Pachama uses AI and satellite data to monitor and verify carbon sequestration in forests. This enables businesses to invest in nature-based solutions for carbon offsetting, while supporting local communities and wildlife conservation.
Skyways
Seed Round in 2017
Founded in 2017, Skyways is a Texas-based company developing advanced unmanned aerial systems. They specialize in vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drones for cargo transportation, with a payload capacity of up to 45 pounds. Their focus lies in creating autonomous delivery drones equipped with software and AI technology for full autonomy and large-scale fleet operations.
Iris Automation
Seed Round in 2017
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.
AirMap, Inc. is a digital airspace and automation company that specializes in software solutions for managing low-altitude airspace and facilitating drone operations. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, with additional offices in Europe and Asia, AirMap offers a UAS Traffic Management (UTM) platform. This platform provides critical airspace information, including geometries, restrictions, and situational awareness, to various stakeholders, such as airspace authorities, enterprise operators, and developers. AirMap aims to enable safe and efficient drone flight by organizing and automating airspace management, thereby fostering innovation in applications ranging from agriculture to public safety. The company collaborates with industry partners and is actively involved in initiatives like the Small UAV Coalition and NASA's UTM program, ensuring it plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of low-altitude aviation.
AirMap, Inc. is a digital airspace and automation company that specializes in software solutions for managing low-altitude airspace and facilitating drone operations. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, with additional offices in Europe and Asia, AirMap offers a UAS Traffic Management (UTM) platform. This platform provides critical airspace information, including geometries, restrictions, and situational awareness, to various stakeholders, such as airspace authorities, enterprise operators, and developers. AirMap aims to enable safe and efficient drone flight by organizing and automating airspace management, thereby fostering innovation in applications ranging from agriculture to public safety. The company collaborates with industry partners and is actively involved in initiatives like the Small UAV Coalition and NASA's UTM program, ensuring it plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of low-altitude aviation.