Xona Space Systems
Series A in 2024
Xona Space Systems develops and manufactures position, navigation, and timing satellite solutions for smart transportation and infrastructure. The company operates a constellation of low-cost, low-Earth-orbit satellites to deliver secure navigation and timing services with resilience and high location precision for autonomous vehicles, unmanned aerial vehicles, mobile robotics, and other location-critical applications. Founded in 2019 and based in San Mateo, California, Xona Space Systems aims to enable safe, scalable operation of intelligent systems at scale.
Rhea Space
Venture Round in 2022
Rhea Space Activity (RSA) is an astrophysics start-up focused on developing innovative technologies to support U.S. national security objectives. The company specializes in high-risk, high-reward research and development across various fields, including infrared satellites, directed energy, artificial intelligence, astroparticle physics, small satellites, autonomous underwater vehicles, and cislunar operations. By creating advanced solutions, RSA aims to enable government and defense forces to effectively meet their security needs.
Xona Space Systems
Venture Round in 2022
Xona Space Systems develops and manufactures position, navigation, and timing satellite solutions for smart transportation and infrastructure. The company operates a constellation of low-cost, low-Earth-orbit satellites to deliver secure navigation and timing services with resilience and high location precision for autonomous vehicles, unmanned aerial vehicles, mobile robotics, and other location-critical applications. Founded in 2019 and based in San Mateo, California, Xona Space Systems aims to enable safe, scalable operation of intelligent systems at scale.
Opteran
Venture Round in 2022
Opteran reverse-engineers biological brains to create neuromorphic software for autonomous machines. Harnessing evolutionary principles, Opteran provides robust, low-cost autonomy on the edge without requiring AI, data centers, or training.
Xona Space Systems
Seed Round in 2021
Xona Space Systems develops and manufactures position, navigation, and timing satellite solutions for smart transportation and infrastructure. The company operates a constellation of low-cost, low-Earth-orbit satellites to deliver secure navigation and timing services with resilience and high location precision for autonomous vehicles, unmanned aerial vehicles, mobile robotics, and other location-critical applications. Founded in 2019 and based in San Mateo, California, Xona Space Systems aims to enable safe, scalable operation of intelligent systems at scale.
Opteran
Seed Round in 2020
Opteran reverse-engineers biological brains to create neuromorphic software for autonomous machines. Harnessing evolutionary principles, Opteran provides robust, low-cost autonomy on the edge without requiring AI, data centers, or training.
Altitude Angel
Series A in 2020
Altitude Angel provides cloud-based airspace management and safety solutions for drones, offering analytics and geospatial data to support autonomous drone navigation. Its platform aggregates real-time airspace, environmental, and regulatory data across more than 80 countries, enabling situational awareness beyond line of sight. The GuardianUTM cloud system delivers unmanned traffic management to support drone operations for commercial and consumer use. The company develops services for drone automation and identity and registration, supporting U-Space and UTM deployments. It targets integration of fully autonomous drones into global airspace, enabling authorities, manufacturers, and operators to deploy national-scale drone services.
Xona Space Systems
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Xona Space Systems develops and manufactures position, navigation, and timing satellite solutions for smart transportation and infrastructure. The company operates a constellation of low-cost, low-Earth-orbit satellites to deliver secure navigation and timing services with resilience and high location precision for autonomous vehicles, unmanned aerial vehicles, mobile robotics, and other location-critical applications. Founded in 2019 and based in San Mateo, California, Xona Space Systems aims to enable safe, scalable operation of intelligent systems at scale.
Nightingale Security
Series C in 2020
Nightingale Security specializes in automated aerial robotic security solutions, utilizing proprietary drone-infrastructure technology to enhance facility protection. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company offers a range of aerial security systems tailored for various commercial applications, including perimeter defense, remote surveillance, and event protection. Nightingale's product lineup features unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) such as the Blackbird UAV, alongside a base station and intelligent mission control software. The Nightingale Robotic Aerial Security System is designed specifically for safeguarding critical infrastructure, making it ideal for sectors including enterprise, defense, and emergency response. With a strong sales pipeline, the company has attracted interest from Fortune 500 clients seeking the advantages of its innovative security solutions.
Evolve Dynamics
Seed Round in 2020
Evolve Dynamics is a UAV technology company that designs and manufactures unmanned aerial systems for public sector, private security, and defense applications. Its platforms emphasize long endurance, heavy-lift capability, and mission-specific surveillance, supported by artificial intelligence, machine vision, and collision avoidance. Key products include the Sky Mantis drone, Field to Cloud software for streaming live video, and Exa Iris, a navigation and sensing suite enabling accurate position hold, 3D mapping, and GPS-denied operation using computer vision. The company focuses on autonomous flight, advanced perception, and secure data workflows to support inspections, perimeter surveillance, search and rescue, and cargo delivery. Founded in 2013 and based in Guildford, United Kingdom, its technology aims to provide real-time situational awareness and robust operation in challenging environments.
Xona Space Systems
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Xona Space Systems develops and manufactures position, navigation, and timing satellite solutions for smart transportation and infrastructure. The company operates a constellation of low-cost, low-Earth-orbit satellites to deliver secure navigation and timing services with resilience and high location precision for autonomous vehicles, unmanned aerial vehicles, mobile robotics, and other location-critical applications. Founded in 2019 and based in San Mateo, California, Xona Space Systems aims to enable safe, scalable operation of intelligent systems at scale.
Earth Rover
Venture Round in 2018
Earth Rover Limited is a company based in Newport, United Kingdom, that specializes in developing robotic agriculture systems aimed at enhancing farming efficiency. Founded in 2017, the company designs autonomous farming robots that utilize advanced technology derived from the ExoMars Rover. These robots are equipped with precision tools for various agricultural applications, including scouting, weeding, and selective harvesting. By integrating these systems with an intelligent data platform, Earth Rover enables farmers to transition from traditional farming methods to more advanced, autonomous practices, promoting the production of fresh and chemical-free products.
Altitude Angel
Series A in 2018
Altitude Angel provides cloud-based airspace management and safety solutions for drones, offering analytics and geospatial data to support autonomous drone navigation. Its platform aggregates real-time airspace, environmental, and regulatory data across more than 80 countries, enabling situational awareness beyond line of sight. The GuardianUTM cloud system delivers unmanned traffic management to support drone operations for commercial and consumer use. The company develops services for drone automation and identity and registration, supporting U-Space and UTM deployments. It targets integration of fully autonomous drones into global airspace, enabling authorities, manufacturers, and operators to deploy national-scale drone services.
Nightingale Security
Series A in 2018
Nightingale Security specializes in automated aerial robotic security solutions, utilizing proprietary drone-infrastructure technology to enhance facility protection. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company offers a range of aerial security systems tailored for various commercial applications, including perimeter defense, remote surveillance, and event protection. Nightingale's product lineup features unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) such as the Blackbird UAV, alongside a base station and intelligent mission control software. The Nightingale Robotic Aerial Security System is designed specifically for safeguarding critical infrastructure, making it ideal for sectors including enterprise, defense, and emergency response. With a strong sales pipeline, the company has attracted interest from Fortune 500 clients seeking the advantages of its innovative security solutions.
Transrobotics
Seed Round in 2017
TransRobotics specializes in the development of advanced sensor systems tailored for various robotic applications. The company's technology focuses on providing long-range sensing capabilities, which are crucial for collision avoidance in both ground and aerial vehicles. TransRobotics' sensor systems are designed to operate effectively in challenging conditions, such as rain, fog, and smoke, as well as on dirty or scratched surfaces. This allows clients to accurately detect aerial vehicle entries into controlled zones, enhancing safety and operational efficiency across different environments.
PiLogic is a technology company that specializes in developing an artificial intelligence platform for rapid analysis of radar data, enabling real-time applications. Their core product is an AI reasoning engine that employs exact probabilistic inference methods, ensuring precise results and eliminating errors. This platform has diverse applications, including autonomous systems, cybersecurity, aerospace, finance, energy, cloud computing, and healthcare, empowering industries to make informed decisions under uncertainty with high accuracy and mathematical certainty.