Techstars

Founded in 2006, Techstars is a global platform that supports and invests in early-stage technology companies. Through its mentorship-driven accelerator programs, it provides funding, resources, and connections to entrepreneurs worldwide. With over $1 billion invested in more than 2,000 companies across 45 countries, Techstars has helped create a network of founders, investors, and innovators dedicated to driving growth and innovation.

Ethan Austin

Director

Sarah Bain

Managing Director

Tré Baker

Managing Director

Sylvain Carle

Mentor

Marcelo DoRio

Business Mentor

Tim Dorr

Managing Director

Tom Emrich

Mentor

Jordan Fliegel

Managing Director

Hugh Mc Girr

Program Manager

Terry Gold

Managing Director

Alisha Golden

Investment Lead

Kirstin Hunter

Managing Director

Matthew Jaeh

Managing Director

Adam Johnson

Mentor

Tariq Khan

Mentor

Matt Kozlov

Managing Director

Ryan Kuder

Managing Director

Raphaele Leyendecker

Managing Director

Taylor McLemore

Managing Director

Bob Moczydlowsky

Managing Director

Bruno Morency

Managing Director

Marie Moussavou

Chief Portfolio Services Officer

Yi Ming Ng

Mentor

Zach Nies

Managing Director

Hilla Ovil-Brenner

Managing Director

Melissa Pegus

Managing Director

Julie Penner

Program Director

Adrian Petersen

Mentor

Martin Schilling

Managing Director

Jason Seats

Partner

Ted Serbinski

Managing Director, Mobility

Mike Sherbakov

Mentor

KJ Singh

Managing Director

Oyin Solebo

Managing Director

Vijay Tirathrai

Managing Director

Caroline Tosbath

Associate

Kartik Varma

Managing Director

Jenna Walker

Managing Director

Anne Wellington

Managing Director

Morris Wheeler

Lead Mentor

Past deals in Drones

Locus Lock

Pre Seed Round in 2025
Locus Lock is a global technology company specializing in advanced GPS solutions. It develops intelligent, software-defined GNSS receiver technology, delivering centimeter-accurate real-time positioning for both commercial and military applications. The company's expertise lies in capturing precise heading data for navigation and timing, along with advanced signal situational awareness and anti-spoofing capabilities, ensuring high-resolution location data.

Enigma Aerospace

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Enigma Aerospace specializes in developing autonomous aerial logistics technologies for defense and B2B markets. The company aims to revolutionize logistics by advancing drone technologies, targeting significant opportunities in global logistics and air cargo sectors. Its focus includes enhancing efficiency in package delivery and related logistics services.

Ultraview AI

Pre Seed Round in 2024
UltraView mission is to enhance safety and operational efficiency in the aviation industry by delivering cutting-edge drone inspection technologies, to reduce aircraft downtime and promote a safer and more sustainable future.

Pitch Aeronautics

Seed Round in 2023
Pitch Aeronautics specializes in aviation and aerospace technology, providing drone services for installations, maintenance, and close-up inspections of industrial assets. Its drones are renowned for their precise touch-based inspection capabilities, utilizing a patented propulsion system that ensures unmatched thrust control and maneuverability.

Little Place Labs

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Little Place Labs develops AI/ML edge processing software for satellites and aeronautical systems. Its technology enables real-time data processing and delivery of actionable insights, serving national security and commercial sectors.

Moya Aero

Seed Round in 2023
Moya Aero specializes in the design, manufacture, and operation of all-electric unmanned aerial vehicles tailored for cargo delivery and precision logistics. The company aims to address the limitations of traditional transportation methods by providing innovative drone solutions that enhance productivity and significantly reduce emissions. Moya's automated cargo drones are versatile and adaptable, serving a variety of logistics applications while helping clients achieve sustainable and efficient operations. Through its advanced technology, Moya Aero is poised to transform the future of logistics, driving improvements in operating costs and overall performance.

Locus Lock

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Locus Lock is a global technology company specializing in advanced GPS solutions. It develops intelligent, software-defined GNSS receiver technology, delivering centimeter-accurate real-time positioning for both commercial and military applications. The company's expertise lies in capturing precise heading data for navigation and timing, along with advanced signal situational awareness and anti-spoofing capabilities, ensuring high-resolution location data.

Esper Satellite Imagery

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Esper Satellite Imagery is a company focused on developing a constellation of hyperspectral imaging satellites equipped with in-house built imagers that cover over 100 spectral bands with a ground sampling distance of 1 meter. The company specializes in creating modular satellites capable of capturing detailed hyperspectral imagery to enhance agricultural practices and optimize mining operations. Their technology allows for precise measurements of various environmental factors, including water quality and plant health, which are essential for sustainable farming. Additionally, the satellites facilitate the identification of underground ore deposits, contributing to more efficient mining processes. Esper Satellite Imagery's capabilities also extend to monitoring the impacts of climate change, providing valuable environmental data to clients, and promoting resource efficiency for future generations.

ConeLabs

Pre Seed Round in 2023
ConeLabs is a technology company that specializes in advanced inspection services. It leverages drone technology and artificial intelligence to streamline and enhance building maintenance processes. The company's platform enables users to upload high-resolution images, which are then processed using algorithms to create a 3D digital twin of the site. This allows for the identification of defects or areas requiring maintenance, and the generation of detailed reports. By automating inspections, ConeLabs helps construction and engineering firms eliminate the need for manual inspections, reducing costs, resources, and safety risks.

Birdstop

Venture Round in 2023
Birdstop is a company that specializes in creating advanced infrastructure for the inspection and monitoring of remote assets using autonomous drone applications. Its platform leverages networked unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and ground stations to automate data collection, allowing users to access real-time insights about their assets through the Internet. This technology enables industries with offsite physical assets to efficiently detect anomalies and make critical decisions without the need for on-site presence, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and oversight.

Niricson

Series A in 2023
Niricson is a technology company that specializes in developing an AI-based predictive analytics platform focused on infrastructure asset management. The company's offerings include the AUTOSPEX platform and DRONIC, which provide asset managers and civil engineers with essential insights and multi-defect layer visualization regarding the condition of their assets. By enabling users to gather valuable insights, Niricson's solutions allow for proactive planning of asset repairs, effective budget management, and enhanced safety assurance for critical structures, such as hydro dams. This technology aims to improve the accuracy and cost-effectiveness of maintenance and management efforts for engineering consulting firms and asset owners.

RUBILABS VETERINARY SERVICES (RVS)

Seed Round in 2023
RubiLabs Inc is a medical logistics company based in Abeokuta, Nigeria, founded in 2018. The company operates a digital platform that facilitates on-demand deliveries of essential medical products, such as vaccines and medications, to hospitals and pharmacies across Africa. Utilizing various delivery methods, including drones and motorcycles, RubiLabs connects manufacturers of medical products directly with healthcare providers, enhancing access to life-saving care in underserved communities. Additionally, the company has developed a platform that supports a micro-fulfillment distribution network for livestock farmers, supplying essential farm inputs through local neighborhood stores to improve productivity and market access.

IONA

Pre Seed Round in 2023
IONA is developing a hyper-efficient delivery solution combining drones and robotics for shipping companies losing hundreds of millions every year in rural last-mile, due to empty cargo bays, scattered delivery points, and driver shortages. We utilize a new regulatory framework for autonomous flights to provide a last-mile turnkey solution that breaks even anywhere and creates new business opportunities for the local economy. Rural last-mile is an untapped $38.5B SOM and IONA is at the forefront. Over the past two years, our team has proven its capacity to deliver. The tech is ready and patented, with already $10M in LOIs, and we launch our first operation in 2024.

Team Wildfire

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Team Wildfire is a company dedicated to developing innovative technologies aimed at wildfire suppression and environmental protection. It manufactures specialized jet engine sprays designed to effectively suppress fires, capture embers, and defend structures while also hardening evacuation routes. The company's advanced engineering and tactics address various environmental challenges, including wildfire mitigation, reforestation, dust control, oil spill cleanup, and protection against nuclear and biological threats. Through its cutting-edge solutions, Team Wildfire enables organizations to safeguard people, property, and the environment.

Team Wildfire

Seed Round in 2023
Team Wildfire is a company dedicated to developing innovative technologies aimed at wildfire suppression and environmental protection. It manufactures specialized jet engine sprays designed to effectively suppress fires, capture embers, and defend structures while also hardening evacuation routes. The company's advanced engineering and tactics address various environmental challenges, including wildfire mitigation, reforestation, dust control, oil spill cleanup, and protection against nuclear and biological threats. Through its cutting-edge solutions, Team Wildfire enables organizations to safeguard people, property, and the environment.

Team Wildfire

Seed Round in 2023
Team Wildfire is a company dedicated to developing innovative technologies aimed at wildfire suppression and environmental protection. It manufactures specialized jet engine sprays designed to effectively suppress fires, capture embers, and defend structures while also hardening evacuation routes. The company's advanced engineering and tactics address various environmental challenges, including wildfire mitigation, reforestation, dust control, oil spill cleanup, and protection against nuclear and biological threats. Through its cutting-edge solutions, Team Wildfire enables organizations to safeguard people, property, and the environment.

Sorair

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Founded in London in 2021, Sorair specializes in developing autonomous upgrades for supply chain systems and logistic services. It focuses on enhancing security through surveillance systems that employ autonomous vehicles, drones, and AI software to monitor sites and assets, thereby reducing labor costs and minimizing losses.

Oversight

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Oversight is a company that develops a 3D collaborative workspace platform aimed at enhancing decision-making for first responders. Its innovative platform integrates advanced artificial intelligence simulations and real-time data management from various devices, including drones, body cameras, and smartphones. This functionality allows emergency response teams to achieve comprehensive situational awareness, thereby improving mission planning and operational efficiency. By fusing diverse data sources into a single interactive environment, Oversight empowers clients to make informed decisions during critical situations, ultimately supporting their efforts in emergency response.

Seasats

Seed Round in 2022
Seasats specializes in autonomous ocean vehicles designed for remote monitoring and data collection. Their vehicles serve defense and commercial clients, offering cost-effective alternatives to traditional methods.

WingXpand

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Founded in 2022, WingXpand is a St. Louis-based aerospace company specializing in the manufacture of commercial drones tailored for various sectors such as public safety, defense, agriculture, surveying, inspection, and insurance. Their drones are notable for being expandable, customizable, equipped with smart sensing recognition, and featuring an open architecture system with modular payload capability.

DroneAdair

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
DroneAdair provides a comprehensive Sales and Marketing Automation Platform designed to help drone pilots efficiently manage and grow their businesses. The platform offers tools for streamlining workflows, managing bookings, payments, missions, and data.

Exovolar

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Exovolar develops autonomous, hands-free flight technology for complex industrial aerial tasks. Its platform combines jet propulsion with a thruster-vectoring exoskeleton, enabling technicians to perform activities such as wind turbine maintenance while the system handles flight control and stability. By removing the need for piloting during operations, the solution aims to improve safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness for demanding outdoor and elevated work, and seeks to democratize personal air mobility by providing practical autonomous flight capabilities that support industrial crews.

ARTIAL

Pre Seed Round in 2022
ARTIAL specializes in AI-powered autonomous drones tailored for construction and energy sectors. Their solution enables drones to navigate complex indoor and outdoor environments, autonomously collecting precise data and reducing inspection time.

SenseGrass

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Founded in 2017, SenseGrass develops IoT devices and AI software for sustainable farming. It offers real-time soil intelligence via sensors and analytics, enabling farmers to optimize nutrient management, reduce chemical fertilizer use, and increase crop yields.

Aerialoop Corp

Seed Round in 2022
Aerialoop is focused on creating a drone delivery network aimed at enhancing accessibility and closing delivery gaps. The company is developing advanced technologies to establish a drone delivery airline that adheres to the high safety and operational standards found in the civilian airline industry. This innovative network enables clients to transport goods efficiently by allowing them to schedule deliveries, choose routes, and set the timing, frequency, and volume of shipments. Aerialoop's mission is to facilitate easy access to essential products and services for communities, ultimately improving the quality of life through advanced drone delivery solutions.

Grayscale AI

Seed Round in 2022
Grayscale AI specializes in advanced machine learning algorithms and artificial intelligence solutions. It focuses on developing autonomous drone technologies using neuromorphic computing and AI at the intersection of Computer Vision, Neural Computation, and Robotics.

Seasats

Venture Round in 2021
Seasats specializes in autonomous ocean vehicles designed for remote monitoring and data collection. Their vehicles serve defense and commercial clients, offering cost-effective alternatives to traditional methods.

Birdstop

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Birdstop is a company that specializes in creating advanced infrastructure for the inspection and monitoring of remote assets using autonomous drone applications. Its platform leverages networked unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and ground stations to automate data collection, allowing users to access real-time insights about their assets through the Internet. This technology enables industries with offsite physical assets to efficiently detect anomalies and make critical decisions without the need for on-site presence, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and oversight.

Niricson

Seed Round in 2021
Niricson is a technology company that specializes in developing an AI-based predictive analytics platform focused on infrastructure asset management. The company's offerings include the AUTOSPEX platform and DRONIC, which provide asset managers and civil engineers with essential insights and multi-defect layer visualization regarding the condition of their assets. By enabling users to gather valuable insights, Niricson's solutions allow for proactive planning of asset repairs, effective budget management, and enhanced safety assurance for critical structures, such as hydro dams. This technology aims to improve the accuracy and cost-effectiveness of maintenance and management efforts for engineering consulting firms and asset owners.

Seasats

Funding Round in 2021
Seasats specializes in autonomous ocean vehicles designed for remote monitoring and data collection. Their vehicles serve defense and commercial clients, offering cost-effective alternatives to traditional methods.

Pierce Aerospace

Funding Round in 2021
Pierce Aerospace specializes in developing and implementing Remote ID technologies for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, they offer Flight Portal ID, a secure authentication system designed for both civilian and military applications. The company is recognized as an industry leader, serving on key committees such as the ASTM F38 UAS Remote ID Committee and the FAA’s Drone Advisory Committee Task Groups. Their work is supported by funds from the US Air Force and the State of Indiana, with notable awards including Indiana's Innovation of the Year and first place in Remote ID technology by AUVSI’s Xcellence Awards.

Airspace Link

Series A in 2021
Airspace Link designs and develops an enterprise SAAS platform for managing local government airspace for drones. It offers solutions such as AirRegistry for automated drone delivery approvals, AirInspect for inspection tools, AirHub for network generation, and AirLink for inter-governmental airspace sharing. Founded in 2018, the company is based in Plymouth, Michigan.

F-drones

Seed 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.

Fantasmo.io

Seed Round in 2020
Fantasmo.io, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Venice, California, develops decentralized and open-source software solutions for creating 3D maps and camera-based positioning systems suitable for both indoor and outdoor environments. The company's primary offering, the Camera Positioning Standard, operates without the need for traditional infrastructure such as satellites, beacons, or radios, making it particularly versatile for various applications. Fantasmo's technology is utilized across multiple sectors, including micro mobility, robotics, mobile devices, and automotive industries, enabling advancements in augmented reality and the integration of physical and digital spaces.

vRotors

Pre Seed Round in 2020
vRotors is an innovative company that operates a real-time, live drone racing platform designed for gamers utilizing both traditional personal computers and virtual reality headsets. The platform allows users to enter virtual cockpits and pilot real, remotely connected drones on courses situated globally. Gamers experience authentic flight dynamics through a cockpit interface that displays critical flight information such as altitude, speed, and direction. By combining actual drone operation with augmented reality overlays, vRotors offers a unique racing experience that incorporates mission-driven combat elements. This scalable platform is capable of accommodating thousands of players simultaneously, providing immersive gameplay that transforms home gaming into a thrilling aviation adventure.

Niricson

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Niricson is a technology company that specializes in developing an AI-based predictive analytics platform focused on infrastructure asset management. The company's offerings include the AUTOSPEX platform and DRONIC, which provide asset managers and civil engineers with essential insights and multi-defect layer visualization regarding the condition of their assets. By enabling users to gather valuable insights, Niricson's solutions allow for proactive planning of asset repairs, effective budget management, and enhanced safety assurance for critical structures, such as hydro dams. This technology aims to improve the accuracy and cost-effectiveness of maintenance and management efforts for engineering consulting firms and asset owners.

Vermeer

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Vermeer specializes in mixed reality technology and AI-enabled visualization tools designed for autonomous systems operating in GPS-denied environments. It offers mission planning software and autonomous drone execution services, catering to both defense (DoD) and commercial clients.

Lauretta.io

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Lauretta.io is a technology company that specializes in artificial intelligence applications aimed at creating digital twins of humans, objects, and interactions to establish social graphs of physical space interactions. An alumnus of the Techstars Accelerator sponsored by AFWERX in 2020, the company utilizes advanced sensors, CCTV cameras, and multispectral imaging through its Delos Detect and Track system. This technology enables the creation of smart installations that provide unified context to physical environments, enhancing security and situational awareness. Lauretta.io is recognized for its video analytics capabilities, serving various sectors including defense, homeland security, and airport operations in Singapore, and has adapted its algorithms for use in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The company collaborates with MIT’s Draper Labs to advance its systems for military applications, particularly in coordinating autonomous UAVs. Committed to ethical AI, Lauretta.io emphasizes privacy and human-centric principles, avoiding biometric technologies like facial recognition, and focusing instead on anonymized data to understand activities within spaces.

Target Arm

Seed Round in 2020
Target Arm designs and develops the Universal Launch & Recovery platform for unmanned aerial vehicles. The platform enables launch and recovery of UAVs from a variety of maneuvering platforms and is intended to streamline cross-service and cross-domain operations, including potential use in package delivery. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Ridgefield, Connecticut. It is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business.

SkyWatch

Series A in 2020
SkyWatch is a company that offers a digital infrastructure for the distribution of Earth observation data and derived intelligence. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, it has developed a satellite data intelligence platform that aims to make satellite data accessible to a wide range of users. The platform enables developers to integrate Earth observation data into their applications and workflows efficiently, supporting various applications such as crop monitoring, market prediction, tracking of ships and airplanes, and measuring global warming. By providing tools for data analysis and access to remote sensing datasets, SkyWatch empowers users to leverage satellite data for diverse purposes.

EVA

Seed Round in 2019
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.

SurviVR

Pre Seed Round in 2019
SurviVR is a Dallas-based company established in 2018 that provides a virtual reality training platform focused on enhancing the decision-making and response capabilities of first responders, particularly in law enforcement. The platform offers immersive and data-driven training experiences designed to improve public safety by enabling officers to engage in thought-provoking and high-pressure simulations. SurviVR's innovative approach aims to enhance the judgment and performance of first responders, ultimately contributing to more effective public safety outcomes.

F-drones

Pre Seed Round in 2019
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.

Airspace Link

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Airspace Link designs and develops an enterprise SAAS platform for managing local government airspace for drones. It offers solutions such as AirRegistry for automated drone delivery approvals, AirInspect for inspection tools, AirHub for network generation, and AirLink for inter-governmental airspace sharing. Founded in 2018, the company is based in Plymouth, Michigan.

Shurpa Health

Seed Round in 2019
Shurpa, Inc., founded in 2014 and based in Chicago, Illinois, offers a logistics platform designed to enhance the delivery experience for healthcare services. The company utilizes patented artificial intelligence to efficiently manage mandatory recurring appointments, optimizing clinician workforce productivity. Shurpa's system coordinates multiple roles and skill levels, creating integrated routes for a comprehensive hospital-at-home experience with full visibility for patients. It adeptly handles changing schedules by providing dynamic re-routing capabilities while ensuring compliance with required visits. By forecasting workforce shortages based on recurring appointment needs, Shurpa proactively addresses potential compliance issues, thereby improving the delivery of non-emergency medical transportation and enhancing overall care delivery services for patients.

Farcast

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Farcast is a technology company based in Los Angeles that specializes in developing hardware and software for precision airdrop deliveries. Founded in 2017 and located in Hawthorne, California, the company designs drones that are mounted on commercial aircraft, helicopters, or UAVs to facilitate the delivery of packages in remote or otherwise inaccessible areas. Utilizing advanced mapping software, Farcast evaluates suitable drop points and enables autonomous release and landing of packages, ensuring they land safely within a designated area. This innovative approach allows for rapid and cost-effective delivery solutions, addressing the logistical challenges faced in rural regions.

Sees.ai

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Sees.ai is a developer of an innovative operating system that facilitates the safe and efficient remote operation of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) fleets across various industrial sites. By enabling drone service providers to control missions from a central command center, the company addresses the limitations of traditional on-site piloting, which is often inconsistent and costly. Sees.ai's technology supports beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations, making it possible to scale drone operations nationally. The system enhances aerial logistics, inspection processes, and overall operational efficiency, while also improving safety and reducing emissions. This approach is designed to unlock the potential of the multi-billion dollar drone industry by centralizing expertise and streamlining operations.

EVA

Pre Seed Round in 2019
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.

SafeFlight

Pre Seed Round in 2019
SafeFlight is a software-as-a-service company that offers a secure cloud-based system designed to address the increasing issues of drone abuse and misuse. Catering to military, federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, as well as public safety organizations, SafeFlight provides a comprehensive drone incident reporting service. This service enables clients to effectively monitor and manage drone-related incidents, ensuring enhanced public safety and homeland defense against malicious drone activities. By consolidating various aspects of drone enforcement into one platform, SafeFlight aims to streamline the reporting and response processes for its users.

Cleo Robotics

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Cleo Robotics is focused on creating innovative drone technology tailored for indoor use and confined spaces. The company develops compact, lightweight, and portable drones that facilitate safe operations for reconnaissance and inspections. These drones are designed to be user-friendly, enabling clients to gather essential data in challenging environments, such as those lacking GPS or in hazardous locations. Cleo Robotics aims to enhance operational safety and efficiency in various sectors through its advanced drone solutions.

Redwing

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Redwing Labs is a company based in Bangalore, Karnataka, that specializes in designing and manufacturing autonomous unmanned drones and operating systems. Founded in 2018, Redwing focuses on creating delivery drones that replicate the accessibility of physical stores and pharmacies in a virtual environment. Its technology is aimed at enhancing payload delivery, facilitating long-range flight, and conducting aerial mapping and surveillance. By leveraging autonomous logistics systems, Redwing aims to efficiently serve populations in hard-to-reach areas, significantly reducing delivery times for essential products in the healthcare and e-commerce sectors.

SkyWatch

Venture Round in 2018
SkyWatch is a company that offers a digital infrastructure for the distribution of Earth observation data and derived intelligence. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, it has developed a satellite data intelligence platform that aims to make satellite data accessible to a wide range of users. The platform enables developers to integrate Earth observation data into their applications and workflows efficiently, supporting various applications such as crop monitoring, market prediction, tracking of ships and airplanes, and measuring global warming. By providing tools for data analysis and access to remote sensing datasets, SkyWatch empowers users to leverage satellite data for diverse purposes.

Versor

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Versor specializes in developing advanced software that enables true autonomous flight for drones, both indoors and outdoors. The company focuses on achieving superior localization, which is essential for effective operation in GPS-denied environments. By facilitating full automation of drone operations, Versor allows entire fleets of drones to be remotely supervised, enhancing scalability across various industrial applications. Their proprietary technology transforms real-time environmental understanding into sophisticated drone behavior, enabling a shift from traditional human-controlled missions to independent, synchronized operations. This innovative approach helps clients seamlessly integrate drones into their everyday processes, driving automation in industrial settings.

Versor

Angel Round in 2018
Versor specializes in developing advanced software that enables true autonomous flight for drones, both indoors and outdoors. The company focuses on achieving superior localization, which is essential for effective operation in GPS-denied environments. By facilitating full automation of drone operations, Versor allows entire fleets of drones to be remotely supervised, enhancing scalability across various industrial applications. Their proprietary technology transforms real-time environmental understanding into sophisticated drone behavior, enabling a shift from traditional human-controlled missions to independent, synchronized operations. This innovative approach helps clients seamlessly integrate drones into their everyday processes, driving automation in industrial settings.

Staffless.ai

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Unstaffed solutions

FlyThere

Pre Seed Round in 2018
FlyThere is a company that specializes in creating immersive travel experiences through the use of remote-controlled drones. Founded by Arik Yavilevich, FlyThere offers a unique platform that allows customers to virtually explore some of the most beautiful locations around the world. Users can operate these drones remotely, enabling them to experience travel without the need for physical equipment or prior experience. This innovative approach provides an engaging way for individuals to enjoy scenic destinations from the comfort of their own homes or offices.

Aerotronic

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Aerotronic Inc. is a manufacturer of drones and unmanned aerial systems, specializing in advanced applications for data analytics and inspections. Founded in 2016 and based in Indianapolis, Indiana, the company has developed the Dauntless, a hybrid single-rotor helicopter equipped with remote sensing technology capable of both hover and forward flight. Aerotronic focuses on enhancing the efficiency of power line inspections, significantly reducing costs compared to traditional methods. Their drones capture high-speed data which is processed through a proprietary analytics platform and made accessible to clients via a web portal. This innovative approach allows for more accurate assessments and preventative maintenance predictions using machine learning. The company also offers a subscription model for ongoing data access and has established a marketplace for additional services, such as vegetation management. Aerotronic is led by a team with extensive expertise in aerospace and manufacturing, positioning the company to effectively serve industries such as energy, emergency response, and defense.

Robodub

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Robodub Inc., founded in 2014 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, specializes in the development of advanced drone technology. The company focuses on creating multirotor drones capable of reconfiguring themselves in-flight, allowing them to carry various payloads that can dynamically shift during operation. This innovative approach enables Robodub's drones to perform effectively in challenging weather conditions, making them suitable for a range of commercial applications, including counter-drone operations, package delivery, and military uses. Additionally, Robodub aims to integrate robotics and gaming, bringing futuristic gaming experiences to consumers.

SicDrone

Pre Seed Round in 2018
SicDrone is a manufacturer based in Portland, Oregon, specializing in unmanned aircraft systems and drones. The company produces advanced 360-degree tilt rotor aerial flight systems designed for various applications, including emergency response, border patrol, security, and infrastructure inspection. SicDrone's products feature interchangeable and modular cameras and sensors, allowing for enhanced aerial imaging and overhead mapping capabilities. Their versatile drones cater to the needs of defense agencies and other sectors requiring reliable aerial surveillance and inspection solutions.

Robodub

Debt Financing in 2018
Robodub Inc., founded in 2014 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, specializes in the development of advanced drone technology. The company focuses on creating multirotor drones capable of reconfiguring themselves in-flight, allowing them to carry various payloads that can dynamically shift during operation. This innovative approach enables Robodub's drones to perform effectively in challenging weather conditions, making them suitable for a range of commercial applications, including counter-drone operations, package delivery, and military uses. Additionally, Robodub aims to integrate robotics and gaming, bringing futuristic gaming experiences to consumers.

Blind Tiger Communications

Convertible Note in 2018
Founded in 2012 and based in Blairsville, Georgia, Blind Tiger Communications designs and manufactures communication devices and radio-frequency identification (RFID) systems. The company specializes in providing a wireless security platform-as-a-service for government and public safety agencies worldwide, offering managed access to wireless devices across all licensed and unlicensed spectrums. Its primary product is the Wireless Intrusion Detection and Defeat System (WIDDS), which creates a secure communication umbrella around vital areas, allowing vetted mobile devices unimpeded access while denying unknown or nefarious devices.

SkyWatch

Seed Round in 2018
SkyWatch is a company that offers a digital infrastructure for the distribution of Earth observation data and derived intelligence. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, it has developed a satellite data intelligence platform that aims to make satellite data accessible to a wide range of users. The platform enables developers to integrate Earth observation data into their applications and workflows efficiently, supporting various applications such as crop monitoring, market prediction, tracking of ships and airplanes, and measuring global warming. By providing tools for data analysis and access to remote sensing datasets, SkyWatch empowers users to leverage satellite data for diverse purposes.

Converge

Seed Round in 2018
Converge Industries, Co., founded in 2015 and based in Boulder, Colorado, specializes in providing drone technology for the insurance inspection sector. The company leverages AI-powered software to enable drones to carry out inspections of buildings, effectively taking on tasks that are often dull, dirty, and dangerous. This innovative approach allows businesses to streamline their operations and concentrate on serving their customers, enhancing efficiency and safety in the inspection process.

OmniPreSense

Seed Round in 2018
OmniPreSense develops and manufactures short-range radar sensors for various applications such as drones, robotics, and Internet of Things (IoT). Their products provide motion detection, speed, direction, range information, and are designed to be compact and versatile. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California.

Blind Tiger Communications

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Founded in 2012 and based in Blairsville, Georgia, Blind Tiger Communications designs and manufactures communication devices and radio-frequency identification (RFID) systems. The company specializes in providing a wireless security platform-as-a-service for government and public safety agencies worldwide, offering managed access to wireless devices across all licensed and unlicensed spectrums. Its primary product is the Wireless Intrusion Detection and Defeat System (WIDDS), which creates a secure communication umbrella around vital areas, allowing vetted mobile devices unimpeded access while denying unknown or nefarious devices.

Dotterel Technologies

Convertible Note in 2017
Dotterel Technologies develops noise reduction solutions for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), serving sectors such as agriculture and cinematography. Founded in Auckland, New Zealand in 2015, the company offers passive noise reduction technology and active noise filtering.

Fathom

Convertible Note in 2017
Fathom Drones Inc is a company specializing in the development of innovative underwater drones that prioritize user-friendliness and portability. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Fathom aims to revolutionize underwater exploration by making it accessible to a broader audience. Its flagship product, the Fathom One, enables users to explore underwater environments remotely, controlling the drone via a mobile application from a dry location. This technology allows individuals to experience underwater diving without physical immersion, catering to both recreational enthusiasts and professionals in various fields.

Fathom

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Fathom Drones Inc is a company specializing in the development of innovative underwater drones that prioritize user-friendliness and portability. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Fathom aims to revolutionize underwater exploration by making it accessible to a broader audience. Its flagship product, the Fathom One, enables users to explore underwater environments remotely, controlling the drone via a mobile application from a dry location. This technology allows individuals to experience underwater diving without physical immersion, catering to both recreational enthusiasts and professionals in various fields.

MySky Technology

Seed Round in 2017
My Sky Technologies are developing the next generation multi spectral micro sensor suites.

Dotterel Technologies

Seed Round in 2017
Dotterel Technologies develops noise reduction solutions for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), serving sectors such as agriculture and cinematography. Founded in Auckland, New Zealand in 2015, the company offers passive noise reduction technology and active noise filtering.

Iridium Dynamics

Seed Round in 2017
Iridium Dynamics is an Australian drone manufacturer specializing in high-performance fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for commercial markets. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Brisbane, the company also has a presence in Toulouse, France. Iridium Dynamics develops advanced UAV technologies, incorporating features such as aspect ratio wings, vertical takeoff and landing capabilities, and extended hovering, which are designed to optimize efficiency and performance in various applications, particularly in remote sensing over large distances. By leveraging innovative technologies, the company aims to provide solutions that enable businesses to conduct operations with minimal power consumption and long endurance, ultimately enhancing the operational capabilities of fixed-wing UAVs.

Fotokite

Grant in 2017
Fotokite develops autonomous aerial robots designed to enhance situational awareness for first responders. Their patented technology enables firefighters to deploy a tethered drone with a single button press, providing thermal and regular video footage up to 45 meters high for hours at a time. This fully autonomous system delivers real-time intelligence without requiring piloting skills, helping teams assess incidents quickly and safely.

SkyWatch

Seed Round in 2017
SkyWatch is a company that offers a digital infrastructure for the distribution of Earth observation data and derived intelligence. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, it has developed a satellite data intelligence platform that aims to make satellite data accessible to a wide range of users. The platform enables developers to integrate Earth observation data into their applications and workflows efficiently, supporting various applications such as crop monitoring, market prediction, tracking of ships and airplanes, and measuring global warming. By providing tools for data analysis and access to remote sensing datasets, SkyWatch empowers users to leverage satellite data for diverse purposes.

Converge

Venture Round in 2016
Converge Industries, Co., founded in 2015 and based in Boulder, Colorado, specializes in providing drone technology for the insurance inspection sector. The company leverages AI-powered software to enable drones to carry out inspections of buildings, effectively taking on tasks that are often dull, dirty, and dangerous. This innovative approach allows businesses to streamline their operations and concentrate on serving their customers, enhancing efficiency and safety in the inspection process.

Dronesmith

Seed Round in 2016
Dronesmith Technologies specializes in creating software tools that enable businesses to seamlessly integrate drone applications into their existing workflows. Its development platform allows programmers to design, test, and iterate on drone applications in a simulated environment before deployment. By lowering the barrier to entry for drone technology, Dronesmith accelerates the go-to-market process for companies looking to adopt these innovative solutions. The company's technologies are utilized across various sectors, including hazardous material detection, precision agriculture, and entertainment, thereby fostering advanced applications and solutions in the drone industry. Dronesmith aims to establish a comprehensive ecosystem for next-generation drone technologies.

SkyWatch

Seed Round in 2016
SkyWatch is a company that offers a digital infrastructure for the distribution of Earth observation data and derived intelligence. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, it has developed a satellite data intelligence platform that aims to make satellite data accessible to a wide range of users. The platform enables developers to integrate Earth observation data into their applications and workflows efficiently, supporting various applications such as crop monitoring, market prediction, tracking of ships and airplanes, and measuring global warming. By providing tools for data analysis and access to remote sensing datasets, SkyWatch empowers users to leverage satellite data for diverse purposes.

SkyWard

Venture Round in 2016
SkyWard is a company that specializes in developing a comprehensive drone operations software platform aimed at enhancing the efficiency and safety of commercial drone businesses. Its offerings include an interactive drone airspace map, flight planning tools, and a digital system of record, all integrated into a cloud-based solution. The platform facilitates effective operations management by connecting people, projects, and equipment within a streamlined workflow. Additionally, SkyWard provides training and consulting services, ensuring that pilots can implement standardized and low-risk flight procedures. Through these services, the company aims to support the growing demand for safe and efficient drone operations in various industries.

Converge

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Converge Industries, Co., founded in 2015 and based in Boulder, Colorado, specializes in providing drone technology for the insurance inspection sector. The company leverages AI-powered software to enable drones to carry out inspections of buildings, effectively taking on tasks that are often dull, dirty, and dangerous. This innovative approach allows businesses to streamline their operations and concentrate on serving their customers, enhancing efficiency and safety in the inspection process.

Fantasmo.io

Seed Round in 2015
Fantasmo.io, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Venice, California, develops decentralized and open-source software solutions for creating 3D maps and camera-based positioning systems suitable for both indoor and outdoor environments. The company's primary offering, the Camera Positioning Standard, operates without the need for traditional infrastructure such as satellites, beacons, or radios, making it particularly versatile for various applications. Fantasmo's technology is utilized across multiple sectors, including micro mobility, robotics, mobile devices, and automotive industries, enabling advancements in augmented reality and the integration of physical and digital spaces.

Skycharge

Seed Round in 2015
Skycharge is a market leader in drone charging technology, specializing in the development of autonomous charging solutions for drones and robotic fleets. The company has created a patented cross-platform docking and charging system that supports both current and legacy drone models through a unified infrastructure. This innovative technology combines the advantages of wired charging—such as safety and reliability—with the convenience of wireless charging, allowing for dynamic adjustments in voltage and current to meet specific battery requirements. Skycharge's charging stations are designed to enhance power management, extend battery lifespans, and improve return on investment for clients. The technology is currently being piloted by major infrastructure clients, drone manufacturers, and defense contractors.

Inova Drone

Seed Round in 2015
Inova Drone is a San Diego-based startup that specializes in designing and developing advanced unmanned aerial systems for commercial and professional markets worldwide. The company focuses on creating intuitive and reliable drone platforms that enhance user experience through the integration of advanced sensor technology and software. By delivering superior performance, endurance, and reliability, Inova Drone aims to provide industries and defense sectors with improved operational efficiency and more accurate data, thereby enabling them to achieve greater capabilities in their respective fields.

SkyFront

Seed Round in 2015
SkyFront specializes in developing advanced drone systems designed for extended endurance missions. Their multi-rotor drones are employed in agriculture for crop health monitoring, search and rescue operations, and infrastructure inspections. SkyFront's innovative technology enables autonomous flight during day and night, replacing manned helicopters for aerial data collection.

General Atomics

Seed Round in 2015
General Atomics is a technology company that specializes in developing advanced solutions for defense, energy, and transportation sectors. The company focuses on nuclear physics and fusion technology, providing research and manufacturing services for remotely operated surveillance aircraft, including predator drones and airborne sensors. General Atomics also engages in the development of nuclear and alternative energy solutions, emphasizing fundamental research to promote sustainable technologies. Through its innovative approaches, the company aims to advance the capabilities of both governmental and commercial entities in harnessing energy and enhancing operational effectiveness.

SkyWard

Seed Round in 2015
SkyWard is a company that specializes in developing a comprehensive drone operations software platform aimed at enhancing the efficiency and safety of commercial drone businesses. Its offerings include an interactive drone airspace map, flight planning tools, and a digital system of record, all integrated into a cloud-based solution. The platform facilitates effective operations management by connecting people, projects, and equipment within a streamlined workflow. Additionally, SkyWard provides training and consulting services, ensuring that pilots can implement standardized and low-risk flight procedures. Through these services, the company aims to support the growing demand for safe and efficient drone operations in various industries.

Fantasmo.io

Seed Round in 2015
Fantasmo.io, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Venice, California, develops decentralized and open-source software solutions for creating 3D maps and camera-based positioning systems suitable for both indoor and outdoor environments. The company's primary offering, the Camera Positioning Standard, operates without the need for traditional infrastructure such as satellites, beacons, or radios, making it particularly versatile for various applications. Fantasmo's technology is utilized across multiple sectors, including micro mobility, robotics, mobile devices, and automotive industries, enabling advancements in augmented reality and the integration of physical and digital spaces.

SkySpecs

Seed Round in 2014
SkySpecs develops unmanned aerial vehicles and integrated software solutions for the wind energy sector, focusing on operations and maintenance. Its offerings include analytics, blade inspection services, engineering projects, and collaborative tools that aggregate and digitize data from multiple sources. The Horizon reporting platform and a central data repository streamline communication with third parties and enable full‑scale repair campaigns. Founded in 2012, the company is headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with an additional office in Amsterdam, Netherlands. SkySpecs aims to enhance productivity, efficiency, and returns for renewable energy assets by providing purpose‑built technologies that help customers make informed decisions.

SkyWard

Seed Round in 2014
SkyWard is a company that specializes in developing a comprehensive drone operations software platform aimed at enhancing the efficiency and safety of commercial drone businesses. Its offerings include an interactive drone airspace map, flight planning tools, and a digital system of record, all integrated into a cloud-based solution. The platform facilitates effective operations management by connecting people, projects, and equipment within a streamlined workflow. Additionally, SkyWard provides training and consulting services, ensuring that pilots can implement standardized and low-risk flight procedures. Through these services, the company aims to support the growing demand for safe and efficient drone operations in various industries.

Neurala

Seed Round in 2013
Neurala, Inc. is a developer of deep learning neural network software that enhances the autonomy and functionality of smart products, including robots, drones, toys, self-driving cars, and intelligent devices. Central to its offerings is The Neurala Brain, which allows these products to learn from and interact with their environments in real-time. The company's solutions include a software development kit for bots, enabling them to recognize and track people and objects in video streams, as well as Brain Builder, a platform for creating custom vision AI solutions. Neurala Brain Net is another tool that analyzes videos and images to identify important objects and concepts for businesses. Incorporated in 2006, Neurala is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in San Mateo, California. The company initially developed its technology for NASA, focusing on lightweight, efficient neural networks capable of functioning independently in environments with limited resources.

Zipline

Venture Round in 2011
Zipline designs, manufactures, and operates drones for delivering vital medical products such as vaccines, medicines, and blood. Based in Half Moon Bay, California, Zipline aims to provide instant access to these supplies worldwide.

Zipline

Pre Seed Round in 2011
Zipline designs, manufactures, and operates drones for delivering vital medical products such as vaccines, medicines, and blood. Based in Half Moon Bay, California, Zipline aims to provide instant access to these supplies worldwide.

AirSafe.AI

AirSafe.AI specializes in enhancing drone safety and unlocking long-distance flight authorizations. It develops AI-powered detect-and-avoid (DAA) technology that integrates multiple detection methods, such as audio and vision AI, and ADS-B stream analysis, to identify non-collaborative air traffic, ensuring safe drone operations.
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