Wealthing VC Club

Beta Technologies designs and develops electric aircraft and related systems, including propulsion, energy storage, and flight control technologies, with a focus on clean aviation. It builds integrated solutions to enable scalable electric flight, including charging infrastructure and pilot training tools for cargo, medical, passenger, and defense applications, and supports a self-sufficient eVTOL ecosystem that aims to improve access to vertical mobility for logistics and healthcare transport.

Owl Autonomous Imaging, Inc. is a technology company founded in 2018 and headquartered in Fairport, New York. The company specializes in developing advanced imaging solutions, including a two-color infrared camera designed for the US Air Force and a cutting-edge 4D camera that integrates 1550nm Flash-LiDAR with thermal imaging. These innovations target the automotive mobility and industrial markets, offering Monocular 3D Thermal Ranging™ capabilities that enhance safety in various conditions by leveraging deep learning techniques to produce dense range maps from heat signatures without the need for external illumination. Co-founded by Chuck Gershman, who has extensive experience in the semiconductor industry and a track record of successful entrepreneurial ventures, Owl Autonomous Imaging aims to revolutionize how sensing technology is applied in autonomous vehicles and other sectors.

Iris Automation Inc. is a safety avionics technology company that specializes in developing collision avoidance systems for industrial drones. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional operation in Reno, Nevada, Iris Automation provides an artificial intelligence solution that integrates real-time imagery with 3D mapping to detect and avoid both dynamic and static objects, including aircraft and wildlife. Its Casia system can operate onboard aircraft or from a ground-based configuration, facilitating safe flight with minimal human intervention. The company collaborates closely with civil aviation authorities worldwide to ensure the safe implementation of uncrewed aircraft operations beyond visual line of sight, participating in various regulatory programs and initiatives. Recognized for its innovation, Iris Automation is committed to unlocking the potential of uncrewed flight across multiple industries.

Matternet specializes in developing commercial drone delivery systems for urban and suburban areas. It manufactures the Matternet M2 drone and operates its technology directly or partners with logistics companies like UPS. Notable achievements include being the first to receive authorization for BVLOS operations in Switzerland (2017) and achieving FAA certification for its drone system in the US (2022).

Skycatch, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in aerial data capture and 3D rendering, primarily for the construction and mining industries. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, the company develops the Evolution3 drone, designed for real-time data collection and analysis. Skycatch’s offerings include the Commander app, which allows users to operate the drone, and the Skycatch Dashboard, a software platform for data analysis and collaborative viewing. The company utilizes a blend of advanced hardware, software, and artificial intelligence to provide high-precision data rapidly and efficiently. In addition to its core products, Skycatch offers engineering support, training, and integration services, positioning itself as a leader in industrial data collection and analytics.

Skycatch, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in aerial data capture and 3D rendering, primarily for the construction and mining industries. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, the company develops the Evolution3 drone, designed for real-time data collection and analysis. Skycatch’s offerings include the Commander app, which allows users to operate the drone, and the Skycatch Dashboard, a software platform for data analysis and collaborative viewing. The company utilizes a blend of advanced hardware, software, and artificial intelligence to provide high-precision data rapidly and efficiently. In addition to its core products, Skycatch offers engineering support, training, and integration services, positioning itself as a leader in industrial data collection and analytics.

Skycatch, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in aerial data capture and 3D rendering, primarily for the construction and mining industries. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, the company develops the Evolution3 drone, designed for real-time data collection and analysis. Skycatch’s offerings include the Commander app, which allows users to operate the drone, and the Skycatch Dashboard, a software platform for data analysis and collaborative viewing. The company utilizes a blend of advanced hardware, software, and artificial intelligence to provide high-precision data rapidly and efficiently. In addition to its core products, Skycatch offers engineering support, training, and integration services, positioning itself as a leader in industrial data collection and analytics.