Stoke Space
Series C in 2025
Stoke Space is a company dedicated to developing a fully reusable medium-lift rocket known as Nova, which aims to provide cost-effective and sustainable access to space. The company focuses on creating rockets that deliver satellites in a manner that is low-cost, on-demand, and capable of daily flights. By emphasizing environmental stewardship, Stoke Space seeks to significantly reduce atmospheric impact and facilitate dynamic space operations. With its vertically integrated design and manufacturing capabilities, the company is positioned to accelerate the growth of the space economy while promoting sustainable practices in the aerospace industry.
Anduril Industries
Series F in 2024
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that designs, develops, and deploys hardware and software to address national security challenges for the United States and its allies. It offers the Lattice Platform, an AI-based system that fuses real-time data from computer vision, machine learning, and mesh networking into a single autonomous operating picture; Sentry Tower, which integrates data across the electromagnetic spectrum; Ghost sUAS, an unmanned autonomous, man-portable drone capable of performing missions with limited human intervention; and Anvil sUAS, a precision kinetic intercept that autonomously navigates to counter potential drone threats with visual verification by a human operator. Founded in 2017, Anduril is based in Irvine, California, with additional offices in Orange County, California; Washington, D.C.; and Seattle, Washington.
Seaflight Technologies
Venture Round in 2022
Founded in 2022, Seaflight Technologies is a logistics company based in Carson, California. It specializes in creating an efficient network for flown cargo along coastal routes using simple, electric, remote-piloted craft that fly close to the water's surface.
SpinLaunch
Pre Seed Round in 2022
SpinLaunch Inc. is a spaceflight technology development company based in Long Beach, California, founded in 2014. The company specializes in 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 under 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, allowing objects to be launched directly into space or providing initial thrust for further ascent with supplemental rockets. Through this approach, SpinLaunch seeks to offer a more cost-effective and sustainable alternative to traditional space launch methods.
TransAstra
Seed Round in 2021
TransAstra is a company focused on advancing technologies that facilitate the exploration and utilization of space resources, such as water and valuable materials found on asteroids and the lunar poles. The company excels in identifying and locating asteroids and orbital debris, including fast-moving objects that are difficult to detect with current technologies. By developing methods to prospect, harvest, and utilize these resources, TransAstra aims to support the growth of existing space industries and foster the emergence of new sectors, including space tourism. Their innovative approach includes the extraction of space resources to create rocket propellants, which can be used for commercial satellites and other applications, significantly enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of space operations.
Varda Space Industries, Inc. is a space manufacturing startup based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2020 by Delian Asparouhov and Trae Stephens. The company specializes in creating products in space that are intended for terrestrial applications, leveraging the unique advantages of low gravity. Varda aims to establish an infrastructure for harvesting materials from asteroids, enabling the production of new products in space. This approach not only facilitates the manufacturing of innovative goods but also promotes sustainability by reducing reliance on the destructive extraction of Earth's resources.
Rescale develops cloud-based platforms for scientific and engineering simulations. It offers ScaleX Pro for professionals and SMBs, ScaleX Developer for software developers, and ScaleX Enterprise for enterprises, featuring unified simulation platforms and on-premise resource management. Serving industries such as aerospace, automotive, and life sciences, Rescale enables customers to accelerate design cycles and time to market.
Altave
Venture Round in 2021
Altave is a Brazilian company founded in 2011, specializing in the aerospace industry and developing light vehicles for various sectors, including telecommunications, defense and security, agribusiness, oil and gas, environmental monitoring, mining, and construction. Based in São José dos Campos, Altave offers an intelligent monitoring solution that integrates hardware and proprietary software powered by artificial intelligence, providing real-time, georeferenced information to support decision-making and prevent incidents. Recognized as a unique developer and manufacturer of aerostat-based solutions for surveillance and telecommunications in Brazil, Altave holds an exclusivity certificate from the country's Defense and Security Industry Association and is accredited as a Strategic Defense Company. The company gained international recognition during the RIO 2016 Olympic Games by deploying surveillance balloons to ensure the security of the event. Altave's team comprises qualified professionals, including experts with advanced degrees, committed to innovation and excellence in their field.
LeoLabs, Inc. designs and operates phased-array radar systems to track objects in low Earth orbit and provides space situational awareness data and services. It offers LeoLabs Collision Avoidance, a platform that automates satellite operations and enhances conjunction assessment and collision risk management, along with foundational LEO mapping data and services such as rapid orbit determination and ongoing orbit awareness. The company serves commercial satellite operators, government regulators and space agencies, and satellite management services markets. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, LeoLabs provides a software platform with open API access that underpins space situational awareness and traffic safety services for safe and sustainable operations in space.
Pavilion Data Systems
Venture Round in 2021
Pavilion Data Systems Inc. is a technology company based in San Jose, California, specializing in the design and development of NVMe-over-Fabric storage platforms. The company focuses on enabling real-time performance at scale for massively-parallel applications, offering solutions that cater to sectors such as financial services, government, cloud services, media and entertainment, and research facilities. Pavilion's innovative architecture features Hyperparallel Flash Arrays, which utilize multiple controllers to surpass the limitations of traditional storage systems, providing ultra-low latency and linear scalability. By introducing a unique model called OPENCHOICE, Pavilion challenges conventional approaches to storage procurement and deployment. Founded in 2011, Pavilion Data Systems also has offices in Schiphol, the Netherlands, and Pune, India, and is recognized as a leader in a new category of storage appliances that aims to meet the ever-increasing demand for data throughput.
Xwing, Inc. specializes in autonomous flight technology tailored for unmanned aircraft, focusing on enhancing the safety and efficiency of air transportation. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, the company develops software that integrates sensors and maps with onboard flight control systems, enabling regional aircraft to navigate, take off, and land autonomously. Initially concentrating on transforming cargo aircraft into fully autonomous planes, Xwing aims to improve access to reliable and affordable delivery services worldwide. The company has garnered recognition for its innovation, being named one of the Most Innovative Transportation Companies by Fast Company and featured in TIME Magazine’s Best Inventions List after achieving the world’s first fully autonomous cargo flight. Xwing is committed to expanding its technology into other sectors of commercial aviation, with a focus on safety, scalability, and sustainability.
Embedded Ventures
Venture Round in 2021
Founded in 2020, Embedded Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Los Angeles. It invests in early-stage startups focused on digital engineering, advanced manufacturing, and space infrastructure.
Skydrop
Venture Round in 2020
Flirtey Technology Pty Ltd specializes in drone delivery services, focusing on urgent medical supplies, retail items, and food delivery across the United States. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Reno, Nevada, the company aims to enhance lifestyles by providing instant delivery solutions. Flirtey has achieved significant milestones in the drone delivery industry, being the first to conduct an FAA-approved drone delivery, the first to perform a fully autonomous delivery to a home, and the first to launch a commercial drone delivery service.
Amprius Technologies
Venture Round in 2020
Amprius Technologies designs and manufactures lithium-ion batteries that use silicon anodes to deliver higher energy density for mobility applications. The company develops, produces, and markets lithium-ion cells for aviation, electric vehicles, and light electric vehicles, as well as related aerospace and consumer electronics markets. Its silicon-anode technology enables dramatic improvements in energy density and specific energy over conventional cells, supporting longer range and lighter, more powerful batteries for drones, unmanned aerial systems, EVs, and other mobility platforms. Based in California, Amprius Technologies focuses on high-energy-density storage solutions for current and emerging applications in aviation and transportation.
Volansi, Inc. is a logistics and transportation company specializing in the manufacture of heavy-payload drones designed for commercial, defense, and humanitarian use. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Concord, California, Volansi develops autonomous aerial delivery systems that enable time-critical shipments over long distances. The company's unmanned aerial vehicles are utilized across various industries, including construction, oil and gas, mining, and healthcare, providing on-demand and point-to-point delivery solutions. By focusing on fixed routes, Volansi addresses specific logistical challenges related to time and cost, enhancing the efficiency of goods delivery for enterprise customers.
Albedo
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Albedo designs and manufactures aviation and aerospace components and operates a constellation of low-flying satellites that capture high-resolution visible and thermal imagery. Its Earth observation technology serves commercial applications such as environmental monitoring and precision agriculture by delivering globally accessible, affordable imagery that is easy to task and applicable across industries.
Xwing, Inc. specializes in autonomous flight technology tailored for unmanned aircraft, focusing on enhancing the safety and efficiency of air transportation. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, the company develops software that integrates sensors and maps with onboard flight control systems, enabling regional aircraft to navigate, take off, and land autonomously. Initially concentrating on transforming cargo aircraft into fully autonomous planes, Xwing aims to improve access to reliable and affordable delivery services worldwide. The company has garnered recognition for its innovation, being named one of the Most Innovative Transportation Companies by Fast Company and featured in TIME Magazine’s Best Inventions List after achieving the world’s first fully autonomous cargo flight. Xwing is committed to expanding its technology into other sectors of commercial aviation, with a focus on safety, scalability, and sustainability.
LeoLabs, Inc. designs and operates phased-array radar systems to track objects in low Earth orbit and provides space situational awareness data and services. It offers LeoLabs Collision Avoidance, a platform that automates satellite operations and enhances conjunction assessment and collision risk management, along with foundational LEO mapping data and services such as rapid orbit determination and ongoing orbit awareness. The company serves commercial satellite operators, government regulators and space agencies, and satellite management services markets. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, LeoLabs provides a software platform with open API access that underpins space situational awareness and traffic safety services for safe and sustainable operations in space.
Akash Systems
Series A in 2019
Founded in 2016, Akash Systems specializes in developing advanced satellite technologies. The company is renowned for its innovative use of gallium nitride (GaN)-on-Diamond composite material, which enhances energy efficiency and reduces the size and weight of satellite transmitters and CubeSats. Headquartered in San Francisco, CA.
Umbra
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Umbra is a space technology company specializing in advanced earth observation systems. It designs, manufactures, and operates satellites to collect high-resolution data, empowering government and commercial clients with consistent, actionable insights for informed decision-making across various applications such as land use monitoring, wildlife protection, and climate change mitigation.
Akash Systems
Seed Round in 2018
Founded in 2016, Akash Systems specializes in developing advanced satellite technologies. The company is renowned for its innovative use of gallium nitride (GaN)-on-Diamond composite material, which enhances energy efficiency and reduces the size and weight of satellite transmitters and CubeSats. Headquartered in San Francisco, CA.
Nightingale Security
Series A in 2018
Nightingale Security specializes in automated aerial robotic security solutions, utilizing proprietary drone-infrastructure technology to enhance facility protection. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company offers a range of aerial security systems tailored for various commercial applications, including perimeter defense, remote surveillance, and event protection. Nightingale's product lineup features unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) such as the Blackbird UAV, alongside a base station and intelligent mission control software. The Nightingale Robotic Aerial Security System is designed specifically for safeguarding critical infrastructure, making it ideal for sectors including enterprise, defense, and emergency response. With a strong sales pipeline, the company has attracted interest from Fortune 500 clients seeking the advantages of its innovative security solutions.
Wright Electric
Seed Round in 2017
Wright Electric Inc. is a manufacturer of commercial electric airplanes, focusing on reducing costs and emissions in the aviation industry. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, the company utilizes unique propulsion technology to create aircraft that eliminate emissions without relying on offsets. This innovation aims to make zero-emissions flight as economically viable as traditional fossil-fueled aviation, marking a significant step towards the electrification of the aerospace sector and fostering a sustainable future for air travel.
Volansi
Seed Round in 2017
Volansi, Inc. is a logistics and transportation company specializing in the manufacture of heavy-payload drones designed for commercial, defense, and humanitarian use. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Concord, California, Volansi develops autonomous aerial delivery systems that enable time-critical shipments over long distances. The company's unmanned aerial vehicles are utilized across various industries, including construction, oil and gas, mining, and healthcare, providing on-demand and point-to-point delivery solutions. By focusing on fixed routes, Volansi addresses specific logistical challenges related to time and cost, enhancing the efficiency of goods delivery for enterprise customers.
Wright Electric
Seed Round in 2017
Wright Electric Inc. is a manufacturer of commercial electric airplanes, focusing on reducing costs and emissions in the aviation industry. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, the company utilizes unique propulsion technology to create aircraft that eliminate emissions without relying on offsets. This innovation aims to make zero-emissions flight as economically viable as traditional fossil-fueled aviation, marking a significant step towards the electrification of the aerospace sector and fostering a sustainable future for air travel.
Nightingale Security
Seed Round in 2016
Nightingale Security specializes in automated aerial robotic security solutions, utilizing proprietary drone-infrastructure technology to enhance facility protection. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company offers a range of aerial security systems tailored for various commercial applications, including perimeter defense, remote surveillance, and event protection. Nightingale's product lineup features unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) such as the Blackbird UAV, alongside a base station and intelligent mission control software. The Nightingale Robotic Aerial Security System is designed specifically for safeguarding critical infrastructure, making it ideal for sectors including enterprise, defense, and emergency response. With a strong sales pipeline, the company has attracted interest from Fortune 500 clients seeking the advantages of its innovative security solutions.