Liquid 2 Ventures

Liquid 2 Ventures is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in seed-stage investments in technology startups. Founded in 2015 by Joe Montana, Mike Miller, and Michael Ma, the firm focuses on identifying and supporting early-stage companies with high growth potential in the tech sector. By providing both financial backing and strategic guidance, Liquid 2 Ventures aims to foster innovation and help emerging businesses navigate their initial stages of development.

Mike Miller

General Partner and Founder

Joe Montana

Founder and Managing Partner

Nathaniel Montana

Partner

Past deals in Aerospace

Interlune

Seed Round in 2024
Interlune is a lunar resource startup that extracts resources from space to benefit Earth and build an in-space economy. The company is a provider of space resources intended for a clean and sustainable economy on Earth and in space.

Stralis Aircraft

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Stralis Aircraft, founded in 2021, aims to revolutionize air travel by focusing on decarbonization and enhancing passenger experiences while positioning Australia as a leader in aircraft manufacturing. The company is developing hydrogen-electric aircraft as an innovative solution to accelerate the transition to sustainable flight. Stralis believes that hydrogen electric propulsion represents the most commercially viable and environmentally friendly option for aviation, offering a lightweight, cost-effective alternative to traditional fossil fuel-powered aircraft. Their emission-free designs not only reduce operating costs but also enable customers to fly sustainably without compromising on performance.

Chaos

Series A in 2023
Chaos Industries is a technology company specializing in next-generation solutions for defense and critical industries. The company is dedicated to enhancing sensing, detection, and communication capabilities through the use of Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN). Its focus on detection and radar services supports the development of advanced defense products, allowing clients to access high-quality services tailored to their needs.

Quindar

Seed Round in 2023
Quindar offers a one-stop shop in the cloud for spacecraft analysis and operations.

Natilus

Venture Round in 2022
Natilus Inc., founded in 2016 and based in San Jose, California, develops innovative aircraft drones for freight forwarding. Co-founded by Aleksey Matyushev and Anatoly Starikov, the company aims to revolutionize the freight transport industry through advanced technology and design, leveraging a team with extensive experience in various aviation sectors. Natilus seeks to reduce air freight costs, making goods more affordable and enhancing global trade by connecting underdeveloped regions. The market for autonomous cargo aircraft is estimated to exceed $280 billion, and Natilus projects that its cost-effective solutions could expand the total addressable market to $470 billion. The company’s drones utilize carbon fiber composites and existing engine technology, allowing for efficient operation with standard air cargo containers. Its product line includes several models tailored for varying ranges and capacities, providing a comprehensive solution for transport and delivery companies.

Airhart Aeronautics

Venture Round in 2022
Airhart Aeronautics creates semi-autonomous airplanes that make it easier for pilots to operate their own planes. Airhart airplanes use a fault-tolerant fly-by-wire control technology that streamlines all stages of flying. Comprehensive testing are integrated into the design from the outset, guaranteeing that every flight is safe. Airhart Aeronautics was founded in 2022.

Albedo

Series A in 2022
Albedo is an aerospace component manufacturing company focused on developing a constellation of low-flying satellites capable of capturing both visible and thermal imagery at high resolutions. This advanced technology enables the provision of quality aerial imagery that is accessible, affordable, and efficient for various commercial applications. The company's innovative approach addresses the challenges faced by industries such as environmental monitoring and precision agriculture, where high-resolution imagery has traditionally been limited in availability and cost. By making this imagery globally accessible, Albedo aims to enhance the capabilities of clients across multiple sectors.

Quindar

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Quindar offers a one-stop shop in the cloud for spacecraft analysis and operations.

Interlune

Seed Round in 2022
Interlune is a lunar resource startup that extracts resources from space to benefit Earth and build an in-space economy. The company is a provider of space resources intended for a clean and sustainable economy on Earth and in space.

CogBase

Seed Round in 2022
CogBase is a marketplace that focuses on enhancing supply chains in high-tech sectors such as robotics, drones, aerospace, energy, and medical devices. The company offers an internet platform designed to empower manufacturers, allowing them to differentiate their businesses based on capability rather than solely on cost. By facilitating two-way collaboration between buyers and suppliers, CogBase simplifies the product request process, thereby promoting efficiency and effectiveness in these advanced industries.

AstroForge

Seed Round in 2022
AstroForge is an asteroid mining company focused on extracting valuable minerals, including gold, from asteroids. The company employs a method of breaking asteroids into smaller pieces, refining them, and returning only the valuable materials to Earth. This innovative approach aims to unlock untapped resources in space, offering researchers and industries access to materials that have not yet been utilized.

Array Labs

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Array Labs is a technology company based in Los Angeles, California, focused on developing advanced remote sensing technology to create high-resolution three-dimensional models of the Earth. Established in 2021, the company is working on a constellation of radar satellites that will fly in formation to gather global 3D imagery. By using clusters of satellites to capture images of the same location simultaneously, Array Labs can enhance image quality by more than 60 times compared to conventional methods. This innovative approach significantly increases the availability of affordable, high-quality 3D data, thereby enabling various industries—including autonomy, defense, climate, environmental and social governance, and insurance analytics—to explore new applications and insights.

Wyvern

Seed Round in 2022
Wyvern operates hyperspectral Earth observation satellites designed to capture high-resolution imagery across various spectral bands. By utilizing advanced hyperspectral sensors, the satellites can identify distinct chemical and physical properties of the Earth's surface. This capability makes Wyvern's imagery a valuable resource for applications in site monitoring, mapping, and geospatial intelligence. The company's smaller satellites maintain the same spatial resolution and superior spectral content as larger counterparts, allowing industries such as agriculture, forestry management, and environmental monitoring to access critical data at a more affordable price. This enables faster, informed decision-making across multiple sectors.

Stoke Space

Series A in 2021
Stoke Space is dedicated to developing a fully reusable medium-lift rocket named Nova, aimed at providing cost-effective and sustainable access to space. The company focuses on creating rockets that can be reused multiple times, offering low-cost, on-demand launch services designed for daily operations. By emphasizing sustainability, Stoke Space seeks to reduce the atmospheric impact of space missions while supporting the growth of the space economy. Their vertically integrated design and manufacturing capabilities enable them to deliver reliable solutions for clients looking to launch satellites efficiently and sustainably.

Starfish Space

Seed Round in 2021
Starfish Space Inc. specializes in providing on-demand in-space transportation and maintenance services for satellites. The company develops small space tugs equipped with proprietary Proximity Operations Software, which integrates orbital mechanics, machine vision artificial intelligence, and a low-thrust electric propulsion system. This innovative technology allows the tugs to conduct various satellite servicing missions, including life extension, relocation, disposal, and inspection. Founded in 2019 and based in Kent, Washington, Starfish Space aims to support satellite companies by enhancing their operational capabilities in orbit.

Alba Orbital

Seed Round in 2021
Alba Orbital specializes in the design and development of pico-satellites, which are lightweight satellites weighing less than 1 kg. By creating cost-effective satellite platforms, Alba Orbital aims to democratize access to space, significantly reducing the financial barriers associated with traditional satellite launches, which can reach six figures even for small CubeSats. Their pico-satellites provide rapid Earth observation capabilities, offering timely data at intervals of minutes, unlike conventional satellites that may take hours or days to relay information. As a recognized leader in this niche market, Alba Orbital collaborates closely with the European Space Agency (ESA) and engages in research initiatives to advance satellite technology.

Albedo

Seed Round in 2021
Albedo is an aerospace component manufacturing company focused on developing a constellation of low-flying satellites capable of capturing both visible and thermal imagery at high resolutions. This advanced technology enables the provision of quality aerial imagery that is accessible, affordable, and efficient for various commercial applications. The company's innovative approach addresses the challenges faced by industries such as environmental monitoring and precision agriculture, where high-resolution imagery has traditionally been limited in availability and cost. By making this imagery globally accessible, Albedo aims to enhance the capabilities of clients across multiple sectors.

Alba Orbital

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Alba Orbital specializes in the design and development of pico-satellites, which are lightweight satellites weighing less than 1 kg. By creating cost-effective satellite platforms, Alba Orbital aims to democratize access to space, significantly reducing the financial barriers associated with traditional satellite launches, which can reach six figures even for small CubeSats. Their pico-satellites provide rapid Earth observation capabilities, offering timely data at intervals of minutes, unlike conventional satellites that may take hours or days to relay information. As a recognized leader in this niche market, Alba Orbital collaborates closely with the European Space Agency (ESA) and engages in research initiatives to advance satellite technology.

Albedo

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Albedo is an aerospace component manufacturing company focused on developing a constellation of low-flying satellites capable of capturing both visible and thermal imagery at high resolutions. This advanced technology enables the provision of quality aerial imagery that is accessible, affordable, and efficient for various commercial applications. The company's innovative approach addresses the challenges faced by industries such as environmental monitoring and precision agriculture, where high-resolution imagery has traditionally been limited in availability and cost. By making this imagery globally accessible, Albedo aims to enhance the capabilities of clients across multiple sectors.

Inversion

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Inversion Space is a privately held company focused on transforming the utilization of space through the development of affordable and high-frequency return vehicles. Aimed at both commercial and defense sectors, Inversion's vehicles are designed to facilitate global delivery, resupply missions to space stations, and the return of resources from space. This capability is essential for supporting human activities in low-Earth orbit and beyond, allowing clients to access efficient and cost-effective re-entry solutions.

Stoke Space

Seed Round in 2021
Stoke Space is dedicated to developing a fully reusable medium-lift rocket named Nova, aimed at providing cost-effective and sustainable access to space. The company focuses on creating rockets that can be reused multiple times, offering low-cost, on-demand launch services designed for daily operations. By emphasizing sustainability, Stoke Space seeks to reduce the atmospheric impact of space missions while supporting the growth of the space economy. Their vertically integrated design and manufacturing capabilities enable them to deliver reliable solutions for clients looking to launch satellites efficiently and sustainably.

Momentus

Series A in 2019
Momentus Inc. is a commercial space company based in Santa Clara, California, founded in 2017. The company specializes in providing water-powered transportation services for spacecraft and aims to offer a range of in-space infrastructure services. These services include in-space transportation, hosted payloads, and in-orbit servicing, facilitated by its planned transfer and service vehicles. Momentus is developing an innovative water plasma-based propulsion system to enable efficient movement of satellites and payloads between orbits. By focusing on space transportation, satellite services, and in-orbit servicing, Momentus positions itself as a key player in the evolving space economy.

Farcast

Seed Round in 2019
We build advanced satcom terminals

Momentus

Seed Round in 2018
Momentus Inc. is a commercial space company based in Santa Clara, California, founded in 2017. The company specializes in providing water-powered transportation services for spacecraft and aims to offer a range of in-space infrastructure services. These services include in-space transportation, hosted payloads, and in-orbit servicing, facilitated by its planned transfer and service vehicles. Momentus is developing an innovative water plasma-based propulsion system to enable efficient movement of satellites and payloads between orbits. By focusing on space transportation, satellite services, and in-orbit servicing, Momentus positions itself as a key player in the evolving space economy.

Natilus

Seed Round in 2017
Natilus Inc., founded in 2016 and based in San Jose, California, develops innovative aircraft drones for freight forwarding. Co-founded by Aleksey Matyushev and Anatoly Starikov, the company aims to revolutionize the freight transport industry through advanced technology and design, leveraging a team with extensive experience in various aviation sectors. Natilus seeks to reduce air freight costs, making goods more affordable and enhancing global trade by connecting underdeveloped regions. The market for autonomous cargo aircraft is estimated to exceed $280 billion, and Natilus projects that its cost-effective solutions could expand the total addressable market to $470 billion. The company’s drones utilize carbon fiber composites and existing engine technology, allowing for efficient operation with standard air cargo containers. Its product line includes several models tailored for varying ranges and capacities, providing a comprehensive solution for transport and delivery companies.

Skyways

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Skyways is a company based in Austin, Texas, specializing in the development and construction of vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drones. These drones are designed primarily for military applications, providing autonomous delivery systems that can transport payloads of up to 45 pounds without risking human life. Founded in 2017 and backed by Y Combinator, Skyways aims to revolutionize cargo transportation and is also exploring the future potential of personal air transportation services. The company emphasizes the development of advanced software to support full autonomy and large-scale fleet operations, positioning itself as a leader in unmanned transport solutions for emergency situations and military logistics.

Anduril Industries

Seed Round in 2017
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that designs, manufactures, and deploys advanced hardware and software products to address complex national security challenges for the United States and its allies. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Irvine, California, the company specializes in developing cutting-edge solutions, including the Lattice Platform—an artificial intelligence system that integrates real-time data into a cohesive operational picture—and the Sentry Tower, which consolidates data from various electromagnetic sources. Additionally, Anduril produces the Ghost sUAS, a man-portable unmanned aerial system capable of executing numerous missions autonomously, and the Anvil sUAS, designed for precision interception of drone threats with human operator verification. Through its innovative technologies, Anduril aims to enhance military capabilities and border surveillance, ensuring the safety and effectiveness of those serving in defense of national interests.

Skyways

Seed Round in 2017
Skyways is a company based in Austin, Texas, specializing in the development and construction of vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drones. These drones are designed primarily for military applications, providing autonomous delivery systems that can transport payloads of up to 45 pounds without risking human life. Founded in 2017 and backed by Y Combinator, Skyways aims to revolutionize cargo transportation and is also exploring the future potential of personal air transportation services. The company emphasizes the development of advanced software to support full autonomy and large-scale fleet operations, positioning itself as a leader in unmanned transport solutions for emergency situations and military logistics.

Volansi

Seed Round in 2017
Volansi, Inc. is a logistics and transportation company that specializes in the manufacture of heavy-payload drones for various sectors, including commercial, defense, and humanitarian applications. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Concord, California, Volansi designs and operates unmanned aerial vehicles to facilitate time-critical deliveries over long distances. The company targets industries such as construction, oil and gas, mining, and healthcare, providing on-demand and point-to-point shipment solutions. Its drones are engineered to deliver goods along fixed routes, addressing specific challenges related to time and cost, thereby enabling enterprises to optimize their logistics and improve operational efficiency.

Prenav

Seed Round in 2016
PRENAV was founded in October 2013 with a goal of solving autonomous flight in complex environments. Since then, they’ve assembled one of the top robotics teams in the world, with experts in computer vision, mechanical engineering, aeronautics, embedded systems, and software. In their short history, they’ve taken their technology to large industrial sites, inspected wind turbines, designed playful light shows, filmed music videos, and traveled around the world for their customers. And they’re only just getting started. At PRENAV, they’re solving fundamental challenges in robotics around localization, materials, planning, and computer vision in order to build autonomous systems that are ready for the real world.
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