sized commercial aerospace application market, designing and manufacturing liquid fuel rocket engines and launch vehicles. With a commitment to innovation and independent intellectual property rights, LandSpace aims to provide standardized launch service solutions to private and commercial aerospace enterprises in China. The company possesses strong integrated design capabilities and is recognized as a national high-tech enterprise, further enhancing its reputation in the industry. As a member of the International Astronautical Federation, LandSpace is positioned as a key player in the evolving commercial aerospace sector.

Volansi, Inc. is a logistics and transportation company specializing in the manufacture of heavy-payload drones designed for commercial, defense, and humanitarian use. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Concord, California, Volansi develops autonomous aerial delivery systems that enable time-critical shipments over long distances. The company's unmanned aerial vehicles are utilized across various industries, including construction, oil and gas, mining, and healthcare, providing on-demand and point-to-point delivery solutions. By focusing on fixed routes, Volansi addresses specific logistical challenges related to time and cost, enhancing the efficiency of goods delivery for enterprise customers.

Vector Launch, Inc. is a company based in Tucson, Arizona, that specializes in developing software and launch vehicles tailored for micro and nano satellites. Founded in 2016 by several former members of the original SpaceX team, the company aims to provide affordable and frequent access to space, thereby facilitating innovation for startups in the aerospace sector. Vector Launch operates a vehicle and propulsion engineering facility, with additional offices located in Long Beach and San Jose, California. The company's approach combines low-cost dedicated launches with software-defined satellites, enhancing the speed and accessibility of satellite deployment. Vector Launch's offerings are particularly valuable for micro satellite developers, national security applications, and other government entities, helping to lower the barriers to entry for innovation and commerce in outer space. However, in December 2019, the company filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.

Citadel Defense Company, established in 2016 and headquartered in National City, California, specializes in developing and manufacturing counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS). The company offers an automated, modular drone defense solution that employs proprietary machine learning algorithms to detect and mitigate unauthorized drone threats. Citadel's team comprises experts from commercial and military drone industries, enabling them to deliver effective solutions tailored for various clients, including the U.S. Department of Defense, Homeland Security, and other government agencies. Their systems provide multi-layered protection models with escalating countermeasures, ensuring airspace monitoring, threat detection, and mitigation without interfering with common communications.

Vector Launch, Inc. is a company based in Tucson, Arizona, that specializes in developing software and launch vehicles tailored for micro and nano satellites. Founded in 2016 by several former members of the original SpaceX team, the company aims to provide affordable and frequent access to space, thereby facilitating innovation for startups in the aerospace sector. Vector Launch operates a vehicle and propulsion engineering facility, with additional offices located in Long Beach and San Jose, California. The company's approach combines low-cost dedicated launches with software-defined satellites, enhancing the speed and accessibility of satellite deployment. Vector Launch's offerings are particularly valuable for micro satellite developers, national security applications, and other government entities, helping to lower the barriers to entry for innovation and commerce in outer space. However, in December 2019, the company filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.

SemEquip, Inc., established in 2000 and headquartered in North Billerica, Massachusetts, specializes in the research, development, and manufacturing of cluster ion implantation sub-systems and ion source materials. These products are crucial for the production of logic and memory chips within the semiconductor industry. The company focuses on providing high-quality implant materials and systems to support advanced chip manufacturing processes.