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.
Aeroscan
Venture Round in 2022
Aeroscan develops an automated drone monitoring system and a platform to manage multiple drones in autonomous operation without direct operator control. Its technology provides airspace protection with anti-drone capabilities, supports automated transmissions and flight telemetry, and enables organizations to safeguard assets and neutralize intruding drones across multiple markets.
Sardrones
Pre Seed Round in 2021
SarDrones is a company that specializes in agricultural technology, focusing on the development and deployment of drones to enhance farming practices. The company produces a product known as "I-drones," which integrates artificial intelligence with drone technology to optimize agricultural operations. By utilizing their proprietary software and specialized dispensers, SarDrones aims to automate labor-intensive tasks such as pest control and seed dispersal. This innovative approach not only improves operational efficiency and yields for agriculturalists but also minimizes the environmental impact associated with traditional farming methods. Through these advancements, SarDrones is positioned to transform the agricultural landscape, making it safer and more sustainable.
Sensix is a developer of an agricultural monitoring intelligence platform known as FieldScan, which utilizes analytical intelligence and machine learning to enhance farming practices. This web-based platform consolidates data from various sources, including drones, satellites, and soil samples, to create input application maps that help farmers improve crop predictability and profitability. FieldScan provides tools for producing weed localization maps, assessing planting gaps, and identifying variations in crop vigor and biomass. Additionally, the platform enables farmers to analyze their crop's nutritional status and detect pest or disease threats through sensor data. By facilitating direct communication with agricultural machinery, Sensix optimizes the application of fertilizers and pesticides, thereby promoting efficient input use, crop uniformity, and increased yields.
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.
Zipline
Venture Round in 2020
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.
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.
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.
Ware
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Ware is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2019 that specializes in artificial intelligence software designed to automate warehouse inventory management. By integrating autonomous, self-flying drones with machine learning technology, Ware addresses critical challenges within the $1.9 trillion warehousing industry. The company's innovative solutions enhance operational efficiency for its clients, which include some of the largest third-party logistics providers and global brands. Through its partnerships, notably with Skydio, Ware aims to improve inventory accuracy, streamline workflows, and reduce costs for its customers.
Sensix is a developer of an agricultural monitoring intelligence platform known as FieldScan, which utilizes analytical intelligence and machine learning to enhance farming practices. This web-based platform consolidates data from various sources, including drones, satellites, and soil samples, to create input application maps that help farmers improve crop predictability and profitability. FieldScan provides tools for producing weed localization maps, assessing planting gaps, and identifying variations in crop vigor and biomass. Additionally, the platform enables farmers to analyze their crop's nutritional status and detect pest or disease threats through sensor data. By facilitating direct communication with agricultural machinery, Sensix optimizes the application of fertilizers and pesticides, thereby promoting efficient input use, crop uniformity, and increased yields.
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.
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.
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.
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.