Starburst

Starburst is a global aerospace accelerator and venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments within the aviation, space, and defense industries. It offers mentorship programs, connects startups with industry stakeholders, and facilitates business development efforts across government and industry.

Francois Chopard

General Partner

Asher Kraut

Investor

Benjamin Zeitoun

Investor

89 past transactions

Loft Orbital

Series C in 2025
Loft Orbital Solutions Inc. is a company based in San Francisco, California, that provides comprehensive services for the deployment and operation of customer payloads in space. Established in 2017, Loft Orbital specializes in operating microsatellites and offers an end-to-end solution that includes satellite platform integration, launch booking, and operational management. The company simplifies the satellite deployment process by utilizing a standardized satellite bus and a suite of software tools, thereby reducing costs and accelerating the timeline to orbit. Additionally, Loft Orbital addresses financial and regulatory challenges by providing solutions for licensing, insurance, and financing, allowing customers to concentrate on their mission objectives rather than the technical complexities of satellite engineering.

Privateer

Series A in 2024
Privateer develops an AI-powered data intelligence platform that transforms multi-domain information into actionable insights. It specializes in real-time satellite integration, AI-driven data fusion, and cross-domain analytics, empowering defense, civil, and commercial organizations to monitor global activity, anticipate risks, and make informed decisions.

Picogrid

Seed Round in 2024
Picogrid is a technology company that specializes in developing a unified platform for autonomous systems, focusing on field intelligence solutions. The company's platform offers continuous and real-time insights into remote locations through the use of satellite-based broadband terminals equipped with sensors and cameras. These terminals can be deployed in various environments and are designed to integrate with existing sensors, cameras, and SCADA equipment. By providing enhanced visibility and real-time alerts, Picogrid enables enterprises and government organizations to digitize and effectively monitor remote areas, thereby improving operational efficiency and decision-making capabilities.

Aerix Systems

Seed Round in 2024
Aerix Systems specializes in the manufacture of advanced drones. Their products are distinguished by their ability to navigate in any direction and orientation, pushing the boundaries of traditional flight capabilities. These drones are designed to withstand harsh weather conditions and can achieve high speeds, making them suitable for diverse applications in civil, military, and naval sectors. They excel in complex environments like mountains or at sea, offering enhanced safety and the ability to perform both passive and active missions.

Atomic-6

Venture Round in 2024
Atomic-6 is an advanced manufacturing startup established in 2018 and located in Atlanta, Georgia. The company focuses on the development and mass production of next-generation composite products, particularly carbon fiber materials, tailored for the aerospace, military, and logistics industries. In addition to its manufacturing capabilities, Atomic-6 provides engineering consultancy services, assisting organizations in the space and aerospace sectors to integrate advanced composite solutions into their operations. Through its innovative approach, Atomic-6 aims to enhance the efficiency and performance of critical applications within these high-demand industries.

Reflex Aerospace

Venture Round in 2023
Reflex Aerospace specializes in the design and manufacturing of customized satellite platforms. The company focuses on creating multi-mission capable satellites that support the development of various space projects. Reflex Aerospace provides comprehensive services, including manufacturing, assembly, and integration of satellites, ensuring competitive pricing. The satellites are engineered to deliver high accuracy and stability for both passive and active Earth observation instruments. They are equipped with robust power and performance features, facilitating uninterrupted transmission and effective power and temperature management systems. This enables clients to obtain fully functional satellite assets tailored to their specific requirements and customizations.

Sirius Space Services

Venture Round in 2022
Sirius Space Services specializes in aerospace manufacturing, focusing on developing sustainable and reusable launchers tailored for small satellites.

Outpost

Seed Round in 2022
Outpost Technologies is focused on advancing sustainable space exploration by developing reusable satellite technologies. The company aims to transform the space industry by providing efficient services for launching and returning payloads to Earth. By emphasizing reusable systems, Outpost seeks to reduce the costs and time associated with space missions, thereby fostering a more sustainable and iterative space economy. Their offerings include Earth return capabilities for satellites and support for orbital payload missions, catering to the needs of clients in the aviation and aerospace sectors. An inquiry form on their website facilitates customer engagement and service requests.

Prométhée

Seed Round in 2022
Prométhée is an observation nanosatellite and an image analysis company designed to provide easily interpretable data. Through the use of nanosatellites, the company's platform facilitates observational space data for applications in agriculture, the environment, water monitoring, and smart cities, allowing governments and industry to provide environmental and strategic intelligence services in a sovereign manner.

Strong Compute

Seed Round in 2022
Strong Compute is focused on revolutionizing cloud computing by offering a platform designed specifically for neural network training. The company leverages advanced software and hardware optimizations to significantly enhance performance, achieving speed improvements of 10x to 1000x in neural network development, 1000x in file transfer rates, and 10x in instance start times. This innovative approach enables users to maintain continuous workflow without interruptions for research, maintenance, or parallel experiments. By targeting the expansive $500 billion cloud market, Strong Compute aims to redefine how cloud resources are utilized, emphasizing performance-based pricing rather than traditional consumption metrics.

Canopy Aerospace

Seed Round in 2022
Canopy Aerospace specializes in producing thermal protection systems for emerging space and hypersonic industries. They offer heat shields and software that enables early integration of TPS design, allowing vehicle manufacturers to make informed decisions during trade studies and reduce costly revisions.

Rebel Space Technologies

Seed Round in 2022
Rebel Space Technologies develops autonomous intelligence software and systems that secure mission‑critical operations from Earth to deep space. Its solutions provide adaptive, resilient wireless connectivity and real‑time threat detection and response for networked edge devices. By integrating physical and cyber security, the company delivers actionable insights for complex wireless environments and offers secure radio communications in challenging settings through spectrum awareness and autonomous RF technology.

SpaceAlpha

Seed Round in 2022
SpaceAlpha develops advanced Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite technology operating on dual X and L bands. Its innovative SAR-XL satellites provide real-time insights with space-based AI, offering ultra-high-resolution data that can penetrate various materials like biomass, soil, and sand. The company's mission is to deliver global insights for applications such as precision agriculture, environmental monitoring, supply chain tracking, security, market research, and more.

INTERSTELLAR LAB

Seed Round in 2022
INTERSTELLAR LAB is focused on creating innovative, environment-controlled pods designed for crop cultivation. The company develops and manufactures advanced bio-farming platforms that serve as regenerative habitats, automatically regulating essential environmental factors such as air, pressure, water, temperature, and humidity. This technology aims to provide optimal conditions for both plants and humans, facilitating the sustainable production of plant-based ingredients. By enabling the agricultural sector to cultivate a diverse range of fruits, vegetables, flowers, and other plants in various locations, INTERSTELLAR LAB supports large health, beauty, and food and beverage companies in sourcing clean, high-quality ingredients. Additionally, the company is also working on developing space-inspired villages on Earth, aligning with its vision of sustainability and innovation in agriculture.

Starfish Space

Seed Round in 2022
Founded in 2019, Starfish Space develops autonomous space tugs for on-demand satellite servicing. Its innovative technology combines orbital mechanics, AI-driven machine vision, and low-thrust electric propulsion to enable precise navigation, docking, and maintenance of satellites across various orbits.

Evitado Technologies

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Evitado Technologies develops an automation platform for airport operations, focusing on coordinating ground movements of assets and providing real-time decision support. The company’s initial product is a portable LiDAR-based collision-avoidance system designed to prevent aircraft ground collisions during routing and positioning of complex assets. The platform aims to combine precision movement management, safety monitoring, and operational awareness to improve efficiency and safety in busy airside environments. While targeting civilian airports, the technology is also positioned to support defense and other high-stakes operations where visibility gaps and labor challenges impact ground handling.

Emproof

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Emproof, founded in 2019 and headquartered in Eindhoven, Netherlands, specializes in security solutions for embedded systems. The company develops a security platform aimed at safeguarding the intellectual property within embedded software. Emproof's platform addresses various layers of the software security stack, employing formally verified code transformations to protect against industrial espionage. By ensuring robust security properties, Emproof enables its clients to meet essential functional safety requirements in their systems.

FuelX Innovation

Pre Seed Round in 2021
FuelX Innovation is a chemical company focused on the development of solid-state hydrogen storage products designed to enhance power systems. The company aims to establish a leading position in the solid-state hydrogen materials and systems industry, specifically targeting energy storage and power conversion markets. By utilizing high energy density systems, FuelX Innovation's products provide superior performance compared to traditional batteries and pure hydrogen solutions. This technological advancement is particularly beneficial for transportation manufacturers, as it helps them meet increasing performance demands while contributing to reduced carbon emissions across various applications, including e-mobility, portable devices, defense, and aerospace systems.

Exosonic

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Exosonic is an early-stage aerospace start-up based in Los Angeles, California, focused on developing supersonic unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to enhance adversary air training missions for both commercial and government clients. Founded in 2019, the company aims to evolve these supersonic UAVs into collaborative combat aircraft, with aspirations to create quiet supersonic airliners informed by the insights and revenues generated from its UAV endeavors. Exosonic has secured over $4.5 million in private capital and over $2 million in funding from AFWERX. The company's team of 15 full-time employees is currently working on a subscale flight test vehicle designed to showcase autonomous capabilities and explore crewed-uncrewed cooperation, with the first flight anticipated in the second quarter of 2023.

114 AI Innovation

Pre Seed Round in 2021
114 AI Innovation is an information technology company that specializes in managing data through advanced artificial intelligence solutions across various industries. The company focuses on space domain awareness, providing a comprehensive exploitation toolkit that includes data architecture services. By integrating cutting-edge ontologies with AI, 114 AI enables space operators and developers to visualize and analyze diverse data sources in real-time. Their innovative products and tools are designed to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency in the space sector.

infiniDome

Seed Round in 2021
infiniDome is a security technology company based in Caesarea, Israel, founded in 2016, that develops GPS protection and navigation resiliency solutions to defend unmanned aerial vehicles and other vehicles, as well as critical infrastructure, from GPS jamming and spoofing. Its products include GPSdome, a GPS anti-jammer and anti-spoofing module, and OtoSphere, an add-on module for protecting GPS position, navigation, and timing systems. The company focuses on GPS signal protection to ensure reliable location and time synchronization in challenging environments, addressing electronic warfare threats and helping organizations maintain resilient operations.

Modularity Space

Venture Round in 2021
Modularity Space specializes in the development of modular, reusable satellites designed for servicing in space. The company focuses on creating sustainable and upgradeable spacecraft that can be repaired, refueled, and enhanced while in orbit. By building a constellation of these advanced, mass-producible satellites, Modularity Space aims to reduce the costs associated with sending payloads into space. Its integrated approach encompasses the entire lifecycle of the satellites, including their design, launch, operation, and maintenance, thereby facilitating a transition to more efficient and reusable space systems.

F-drones

Venture Round in 2021
F-drones specializes in developing aviation-grade transition drones designed for heavy payload deliveries to ships and offshore platforms. Their unique design combines vertical take-off capabilities with fixed-wing flight efficiency, enabling safe and reliable deliveries while reducing costs, time, manpower, and carbon emissions.

Archangel Lightworks

Venture Round in 2021
Archangel Lightworks is a laser communications company specializing in the development of secure, wireless technology aimed at addressing the challenges of space-ground connectivity. The company focuses on creating innovative laser transmission systems that facilitate efficient communication within the aerospace sector. Its product offerings include space terminals designed for satellites, air terminals for drones and manned aircraft, and ground communications terminals. By providing these advanced solutions, Archangel Lightworks enables resilient connectivity that overcomes the limitations of traditional radio communications, which are often bandwidth-constrained and less secure.

ResilienX

Venture Round in 2021
ResilienX designs, integrates, and deploys safety-critical software monitoring systems for complex autonomous ecosystems. Their platform ensures real-time safety assurance, airspace integration, and cybersecurity solutions, enabling safe and scalable operations for uncrewed aerial vehicles and advanced air mobility.

Morf3D

Venture Round in 2021
Morf3D, Inc. is a company based in El Segundo, California, specializing in additive design and manufacturing services. Founded in 2013, it offers a comprehensive range of solutions including conceptualization, design optimization, metallic 3D printing, post-processing, and metallurgical inspections. The company is focused on addressing complex design and manufacturing challenges through innovative practices that leverage the benefits of additive manufacturing. Additionally, Morf3D provides services such as customization, reverse engineering, contract manufacturing, and component quality verification. It is AS9100:D and ISO 9001:2008 certified and holds ITAR registration, ensuring high standards in its operational processes.

Morpheus Space

Venture Round in 2021
Founded in 2018, Morpheus Space specializes in manufacturing electric propulsion systems for small satellites. Its innovative solutions enable satellite service providers to operate entire constellations as a single entity, offering unprecedented flexibility and efficiency through advanced propulsion technology and artificial intelligence.

Robotic Skies

Venture Round in 2021
Robotic Skies, Inc. is a company that provides certification, maintenance, and repair services for commercial unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and advanced air mobility (AAM) vehicles. Founded in 2013 and based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Robotic Skies operates a global network of over 150 independently-owned repair stations with expertise in aviation maintenance. The company's services cater to a diverse range of clients, ensuring that UAS can operate safely, efficiently, and affordably. By collaborating with FAA-approved maintenance organizations that also service manned aircraft, Robotic Skies offers a comprehensive field service program designed to keep these aircraft productive and compliant with regulatory standards.

Aletiq

Seed Round in 2021
Aletiq provides an online Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software solution for industrial companies. It offers technical data management capabilities, reducing time spent on managing CAD files, drawings, bills of material, configurations, instructions, and quality documents by up to tenfold. Aletiq enables team collaboration on technical data and automates key processes such as approval workflows, technical modifications, and project milestones.

Optimized Electrotech

Venture Round in 2021
Optimized Electrotech specializes in the development of advanced electro-optic surveillance systems tailored for strategic and commercial clients. Their products are designed to recognize individuals from considerable distances and can automatically match detected images with alert databases. These surveillance systems are engineered to operate effectively in challenging atmospheric conditions, utilizing longer wavelengths to penetrate fog, smoke, and other obstructions. Optimized Electrotech's technology is employed in various applications, including perimeter security and airport safety, providing essential monitoring capabilities for businesses and government entities involved in homeland security and defense intelligence. The company is currently in the process of raising funds to initiate commercial production of its sophisticated surveillance solutions.

Luos

Venture Round in 2021
Luos develops open-source software that streamlines hardware development by making it as flexible as software. Their platform connects all components of electronic devices into a single system image, simplifying driver creation and application deployment for developers.

Odys Aviation

Seed Round in 2021
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.

Nebula Compute

Venture Round in 2021
Nebula Compute is a developer of an open-source cloud computing platform focused on high-performance computing technology for space applications. The company provides innovative solutions designed to facilitate the management and sharing of large, complex data sets, enabling clients, including government agencies and commercial customers, to enhance their operational efficiency. By offering an alternative to the construction of costly data centers, Nebula Compute allows users to provision, manage, and decommission computing resources as needed through a user-friendly web interface or command-line tools. This capability supports scientists and researchers in the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and other organizations in collaborating effectively with external partners and the public.

Near Earth Autonomy

Venture Round in 2021
Founded in 2011, Near Earth Autonomy develops advanced technologies that enable safe autonomous flight for various ground and aerial vehicles. Their innovations include sensor suites, collision detection systems, and navigation aids, serving clients with applications ranging from small drones to full-size helicopters.

Ascent

Venture Round in 2021
Ascent is a multifaceted company focused on revolutionizing transportation and enhancing safety. It operates in two primary sectors: risk management and urban air mobility. In risk management, Ascent specializes in temporary safety staffing, training, consulting, inspections, and case management. Concurrently, in the realm of urban air mobility, the company is developing an ecosystem that utilizes advanced helicopters, drones, and future electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft to streamline urban and regional travel. Ascent's services allow customers to book flights quickly and conveniently while enjoying amenities at dedicated vertiports. This innovative approach not only aims to reduce travel costs and time but also enhances the overall customer experience. Additionally, Ascent offers tailored cargo transport solutions, including critical medical equipment delivery across challenging terrains, thereby positioning itself as a leader in the next generation of transportation solutions.

First Resonance

Venture Round in 2021
Founded in 2018, First Resonance develops a manufacturing software platform designed for modern manufacturers. Its factory operating system accelerates manufacturing processes, tracks parts and processes from prototype to full-scale production, and provides real-time insights into manufacturing process bottlenecks.

Atomic-6

Venture Round in 2021
Atomic-6 is an advanced manufacturing startup established in 2018 and located in Atlanta, Georgia. The company focuses on the development and mass production of next-generation composite products, particularly carbon fiber materials, tailored for the aerospace, military, and logistics industries. In addition to its manufacturing capabilities, Atomic-6 provides engineering consultancy services, assisting organizations in the space and aerospace sectors to integrate advanced composite solutions into their operations. Through its innovative approach, Atomic-6 aims to enhance the efficiency and performance of critical applications within these high-demand industries.

Wabbi

Venture Round in 2021
Wabbi is a company that provides a continuous security platform designed to integrate security seamlessly into the software development lifecycle. By offering a development operations infrastructure, Wabbi empowers organizations to implement application-specific security standards while facilitating collaboration among development, security, and operations teams. The platform includes services such as policy management, project analysis, and automated governance, which help businesses address security concerns within their development workflows. This approach not only mitigates risks but also enhances developer productivity by preventing bottlenecks and ensuring that security measures do not hinder the progress of development projects. Overall, Wabbi enables enterprises to maintain robust security practices without compromising efficiency.

Mobius.energy

Venture Round in 2021
Mobius.energy specializes in the development of an innovative battery module architecture designed to enhance efficiency and sustainability in energy storage. The company focuses on producing lightweight, fast-charging, energy-dense battery modules that feature advanced cooling capabilities. Its battery system is characterized by a simple and compact design that eliminates the need for welding and bonding, facilitating easy maintenance, swapping, and cell replacement on-site. This approach not only streamlines battery management but also promotes cost-effective reuse and recycling. By providing battery subscription, maintenance, and salvage services, Mobius.energy aims to support the aviation industry in its efforts to reduce carbon emissions and transition to more sustainable energy solutions.

precursor SPC

Venture Round in 2021
Precursor SPC is focused on creating an AI-driven network of ground sensors and satellites that deliver geospatial intelligence services aimed at addressing critical challenges related to space weather and natural disasters. The company offers real-time information on space weather conditions and advanced earthquake forecasting, enabling decision-makers to anticipate seismic events and manage operational risks effectively. Their two primary applications include predicting earthquakes days ahead of occurrences and providing high-resolution, real-time representations of the ionosphere for space weather nowcasting. Precursor SPC targets key market segments such as insurance providers, government agencies, and large asset holders, equipping them with insights that help minimize damage and enhance preparedness for significant environmental events.

Limatech

Seed Round in 2021
Limatech designs and manufactures lithium-ion batteries for aviation, space, and defense applications, supplying power for general and commercial aviation as well as defense platforms. Its batteries are deployed across aircraft, drones, and related platforms, supporting startup and operation of piston and turbine engines through proprietary technology that prioritizes safety, reliability, and long life. The company emphasizes energy storage options that are more readily available than traditional lead and nickel-cadmium systems, delivering lightweight, durable, high-performance power sources for customers in aviation, space, and defense sectors.

Plus Ultra Space Outposts

Seed Round in 2021
Plus Ultra Space Outposts manages and deploys off-Earth infrastructure for the growth and sustainability of the upcoming cislunar economy. The company was founded in 2020 and has locations in Spain, Germany, and Luxembourg.

FZ Engineering

Venture Round in 2020
FZ Engineering is a 3D printing company that focuses on developing advanced processing systems for various industries. The company specializes in integrating 3D-printed metal and polymer components into existing supply chains, enhancing both surface quality and dimensional accuracy. By providing tailored post-processing solutions, FZ Engineering enables clients to meet specific operational requirements, thereby facilitating the adoption of 3D printing technology across diverse applications.

FuelX Innovation

Venture Round in 2020
FuelX Innovation is a chemical company focused on the development of solid-state hydrogen storage products designed to enhance power systems. The company aims to establish a leading position in the solid-state hydrogen materials and systems industry, specifically targeting energy storage and power conversion markets. By utilizing high energy density systems, FuelX Innovation's products provide superior performance compared to traditional batteries and pure hydrogen solutions. This technological advancement is particularly beneficial for transportation manufacturers, as it helps them meet increasing performance demands while contributing to reduced carbon emissions across various applications, including e-mobility, portable devices, defense, and aerospace systems.

Polyverse

Venture Round in 2020
Polyverse Corporation, established in 2012 and based in Bellevue, Washington, specializes in advanced cybersecurity solutions designed to protect companies from large-scale data breaches. The company's core product is its Polymorphing technology, which safeguards systems even on unpatched or legacy software. Polyverse offers solutions such as Polymorphing-Linux for Linux OS protection against memory-based vulnerabilities, Polymorphic Build Farm for Open Source to control the software supply chain, and Polyscripting for PHP and WordPress security against code-injection attacks. Serving industries like DoD, finance, government, and healthcare, Polyverse aims to provide robust cybersecurity without impacting system performance or functionality.

AI Redefined

Venture Round in 2020
AI Redefined is a software company focused on advancing human-AI collaboration through machine learning research and open-source tooling. It provides a platform and infrastructure that enables continuous live training of AIs and humans in the same environment, supporting industries such as aeronautics, renewable energy, manufacturing, and autonomous systems. Its flagship framework, Cogment, is a high-performance open-source tool for multi-agent, multi-reward training in live environments. The company aims to create a universal, safe digital space where people and AIs learn from each other, leveraging features like operator AI apprentice, adaptive learning, and fine-tuning to accelerate practical adoption and frictionless collaboration between humans and machines.

Skyways

Venture Round in 2020
Founded in 2017, Skyways is a Texas-based company developing advanced unmanned aerial systems. They specialize in vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drones for cargo transportation, with a payload capacity of up to 45 pounds. Their focus lies in creating autonomous delivery drones equipped with software and AI technology for full autonomy and large-scale fleet operations.

Cluster

Venture Round in 2020
Cluster Technologies, Inc., established in 2018 and based in Culver City, California, operates a platform that specializes in staffing and workforce management solutions. The company connects qualified candidates, including various types of mechanical and electrical engineers, with full-time roles in industries such as aviation, aerospace, defense, automotive, electric vehicles, and consumer electronics. Cluster's platform matches companies with vetted, ready-to-interview candidates from top original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and suppliers, at no cost to the talent.

SyncFab

Venture Round in 2020
SyncFab is a technology company that operates a blockchain-based platform designed to enhance supply chain management in manufacturing. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Leandro, California, with an additional office in Los Angeles, SyncFab connects original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in industries such as aerospace, defense, automotive, and medical devices with a network of distributed manufacturers. The platform allows users to manage procurement processes efficiently by facilitating access to manufacturers, approving quotes, and tracking orders, all while ensuring security and traceability through blockchain technology. SyncFab provides a range of manufacturing services, including CNC machining, welding, and finishing, and aims to streamline operations by eliminating intermediaries and reducing procurement times and costs. Additionally, the company is recognized for its role in advancing clean energy smart manufacturing initiatives and is a member of various industry consortiums focused on innovation in manufacturing technologies.

C4 Systems

Venture Round in 2020
C4 Systems Inc., headquartered in Israel, specializes in developing airborne systems that integrate mission-critical information into a unified platform. This system provides real-time situational awareness for all participating units, enhancing decision-making capabilities for aerial and ground forces in homeland security and paramilitary domains.

Deepwave Digital

Venture Round in 2020
Deepwave Digital, Inc. specializes in manufacturing artificial intelligence-based hardware and software sensor solutions tailored for radio frequency (RF) and wireless system applications. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the company provides integrated solutions that facilitate the incorporation of AI into RF systems. Their flagship product, the Artificial Intelligence Radio Transceiver (AIR-T), is a software-defined radio, complemented by software offerings such as AirPack, AirStack Sandbox, and Spectrum Sensing. These products enable RF and wireless systems to effectively receive, detect, and identify signals within the spectral environment. By positioning the AI computation engine at the signal edge of the RF system, Deepwave Digital aims to minimize network bandwidth, reduce latency, and lessen the reliance on human-driven analysis, thereby delivering cost-effective, high-performance computing solutions to both commercial and defense sectors. The team comprises RF industry experts with extensive experience in digital signal processing.

Launcher

Venture Round in 2020
Launcher Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in the development and delivery of small satellite launch services. The firm creates highly efficient rockets and transfer vehicles, specifically designed to transport small satellites into orbit. Notably, Launcher has engineered a liquid propellant rocket engine that utilizes a three-dimensional printing process, employing liquid oxygen and kerosene as fuel. This innovative approach allows the company to offer cost-effective solutions for clients seeking to deploy remote-controlled satellites into space.

ZeroAvia

Venture Round in 2020
Founded in 2017, ZeroAvia develops zero-emission aircraft propulsion systems designed to eliminate aviation emissions while maintaining operational efficiency. The company focuses on scalable hydrogen-electric technologies that can retrofit existing aircraft and support sustainable aviation.

Paladin AI

Venture Round in 2020
Paladin AI Inc. is a Montreal-based company founded in 2013 that specializes in developing software solutions for pilot training. The company utilizes data mining and machine learning to analyze pilots' proficiency and deliver tailored training recommendations. Its flagship product, InstructIQ, is an adaptive training dashboard that operates independently of flight simulators, enabling competency-based training through the automatic detection of competency patterns. Paladin AI collaborates with flight simulator manufacturers, airlines, and approved training organizations to enhance training delivery while minimizing costs and operational disruptions. By leveraging data science, the company aims to optimize pilot training programs, ensuring a safe and reliable flight experience through personalized curriculum adjustments that address individual strengths and weaknesses.

Veracity Protocol

Venture Round in 2020
Veracity Protocol is a technology company that specializes in the identification, authentication, and tracking of physical objects using advanced Vision AI. Its innovative platform enables users to create a unique, non-invasive code that represents the material structure of an object, allowing for seamless identification and monitoring through a smartphone. The company offers services that include automated generation of identification codes, high-accuracy authentication to combat counterfeits, and microstructure-level inspection for product integrity. Additionally, Veracity Protocol enables the tokenization of physical products, linking them to blockchain records for secure ownership verification. This approach eliminates the need for physical tags or stickers, making the process highly scalable and efficient while ensuring that products remain tamper-proof and compliant with regulatory standards.

Veracity Protocol

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Veracity Protocol is a technology company that specializes in the identification, authentication, and tracking of physical objects using advanced Vision AI. Its innovative platform enables users to create a unique, non-invasive code that represents the material structure of an object, allowing for seamless identification and monitoring through a smartphone. The company offers services that include automated generation of identification codes, high-accuracy authentication to combat counterfeits, and microstructure-level inspection for product integrity. Additionally, Veracity Protocol enables the tokenization of physical products, linking them to blockchain records for secure ownership verification. This approach eliminates the need for physical tags or stickers, making the process highly scalable and efficient while ensuring that products remain tamper-proof and compliant with regulatory standards.

Orbital Sidekick

Venture Round in 2020
Founded in 2016, Orbital Sidekick provides Earth observation services using satellite-based hyperspectral imaging technology. It captures hundreds of narrow spectral bands from visible light to infrared, serving energy, oil and gas, mining, environmental monitoring, infrastructure, agriculture, and defense sectors.

Block Aero

Venture Round in 2020
Block Aero is a Bangkok-based company established in 2017 that specializes in providing a blockchain platform tailored for the aviation supply chain. By leveraging artificial intelligence, the company digitizes assets and creates digital passports secured by blockchain technology. This innovative approach allows organizations within the aerospace industry to efficiently manage their data, enhance safety management systems, and streamline operations. Block Aero's solutions aim to lower operational costs, reduce turnaround times, and create new revenue opportunities, ultimately improving productivity and transaction efficiency across the global aerospace supply chain.

Sightec

Venture Round in 2019
Sightec specializes in developing visual intelligence technologies for autonomous flights, utilizing advanced computer vision and artificial intelligence. The company offers a comprehensive suite of products designed to provide camera-based visual situation awareness at all times, including capabilities for navigation, object detection, and 3D change detection, all without reliance on GPS. Its flagship product, NavSight, is a GPS-free visual aerial navigation system that processes drone camera feeds—both RGB and thermal—to deliver visual positioning in GPS-denied environments. Sightec serves a diverse clientele, including governments, original equipment manufacturers, integrators, and service providers across various unmanned aerial system applications such as aerospace, public safety, security, inspection, and delivery. The company's vision is to enhance the autonomous flights market by offering an affordable and lightweight solution for visual situation awareness, aiming to ultimately reduce the need for human pilots.

Ravyn Technology

Seed Round in 2019
Ravyn Technology provides aerospace and defense engineering services for government customers, offering rapid prototyping and fieldable weapon systems. The company develops and integrates solutions across a range of munitions and platforms, including solid-fuel and cruise missiles, artillery rounds, precision-guided munitions, solid rockets, launchers, fixed-wing unmanned aerial systems, aerial targets, and sounding rockets, together with related subsystems.

Skyloom Global

Venture Round in 2019
Skyloom Global Corp. is a company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced communication technology for outer space. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Merritt Island, Florida, the company focuses on creating a spaceborne infrastructure that utilizes optical communication technology and relay satellites positioned in geostationary orbit. Skyloom's products are designed to significantly enhance space-to-Earth bandwidth, facilitating the efficient transfer of high-capacity data for satellite constellations. This capability enables low Earth orbit satellites to transmit vast amounts of information instantaneously, thereby supporting real-time insights and applications in various sectors.

AnsuR Technologies AS

Venture Round in 2019
AnsuR, based in Norway & Spain, provides software for mission-critical satellite communication of multimedia content, reducing bandwidth by 99% and increasing efficiency by 100 times.

FLITE Material Sciences

Venture Round in 2019
FLITE Material Sciences is a surface engineering company that specializes in the protection of industrial surfaces from rust, ice, and fouling through innovative patented laser techniques. By replacing toxic and temporary chemical coatings with environmentally friendly methods, FLITE enhances the safety and resilience of products. Its advanced techniques not only prevent corrosion and ice buildup but also improve the adhesion of lubricants and other treatments. This approach significantly reduces or eliminates the need for millions of liters of chemicals traditionally used in priming, painting, and cleaning processes, allowing clients to create durable surfaces without environmental impact or adhesion issues.

Momentus

Series A in 2019
Momentus offers in-space infrastructure services, including transportation for satellites between orbits, hosted payloads, and in-orbit services. Founded in 2017, the company is based in Santa Clara, California.

Prime Lightworks

Venture Round in 2019
Prime Lightworks Inc. specializes in the manufacture of electric propulsion systems for space satellites. The company focuses on the direct conversion of electricity into thrust, facilitating interplanetary space travel while minimizing emissions associated with aerospace propulsion. By engineering innovative solutions, Prime Lightworks aims to create new possibilities in space exploration, significantly reducing both costs and waste in the process.

RED 6

Venture Round in 2019
RED 6 INC. is a company that specializes in outdoor augmented reality solutions specifically designed for air combat training. Founded in 2017 and based in Santa Monica, California, RED 6 has developed the Airborne Tactical Augmented Reality System (ATARS), which allows pilots and ground operators to visualize synthetic threats in real-time during high-speed outdoor environments. This innovative platform integrates augmented reality technology into military training, enabling real pilots in actual aircraft to engage with computer-generated enemies effectively. By utilizing an augmented reality visor, an AI-driven multiplayer network, and biometric feedback loops, RED 6 enhances training experiences, thereby improving readiness and operational capabilities for military applications. The company's technology is not only pivotal for defense but also has potential applications across various industries, including entertainment, sports, and medicine.

Spaceit

Venture Round in 2019
Spaceit provides a comprehensive solution for satellite ground operations through its cloud-based Mission Control System (MCS). This platform facilitates seamless satellite communications by offering access to a global network of ground stations, enabling satellite command and control, and supporting cross-network communication. Additionally, Spaceit's services include satellite simulators for live-fire cyber exercises and tools for the development, testing, and validation of satellite communication systems. The MCS is designed for flexible scaling and remote usage, featuring automated backups and maintenance to reduce operational costs. Through these offerings, Spaceit helps businesses effectively manage satellite missions and optimize their communication capabilities.

airfree SAS

Series A in 2019
Airfree SAS is a company that specializes in developing and operating an in-flight e-commerce marketplace for duty-free products. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Montreuil, France, Airfree provides a comprehensive e-commerce platform that facilitates in-flight shopping through features such as a white label marketplace, omni-channel solutions, and a dynamic product catalog. The company focuses on creating a personalized shopping experience with secure online payment options and a customer-centric approach. Its services include establishing commercial relationships with vendors to integrate their offerings into the marketplace, providing consulting on sales strategies, and enhancing customer engagement through effective e-CRM and customer service. The platform benefits passengers by delivering a seamless and enriched shopping experience, while airlines gain additional revenue and enhanced global coverage. Retailers enjoy access to targeted audiences and incremental revenues, and airports benefit from extended passenger engagement and non-aeronautical revenue generation.

Clarvoyant

Venture Round in 2019
Clarvoyant commercializes a multi-platform suite of AR/VR-compatible holographic design tools for rapid prototyping and collaboration. Originally developed at NASA and JPL, these tools enable early-stage engineering teams to design spacecraft more efficiently by reducing physical prototyping costs and enhancing teamwork.

Metaspectral

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Metaspectral, formerly known as Compression.ai, is an information technology company that specializes in machine learning and web services. It has developed a proprietary platform designed to compress media files, particularly images, to a fraction of their original size while retaining quality. This platform improves encoding and decoding densities, achieving average compression rates of up to 95% without significant loss in image quality. By leveraging this technology, Metaspectral enables clients to enhance the performance of applications across various platforms such as web, mobile, and cloud services.

airfree SAS

Venture Round in 2018
Airfree SAS is a company that specializes in developing and operating an in-flight e-commerce marketplace for duty-free products. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Montreuil, France, Airfree provides a comprehensive e-commerce platform that facilitates in-flight shopping through features such as a white label marketplace, omni-channel solutions, and a dynamic product catalog. The company focuses on creating a personalized shopping experience with secure online payment options and a customer-centric approach. Its services include establishing commercial relationships with vendors to integrate their offerings into the marketplace, providing consulting on sales strategies, and enhancing customer engagement through effective e-CRM and customer service. The platform benefits passengers by delivering a seamless and enriched shopping experience, while airlines gain additional revenue and enhanced global coverage. Retailers enjoy access to targeted audiences and incremental revenues, and airports benefit from extended passenger engagement and non-aeronautical revenue generation.

WhiteFox Defense Technologies

Seed Round in 2018
WhiteFox Defense Technologies, Inc. is a counter-drone airspace defense company focused on developing solutions to manage drones in sensitive airspace globally. Established in 2015 and headquartered in San Luis Obispo, California, the company offers a range of products including DroneFox, a software designed for automatic detection and mitigation of drone threats, and Scorpion, a technology that identifies and neutralizes drone threats for mobile units. Additionally, WhiteFox provides WISDM, a system that ensures trust and authentication of drones for various UTM systems, available as both a physical attachment and a software protocol. The company's clientele spans critical infrastructure protection, homeland security, public safety, and defense sectors, reflecting its commitment to enhancing airspace security.

Internest

Venture Round in 2018
Internest develops a precise positioning system for rotating winged vehicles. The system is an embedded solution featuring firmware and hardware that provides robust and accurate positioning information across varying visibility, weather, and environmental conditions via a local landing system. This enables security, military, and maritime operators to support drones and helicopters in critical operations with improved flight safety.

Ampaire

Seed Round in 2018
Founded in 2016, Ampaire is a pioneering aerospace company based in Los Angeles, California. It specializes in designing and developing electric-powered commercial aircraft, focusing on innovations in energy storage, propulsion, and aircraft architecture to make flying cleaner, quieter, safer, more reliable, affordable, and accessible.

Hionos

Venture Round in 2018
Hionos specializes in developing flight control software for drones, focusing on safety-critical avionics. Their core product is an autopilot system that adheres to international aeronautical standards, enhancing drone safety and enabling operations beyond visual line of sight or over populated areas.

Sen

Venture Round in 2018
Sen aims to democratize space by streaming real-time videos captured from satellites, providing global access to news, information about Earth and space, and supporting diverse applications.

EVA

Venture Round in 2018
EVA is a technology company based in Brooklyn, New York, founded in 2017. It specializes in developing compact electric automated aircraft, known as X01, aimed at alleviating urban traffic congestion. The company creates a robust infrastructure for drone applications by establishing a network of drone control and charging stations, facilitating efficient connectivity between cities and countries. EVA's product offerings include high-throughput drone docking stations tailored for healthcare logistics, disaster relief, and critical logistics. Additionally, the company provides essential tools such as carry-on landing carpets, vertical and multimodal transfer stations, and drone vans equipped with operational and control centers, ensuring effective mobility solutions for its clients.

Phase Four

Seed Round in 2018
Founded in 2015, Phase Four specializes in developing electric propulsion systems for small satellites. Its signature product is the Radio Frequency Thruster (RFT), which offers significant cost savings, reduced size, and propellant flexibility while maintaining high performance. The company's solutions enable clients to maneuver satellites into various orbits economically.

Optisys

Seed Round in 2018
Optisys specializes in manufacturing advanced antenna products for aerospace and defense applications. Utilizing RF design and metal additive manufacturing, Optisys produces high-performance, low size-weight-and-power (SWaP) antennas, enabling enhanced system performance.

Corenova

Venture Round in 2018
Corenova specializes in advanced cybersecurity solutions for critical infrastructure protection. Their autonomous systems leverage blockchain technology to enhance consumer confidence and facilitate real-time collaboration between machines and human operators.

Natilus

Seed Round in 2017
Natilus Inc. is a California-based company that specializes in manufacturing aircraft drones for freight forwarding. Founded in 2016 by Aleksey Matyushev and Anatoly Starikov, the company aims to transform the air cargo industry through innovative designs and advanced technology. With a team of engineering experts who have extensive experience in various aviation sectors, Natilus seeks to reduce air freight costs and improve accessibility for underdeveloped areas, ultimately enhancing global supply chain efficiency and sustainability. Its aircraft, including the Kona short-haul UAV, Alisio medium/long-range UAV, and Nordes long-range UAV, are constructed from carbon fiber composites and utilize existing ground infrastructure and standard air cargo containers. This design allows for remote piloting capabilities and positions Natilus to capitalize on a significant market opportunity, projecting an expansion of the air freight sector to $470 billion through cost reductions and increased efficiency.

airfree SAS

Seed Round in 2017
Airfree SAS is a company that specializes in developing and operating an in-flight e-commerce marketplace for duty-free products. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Montreuil, France, Airfree provides a comprehensive e-commerce platform that facilitates in-flight shopping through features such as a white label marketplace, omni-channel solutions, and a dynamic product catalog. The company focuses on creating a personalized shopping experience with secure online payment options and a customer-centric approach. Its services include establishing commercial relationships with vendors to integrate their offerings into the marketplace, providing consulting on sales strategies, and enhancing customer engagement through effective e-CRM and customer service. The platform benefits passengers by delivering a seamless and enriched shopping experience, while airlines gain additional revenue and enhanced global coverage. Retailers enjoy access to targeted audiences and incremental revenues, and airports benefit from extended passenger engagement and non-aeronautical revenue generation.

Crypta Labs

Seed Round in 2016
Crypta Labs Ltd is a London-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in quantum security technology. The firm focuses on developing quantum random number generation chips to enhance security protocols for the Internet of Things (IoT) across various sectors, including transportation, military, intelligence, and healthcare. Its main products include a Quantum Random Number Generation (QRNG) encryption module, which integrates a light source, detector, and processor into a single Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) chip, delivering military-grade encryption. Additionally, Crypta Labs offers a Mobile Security Technology Module, which utilizes mobile phone cameras along with an Application Process Interface (API) and Software Development Kit (SDK) to aid mobile application developers in securing their software. This innovative approach aims to future-proof the cybersecurity of IoT systems for various industries.

AirMap

Venture Round in 2016
AirMap, Inc. is a digital airspace and automation company that specializes in software solutions for managing low-altitude airspace and facilitating drone operations. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, with additional offices in Europe and Asia, AirMap offers a UAS Traffic Management (UTM) platform. This platform provides critical airspace information, including geometries, restrictions, and situational awareness, to various stakeholders, such as airspace authorities, enterprise operators, and developers. AirMap aims to enable safe and efficient drone flight by organizing and automating airspace management, thereby fostering innovation in applications ranging from agriculture to public safety. The company collaborates with industry partners and is actively involved in initiatives like the Small UAV Coalition and NASA's UTM program, ensuring it plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of low-altitude aviation.

Preligens

Seed Round in 2016
Preligens is a technology company that specializes in artificial intelligence-driven solutions aimed at enhancing operational decision-making in defense and intelligence sectors. The company focuses on automating the analysis of geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) workflows, employing advanced machine learning and computer vision techniques. By aggregating information from various multi-intelligence sources such as imagery, electromagnetic signals, and open-source data, Preligens provides its clients with strategic insights into mission-critical areas. This capability enables intelligence agencies to make informed decisions quickly and anticipate potential threats, ultimately contributing to a safer world.

WiN MS

Venture Round in 2015
WiN MS is a French company based in Orsay, established in 2012, specializing in the development and marketing of diagnostic tools for aeronautical maintenance and monitoring systems aimed at preventing cable theft in wired infrastructures. Its primary offerings include a breakdown locator that enhances productivity in aircraft maintenance by minimizing downtime and unnecessary component replacements, as well as a solution designed to monitor railway infrastructure to combat wire theft. The company serves various transportation sectors, including the aeronautics industry, railway systems, and other institutional sectors. WiN MS is a spin-off of the CEA-LIST Institute and has gained support from notable French partners for its research and development activities. This innovative firm focuses on reducing risks and costs associated with wiring malfunctions, ultimately contributing to lower carbon emissions and enhanced efficiency across the automotive, energy, and railway industries.

Alta Ares

Alta Ares develops an AI-enabled drone detection platform and provides drone imaging-based surveillance services. Its technology analyzes drone footage in real time to detect, recognize, localize, and track elements, including industrial and military objects, enabling clients to gain immediate situational awareness from drone imagery.
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