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Past deals in Drones
Moviation
Seed Round in 2023
Moviation is a platform for urban air transportation services. Moviation operates the shortest route and urban air traffic takeoff and landing infrastructure.
Firnas Aero
Venture Round in 2021
Firnas Aero specializes in providing inspection services through its Drones-as-a-Service platform, utilizing advanced unmanned aerial systems. The company leverages aviation technology and artificial intelligence to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of inspections, mitigating the risks associated with traditional methods. By employing drones, Firnas Aero streamlines the inspection process, allowing for quicker deployment and more precise results while eliminating the hazards inherent in conventional inspections. This innovative approach addresses the challenges faced by businesses and governments, ultimately providing safer and more reliable inspection solutions.
MightyFly
Seed Round in 2021
MightyFly is transforming the logistics sector with its innovative autonomous freight delivery systems, which are designed to be faster, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly. The company specializes in developing patent-pending, electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft that can carry up to 500 pounds, travel 600 miles, and reach speeds of 150 mph. This freight-focused design enhances efficiency and throughput, making it suitable for various industries, including medical, mining, defense, and oil and gas. By connecting remote locations with advanced aerial transport solutions and customized drone delivery services, MightyFly enables clients to achieve expedited deliveries that are both cheaper and faster.
MightyFly
Seed Round in 2020
MightyFly is transforming the logistics sector with its innovative autonomous freight delivery systems, which are designed to be faster, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly. The company specializes in developing patent-pending, electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft that can carry up to 500 pounds, travel 600 miles, and reach speeds of 150 mph. This freight-focused design enhances efficiency and throughput, making it suitable for various industries, including medical, mining, defense, and oil and gas. By connecting remote locations with advanced aerial transport solutions and customized drone delivery services, MightyFly enables clients to achieve expedited deliveries that are both cheaper and faster.
Braintree Technologies
Seed Round in 2020
Braintree Technologies offers drone services and AI-powered computer vision algorithms aimed at enhancing precision and automation in agriculture. The company specializes in various technological solutions, including plantation mapping, evaluation, design and planning, as well as database development and analysis. These services enable agricultural entities to effectively process satellite remote sensing data, assisting them in identifying suitable land for new plantations. Founded in Seri Kembangan, Negeri Sembilan, Braintree Technologies is dedicated to transforming agricultural practices through advanced technology.
Omnitron Sensors
Seed Round in 2020
Omnitron Sensors is a developer of advanced sensor technology aimed at enhancing the safety and autonomy of self-driving cars and drones. The company specializes in silicon photonics processes to create high-performance and cost-effective sensors that are essential for safety-critical applications. By providing tools that facilitate full autonomy, Omnitron Sensors enables clients to implement reliable solutions for driverless vehicles, ensuring safe navigation in various environments.
Aerodyne
Series B in 2019
Aerodyne Group is a global leader in drone-based enterprise solutions, specializing in DT3 technologies (Drone Tech, Data Tech, Digital Transformation). With over 1000 drone professionals, they have managed more than 560,000 infrastructure assets across 32 countries, conducting over 458,000 flight operations. Aerodyne offers large-scale data operations and analytics for industries like power infrastructure inspection, wind turbines, and solar farms, optimizing processes and increasing productivity. Recognized globally for its innovations, the company has been awarded Frost & Sullivan's 'Asia Pacific UAV Services Company of 2019' and IET Malaysia's 'Industry Excellence Gold Award 2019'. Its founder and Group CEO, Kamarul A Muhamed, is a recipient of prestigious awards such as EY's Entrepreneur of the Year 2020.
Aereo
Seed Round in 2018
Aereo, formerly known as Aarav Unmanned Systems, is a leading drone manufacturing and solutions company based in Bangalore, India, founded in 2013 at IIT Kanpur. The company specializes in providing end-to-end drone technology solutions tailored for various sectors, including urban and rural development, agriculture, mining, construction, irrigation, forest conservation, renewable energy, and infrastructure development. Aereo's drones are designed to enhance productivity and data quality, offering advanced business intelligence that aids in critical decision-making. The firm has achieved significant milestones, including mapping over 34,000 villages and impacting the lives of over 45 million individuals. Notably, Aereo was the first to launch India’s DGCA-certified survey-grade PPK drone. Their technology includes a proprietary 3-dimensional web-GIS that allows for 360-degree visibility and efficient image processing, thereby supporting enterprise stakeholders in managing data more effectively.
Avision
Seed Round in 2017
Avision is focused on transforming the future of flight through its unmanned aerial navigation platform, which enhances communication and navigation for drones and other robotic systems. The company offers a fleet operations management system that integrates air traffic control software with drone hardware components and an API for seamless traffic regulation among connected unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Avision's initial emphasis is on improving public safety and supporting next-generation emergency services. By collaborating with regulatory bodies such as the FAA and NASA, Avision aims to revolutionize cargo delivery and urban air mobility, positioning itself as a key player in the evolving aerial industry landscape.
TraceAir
Seed Round in 2016
TraceAir is a construction site development acceleration platform that offers software and services to land developers, home builders, and contractors. Its software enables users to measure, verify, and quantify construction progress during the site work stage, effectively reducing budget and timeline uncertainties. By utilizing drone technology, TraceAir provides faster, more cost-effective, and convenient monitoring compared to traditional methods. The platform connects the actual state of the construction site with the planned virtual design through a visual map-based interface, facilitating accurate and timely project execution. This capability empowers companies to better control project quality and costs, ensuring completion within budget.
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