Airbus Ventures

Airbus Ventures, established in 2016 and located in Menlo Park, California, serves as the corporate venture capital arm of Airbus Group. The firm focuses on investing in a diverse range of sectors, including autonomous mobility, electrification, the low-carbon economy, advanced materials, manufacturing systems, next-generation computing, sensing, and security. By leveraging its extensive networks within Airbus and its supply chain, Airbus Ventures aims to foster strong relationships with leading venture firms and provide hands-on expertise to its portfolio companies. This collaborative approach enables the firm to support entrepreneurs effectively, facilitating their growth and success in the competitive technology landscape.

Nicole Conner JD

Partner

Mathieu Costes

Partner

Yuichiro Hikosaka

Principal

Claas Carsten Kohl

Partner

Jonathan B. Miller

Technology Principal

Lewis Pinault

Partner

Matthieu Repellin

Investment Manager

Taylor Sargent

Technology Principal

Thomas d'Halluin

Managing Partner

Past deals in Aerospace

Eureka Robotics

Series A in 2024
Eureka Robotics is a technology company that specializes in developing robotic systems and software aimed at automating tasks that require high accuracy and agility. Drawing on research from prestigious institutions such as NTU Singapore and MIT, the company provides solutions that enhance productivity, reduce costs, and improve safety in various manufacturing processes. Its offerings are applicable across a range of industries, including healthcare, telecommunications, automotive, photonics, electronics, and aerospace. With offices located in Singapore, France, and Vietnam, and distribution partners in China, Japan, and the United States, Eureka Robotics is committed to enabling clients to efficiently manage complex tasks such as precision handling, assembly, inspection, and drilling, allowing human workers to focus more on creative activities rather than routine decisions.

Isar Aerospace

Series C in 2024
Isar Aerospace is a space technology company specializing in the development of automated production methods for rockets. The company focuses on providing launch services that facilitate the deployment and resupply of satellite constellations, aimed at offering low-cost and flexible access to space for small satellites. By prioritizing affordability and sustainability, Isar Aerospace enables clients to utilize environmentally friendly solutions for launching small payloads and upper-stage vehicles.

Bcomp

Series C in 2024
Bcomp Ltd. is a manufacturer based in Fribourg, Switzerland, specializing in natural fiber composites. Founded in 2003, the company produces innovative products such as ampliTex, a natural flax fiber available in various forms, bCores, a lightweight wood core, and powerRibs, a reinforcement material made from natural fibers. Bcomp's technologies, developed from years of research and patented innovations, allow for the creation of structural components that can effectively replace traditional materials like aluminum and carbon fiber. The company serves diverse industries, including sports, automotive, acoustics, aerospace, electronics, design, and leisure, focusing on enhancing efficiency in weight, rigidity, shock absorption, and damping. Bcomp collaborates closely with its customers to tailor solutions that meet specific needs while continuing to strengthen its research and development efforts through academic partnerships.

OROS

Series B in 2024
OROS is a material technology company that specializes in designing and developing advanced insulative outerwear. Utilizing its patented Aerogel-based Solarcore technology, which was originally derived from NASA's insulation for space suits and Mars Rovers, OROS has created a unique solution that allows for thinner, warmer, and more flexible outerwear. By infusing Aerogel into their products, the company enhances thermal performance, making outdoor apparel more efficient and comfortable. Through its innovative approach, OROS is redefining the outerwear market by making advanced thermal solutions accessible to consumers.

HelicitySpace

Seed Round in 2023
HelicitySpace, founded in 2018 and based in Berkeley, California, focuses on developing advanced propulsion and power technologies to facilitate human expansion into the solar system. The company specializes in its Helicity Drive technology, a scalable pulsed fusion concept that ranges from fusion-augmented electric propulsion to fully ignited reactors. This technology utilizes principles such as magnetic reconnection, plasma plectonemes, and peristaltic magnetic compression to enhance in-space propulsion systems. By offering high-power electric propulsion thrusters and harnessing fusion energy during the exhaust process, HelicitySpace aims to support space exploration initiatives and accelerate their development activities.

Quantum Systems

Series B in 2023
Quantum system develops manufactures and sells unmanned aerial systems, which provide aerial intelligence to commercial and governmental clients around the world.

Impulse Space

Series A in 2023
Impulse Space is an in-space transportation company founded by Tom Mueller, focused on expanding access beyond Low Earth Orbit (LEO) through its innovative fleet of transportation vehicles. The company operates the Mira vehicle, which utilizes a nontoxic, high-impulse chemical propulsion system to provide services such as orbital transport, constellation deployment, and precision reentry for clients across various orbits. Additionally, the Helios vehicle, equipped with the powerful Deneb engine, facilitates payload deliveries to orbits beyond LEO, including medium Earth orbit (MEO), geostationary orbit (GEO), and even lunar and other planetary orbits. With a team that has a proven track record in developing some of the most reliable rockets, Impulse Space aims to offer economical and efficient transportation solutions for space payloads, enabling clients to manage costs while achieving rapid operational improvements.

Verity

Series B in 2023
Verity Studios AG, founded in 2014 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, specializes in the development of indoor drone systems. The company is recognized as a leader in the indoor drone market, providing innovative solutions for both the live event and logistics industries. Verity offers end-to-end drone show production services that cater to bespoke events, theatrical productions, and entertainment shows, delivering captivating aerial performances for clients such as Cirque du Soleil and Madison Square Garden. Additionally, Verity has created a commercially successful inventory tracking solution using fully autonomous indoor drones, which is deployed in warehouses to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and minimize errors. Its clientele includes prominent companies like Maersk and Samsung SDS. With a commitment to sustainability, Verity’s systems also aim to lower waste and carbon emissions.

Zero-Error Systems

Series A in 2023
Zero-Error Systems is a Singapore-based company that focuses on developing software and hardware solutions for space and autonomous vehicles. The company specializes in creating semiconductor integrated circuits designed to protect satellites from radiation damage. Its innovative smart chips can detect incoming heavy-ion radiation that poses a risk to electronics, allowing satellites to safely shut down during hazardous conditions and resume operation once the threat has subsided. This technology enhances the longevity and reliability of satellites, making them suitable for various applications in space, aerospace, and automotive industries.

Venus Aerospace

Venture Round in 2023
Venus Aerospace is a startup aerospace company established in 2020 that specializes in hypersonic transportation. The company is dedicated to engineering solutions that enable one-hour global transport, aiming to connect the world more efficiently and safely. Venus Aerospace focuses on developing rotating detonation rocket engines and high-speed vehicles for various applications, including research, defense, and commercial missions. With a team of experts that includes PhDs, rocket scientists, and engineers, the company addresses significant challenges in aerospace by achieving speeds of up to Mach 9.

Morpheus Space

Series A in 2022
Morpheus Space GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Dresden, Germany, is an aerospace company specializing in the manufacture of electric propulsion systems for the small satellite industry. The company produces modular systems such as nanoFEEP and multiFEEP, which facilitate the operation of satellite constellations as cohesive units. By integrating advanced electric propulsion technology with artificial intelligence, Morpheus Space is redefining the capabilities of satellite networks, allowing for unprecedented flexibility in mission planning and orbital maneuvering. Its highly efficient propulsion systems enable satellites to conduct numerous complex maneuvers, optimizing their operations and supporting sustainability in space. This innovation also addresses the challenge of space debris management, positioning Morpheus Space at the forefront of the NewSpace industry.

Bcomp

Series B in 2022
Bcomp Ltd. is a manufacturer based in Fribourg, Switzerland, specializing in natural fiber composites. Founded in 2003, the company produces innovative products such as ampliTex, a natural flax fiber available in various forms, bCores, a lightweight wood core, and powerRibs, a reinforcement material made from natural fibers. Bcomp's technologies, developed from years of research and patented innovations, allow for the creation of structural components that can effectively replace traditional materials like aluminum and carbon fiber. The company serves diverse industries, including sports, automotive, acoustics, aerospace, electronics, design, and leisure, focusing on enhancing efficiency in weight, rigidity, shock absorption, and damping. Bcomp collaborates closely with its customers to tailor solutions that meet specific needs while continuing to strengthen its research and development efforts through academic partnerships.

CesiumAstro

Series B in 2022
CesiumAstro, Inc. is a manufacturer of integrated communication systems designed for satellites, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), launch vehicles, and other airborne platforms. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, with an additional location in Broomfield, Colorado, the company specializes in a range of products that enhance connectivity across various platforms. Notable offerings include Vireo, a multi-beam active phased array system for high-throughput satellites; CommPack, which facilitates mobile ad-hoc networking in space; and a software-defined radio tailored for low Earth orbit environments. Additionally, the company provides a single-board computer with integrated communications and security features, as well as Nightingale I, a software-defined Ka-Band active phased array antenna equipped with channelizers and power electronics. CesiumAstro's systems are designed to support diverse commercial and defense applications, allowing for advanced functionalities like beam hopping and mission-specific payload configurations.

Aerospacelab

Series B in 2022
Aerospacelab SA, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Mont-Saint-Guibert, Belgium, specializes in the development and manufacture of small satellites equipped with advanced sensors. The company focuses on creating satellite imagery technology that captures high-resolution optical data, allowing for frequent data collection. In addition to satellite production, Aerospacelab develops tools that utilize artificial intelligence and machine learning to automate various tasks, facilitating processes such as surveying and monitoring. This innovative approach enables customers to efficiently analyze substantial volumes of data and optimize the extraction of valuable insights from the information gathered.

Ispace Technologies

Series C in 2021
Ispace Technologies is a Tokyo-based company specializing in space resource exploration, particularly focused on developing micro-robotic technology to facilitate the identification, extraction, and transportation of lunar resources, such as ice, essential for sustaining human life in space. Founded in 2013, Ispace is recognized for its innovative approach, utilizing 3D printing and commercially available products to create efficient and cost-effective solutions. The company is also involved in the Google Lunar XPRIZE Competition through its Team HAKUTO, which has gained recognition for its advancements in mobility and aims to land a privately funded robot on the Moon. Ispace’s micro-robots are designed to explore larger lunar areas quickly and economically, making significant strides towards establishing a sustainable presence in outer space.

Isar Aerospace

Series B in 2020
Isar Aerospace is a space technology company specializing in the development of automated production methods for rockets. The company focuses on providing launch services that facilitate the deployment and resupply of satellite constellations, aimed at offering low-cost and flexible access to space for small satellites. By prioritizing affordability and sustainability, Isar Aerospace enables clients to utilize environmentally friendly solutions for launching small payloads and upper-stage vehicles.

Zero-Error Systems

Seed Round in 2020
Zero-Error Systems is a Singapore-based company that focuses on developing software and hardware solutions for space and autonomous vehicles. The company specializes in creating semiconductor integrated circuits designed to protect satellites from radiation damage. Its innovative smart chips can detect incoming heavy-ion radiation that poses a risk to electronics, allowing satellites to safely shut down during hazardous conditions and resume operation once the threat has subsided. This technology enhances the longevity and reliability of satellites, making them suitable for various applications in space, aerospace, and automotive industries.

Morpheus Space

Seed Round in 2020
Morpheus Space GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Dresden, Germany, is an aerospace company specializing in the manufacture of electric propulsion systems for the small satellite industry. The company produces modular systems such as nanoFEEP and multiFEEP, which facilitate the operation of satellite constellations as cohesive units. By integrating advanced electric propulsion technology with artificial intelligence, Morpheus Space is redefining the capabilities of satellite networks, allowing for unprecedented flexibility in mission planning and orbital maneuvering. Its highly efficient propulsion systems enable satellites to conduct numerous complex maneuvers, optimizing their operations and supporting sustainability in space. This innovation also addresses the challenge of space debris management, positioning Morpheus Space at the forefront of the NewSpace industry.

SpinLaunch

Venture Round in 2020
SpinLaunch Inc. is a spaceflight technology development company based in Long Beach, California, founded in 2014. The company is focused on creating an innovative launch system that utilizes a large mass accelerator, or centrifuge, to propel payloads into space without the use of chemical propellants. This kinetic space launch system is designed to enable on-demand launches of small satellites in various weather conditions. By spinning the payload in a vacuum to minimize friction, SpinLaunch aims to achieve speeds of approximately 3,000 miles per hour. This method allows for a more cost-effective and sustainable approach to space travel, as the system can either launch payloads directly into space or assist them with supplemental rockets to exit Earth's atmosphere.

Isar Aerospace

Series A in 2019
Isar Aerospace is a space technology company specializing in the development of automated production methods for rockets. The company focuses on providing launch services that facilitate the deployment and resupply of satellite constellations, aimed at offering low-cost and flexible access to space for small satellites. By prioritizing affordability and sustainability, Isar Aerospace enables clients to utilize environmentally friendly solutions for launching small payloads and upper-stage vehicles.

Astra

Series C in 2019
Astra is a rocket launch startup that provides satellite delivery and launch services. It offers online reservations for payload deliveries to both sun-synchronous and low-inclination orbits. Astra also offers dedicated launch services of 50kg-150kg payloads to 500km SSO reference orbit in 2020 and 2021. The company focuses on providing cost-effective and frequent access to space for small satellite payloads. Astra aims to simplify the process of launching payloads into space by developing lightweight and agile rockets that can be found from various locations. Astra has been actively conducting launch campaigns to demonstrate its capabilities and improve its technology. As with any ambitious space venture, Astra has faced its fair share of challenges and setbacks in developing and launching rockets.

CesiumAstro

Series A in 2019
CesiumAstro, Inc. is a manufacturer of integrated communication systems designed for satellites, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), launch vehicles, and other airborne platforms. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, with an additional location in Broomfield, Colorado, the company specializes in a range of products that enhance connectivity across various platforms. Notable offerings include Vireo, a multi-beam active phased array system for high-throughput satellites; CommPack, which facilitates mobile ad-hoc networking in space; and a software-defined radio tailored for low Earth orbit environments. Additionally, the company provides a single-board computer with integrated communications and security features, as well as Nightingale I, a software-defined Ka-Band active phased array antenna equipped with channelizers and power electronics. CesiumAstro's systems are designed to support diverse commercial and defense applications, allowing for advanced functionalities like beam hopping and mission-specific payload configurations.

Impossible Aerospace

Series A in 2018
Impossible Aerospace Corp is a manufacturer of high-performance, long-range electric aircraft tailored for first responders, including law enforcement and fire departments. Founded in 2016 and located in Santa Clara, California, the company produces the US-1, a long-duration performance aircraft, and the Air Support system, which is designed for unmanned airborne policing and emergency response. In addition to aircraft, Impossible Aerospace provides a range of services, including training, IT connectivity support, camera systems, routine maintenance, FAA certifications, and program assistance. The company's products are engineered to withstand the demanding conditions of first responder missions, making them suitable for various industrial and commercial applications requiring reliable, long-duration flight capabilities.

LeoLabs

Series A in 2018
LeoLabs, Inc. is an aerospace company based in Menlo Park, California, that specializes in phased-array radar technology to provide high-resolution data on objects in low Earth orbit. Founded in 2015, LeoLabs operates a platform for collision avoidance, which automates and modernizes satellite operations while offering foundational mapping data and services to reduce collision risks. Its offerings include rapid orbit determination, early operational support, and ongoing orbit awareness. LeoLabs serves a diverse clientele, including commercial satellite operators, government regulatory bodies, and space agencies, facilitating safe and sustainable operations in space and enhancing visibility for satellite management.

SpinLaunch

Series A in 2018
SpinLaunch Inc. is a spaceflight technology development company based in Long Beach, California, founded in 2014. The company is focused on creating an innovative launch system that utilizes a large mass accelerator, or centrifuge, to propel payloads into space without the use of chemical propellants. This kinetic space launch system is designed to enable on-demand launches of small satellites in various weather conditions. By spinning the payload in a vacuum to minimize friction, SpinLaunch aims to achieve speeds of approximately 3,000 miles per hour. This method allows for a more cost-effective and sustainable approach to space travel, as the system can either launch payloads directly into space or assist them with supplemental rockets to exit Earth's atmosphere.

Verity

Series A in 2018
Verity Studios AG, founded in 2014 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, specializes in the development of indoor drone systems. The company is recognized as a leader in the indoor drone market, providing innovative solutions for both the live event and logistics industries. Verity offers end-to-end drone show production services that cater to bespoke events, theatrical productions, and entertainment shows, delivering captivating aerial performances for clients such as Cirque du Soleil and Madison Square Garden. Additionally, Verity has created a commercially successful inventory tracking solution using fully autonomous indoor drones, which is deployed in warehouses to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and minimize errors. Its clientele includes prominent companies like Maersk and Samsung SDS. With a commitment to sustainability, Verity’s systems also aim to lower waste and carbon emissions.

Verity

Series A in 2018
Verity Studios AG, founded in 2014 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, specializes in the development of indoor drone systems. The company is recognized as a leader in the indoor drone market, providing innovative solutions for both the live event and logistics industries. Verity offers end-to-end drone show production services that cater to bespoke events, theatrical productions, and entertainment shows, delivering captivating aerial performances for clients such as Cirque du Soleil and Madison Square Garden. Additionally, Verity has created a commercially successful inventory tracking solution using fully autonomous indoor drones, which is deployed in warehouses to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and minimize errors. Its clientele includes prominent companies like Maersk and Samsung SDS. With a commitment to sustainability, Verity’s systems also aim to lower waste and carbon emissions.

uAvionix

Series B in 2017
uAvionix Corporation specializes in manufacturing automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) transceivers, receivers, and navigation tools aimed at enhancing safety for drone operations. Founded in 2014 and based in Bigfork, Montana, the company produces a range of products, including the Ping RX, an ADS-B tool designed to detect commercial aircraft threats and facilitate sense-and-avoid capabilities for drones. Other offerings include the Ping2020 ADS-B transceiver and pingNAV, which provides an ADS-B out compliant navigation source. uAvionix combines hardware, software, and real-time airspace mapping to ensure the safe integration of drones into the national airspace system. With a diverse team of experts in various fields, the company serves clients globally, focusing on creating innovative safety solutions for the unmanned aviation industry.

LeoLabs

Seed Round in 2017
LeoLabs, Inc. is an aerospace company based in Menlo Park, California, that specializes in phased-array radar technology to provide high-resolution data on objects in low Earth orbit. Founded in 2015, LeoLabs operates a platform for collision avoidance, which automates and modernizes satellite operations while offering foundational mapping data and services to reduce collision risks. Its offerings include rapid orbit determination, early operational support, and ongoing orbit awareness. LeoLabs serves a diverse clientele, including commercial satellite operators, government regulatory bodies, and space agencies, facilitating safe and sustainable operations in space and enhancing visibility for satellite management.
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