Lux Capital

Founded in 2000, Lux Capital is a venture capital firm based in New York and Silicon Valley. It manages over $5 billion in assets, focusing on seed to growth investments at the intersection of technology and sciences. Lux actively supports entrepreneurs building successful businesses in high-growth sectors such as biochemistry, material science, electronics, infrastructure, aerospace, genomics, synthetic biology, and robotics.

Shahin Farshchi

General Partner

Peter Hebert

Managing Partner

Lan Jiang

Associate

Alex Nguyen

Partner

Ian Peikon

Venture Partner

Brandon Reeves

General Partner

Segolene Scarborough

CFO

Zack Schildhorn

Venture Partner

Deena Shakir

General Partner

Shaquille Vayda

Principal

Shaq Vayda

Principal

Josh Wolfe

Managing Partner

David Yang

Investor

Bilal Zuberi

General Partner

Tess Van Stekelenburg

Partner

Past deals in Autonomous Vehicles

11x

Series A in 2024
11x develops autonomous digital workers to optimize organizational processes, with a focus on go-to-market operations. The company automates specific roles to reduce hiring costs and increase efficiency in sales and customer engagement. It offers an autonomous AI-driven workforce management platform that supports multilingual operations and aims to accelerate growth without adding headcount. Key products include Alice, an AI-powered sales development representative, and Jordan, another digital worker designed to handle routine tasks, enabling go-to-market teams to improve productivity and responsiveness.

Applied Intuition

Secondary Market in 2024
Applied Intuition develops software infrastructure to safely develop, test, and deploy autonomous vehicles at scale. Founded in 2017 and based in Sunnyvale, California, it maintains offices in Silicon Valley and Detroit. The company offers an autonomous vehicle platform for simulation, validation, and deployment of advanced driver-assistance and automated driving systems, integrating AI-powered development tools with modular software architecture to help automotive manufacturers and mobility companies optimize autonomous system performance and streamline integration across diverse vehicle types and operating environments.

Kinetic Automation

Series B in 2024
Kinetic specializes in modernizing automotive infrastructure to accommodate electric and autonomous vehicles. It employs hardware, robotics, software, and AI to deliver swift, accurate, and predictable maintenance services.

Applied Intuition

Series E in 2024
Applied Intuition develops software infrastructure to safely develop, test, and deploy autonomous vehicles at scale. Founded in 2017 and based in Sunnyvale, California, it maintains offices in Silicon Valley and Detroit. The company offers an autonomous vehicle platform for simulation, validation, and deployment of advanced driver-assistance and automated driving systems, integrating AI-powered development tools with modular software architecture to help automotive manufacturers and mobility companies optimize autonomous system performance and streamline integration across diverse vehicle types and operating environments.

Hadrian

Series B in 2024
Hadrian is a machine parts startup that manufactures precision components for technology companies, including aerospace and defense programs. It builds autonomous, software-defined precision component factories and an autonomous manufacturing platform that integrates software, robotics, and full-stack capabilities to scale mission-critical programs across space, aviation, and maritime sectors. By enabling aerospace startups, suppliers, and defense contractors to produce essential components with lower costs and greater efficiency, Hadrian aims to accelerate development timelines and reduce manufacturing complexity.

Kinetic Automation

Series A in 2023
Kinetic specializes in modernizing automotive infrastructure to accommodate electric and autonomous vehicles. It employs hardware, robotics, software, and AI to deliver swift, accurate, and predictable maintenance services.

Mythic

Venture Round in 2023
Founded in 2012, Mythic specializes in designing and manufacturing AI-driven silicon chips and inference processors. Its innovative technology brings desktop GPU compute capabilities and neural networks to compact, energy-efficient devices, enabling AI deployment across various industries such as consumer electronics, wearables, and autonomous systems.

Hadrian

Series A in 2022
Hadrian is a machine parts startup that manufactures precision components for technology companies, including aerospace and defense programs. It builds autonomous, software-defined precision component factories and an autonomous manufacturing platform that integrates software, robotics, and full-stack capabilities to scale mission-critical programs across space, aviation, and maritime sectors. By enabling aerospace startups, suppliers, and defense contractors to produce essential components with lower costs and greater efficiency, Hadrian aims to accelerate development timelines and reduce manufacturing complexity.

Applied Intuition

Series D in 2021
Applied Intuition develops software infrastructure to safely develop, test, and deploy autonomous vehicles at scale. Founded in 2017 and based in Sunnyvale, California, it maintains offices in Silicon Valley and Detroit. The company offers an autonomous vehicle platform for simulation, validation, and deployment of advanced driver-assistance and automated driving systems, integrating AI-powered development tools with modular software architecture to help automotive manufacturers and mobility companies optimize autonomous system performance and streamline integration across diverse vehicle types and operating environments.

Saildrone

Series C in 2021
Saildrone designs and manufactures wind- and solar-powered autonomous surface vehicles, called Saildrones, to collect ocean data at scale. Founded in 2012 and based in Alameda, California, the company provides high-resolution ocean datasets for climate research, weather forecasting, oceanography, mapping, fish stock analysis, and environmental monitoring. Its vehicles carry sensors and proprietary AI to deliver long-duration, real-time data above and below the sea surface, enabling governments, researchers, and commercial clients to monitor maritime conditions, support border protection and critical infrastructure security, and prevent ecological disasters. Saildrone operates globally, contributing data used to improve planetary models and decision-making across maritime domains.

Hadrian

Seed Round in 2021
Hadrian is a machine parts startup that manufactures precision components for technology companies, including aerospace and defense programs. It builds autonomous, software-defined precision component factories and an autonomous manufacturing platform that integrates software, robotics, and full-stack capabilities to scale mission-critical programs across space, aviation, and maritime sectors. By enabling aerospace startups, suppliers, and defense contractors to produce essential components with lower costs and greater efficiency, Hadrian aims to accelerate development timelines and reduce manufacturing complexity.

Applied Intuition

Series C in 2020
Applied Intuition develops software infrastructure to safely develop, test, and deploy autonomous vehicles at scale. Founded in 2017 and based in Sunnyvale, California, it maintains offices in Silicon Valley and Detroit. The company offers an autonomous vehicle platform for simulation, validation, and deployment of advanced driver-assistance and automated driving systems, integrating AI-powered development tools with modular software architecture to help automotive manufacturers and mobility companies optimize autonomous system performance and streamline integration across diverse vehicle types and operating environments.

Performance Drone Works

Seed Round in 2020
Performance Drone Works is a company focused on developing advanced autonomous unmanned aerial systems (UAS) tailored for the modern warfighter. Its platforms are designed to enhance mission effectiveness while minimizing risk to personnel. The company employs innovative technology in the design of its small autonomous platforms, ensuring a commonality in electronics and software across multiple sizes. Notably, its reconnaissance devices feature 3D-vision-based obstacle avoidance capabilities, allowing for safe flight operations even in GPS-denied environments. Through these advancements, Performance Drone Works aims to support military operations with cutting-edge solutions that address contemporary challenges in warfare.

Applied Intuition

Series B in 2019
Applied Intuition develops software infrastructure to safely develop, test, and deploy autonomous vehicles at scale. Founded in 2017 and based in Sunnyvale, California, it maintains offices in Silicon Valley and Detroit. The company offers an autonomous vehicle platform for simulation, validation, and deployment of advanced driver-assistance and automated driving systems, integrating AI-powered development tools with modular software architecture to help automotive manufacturers and mobility companies optimize autonomous system performance and streamline integration across diverse vehicle types and operating environments.

Echodyne

Series C in 2019
Echodyne, established in 2014 and based in Kirkland, Washington, specializes in developing and marketing metamaterials-based radar systems. The company offers a range of radar solutions, including 3D Security radar for all-weather, compact, and solid-state sensor performance; Metamaterial Electronically Scanning Array (MESA) technology for high-performance phased-array radar at breakthrough cost levels; and Echoguard for ground-based airspace management. Additionally, Echodyne provides Acuity Software for customization and data processing, along with various deployment kits and accessories. Their products cater to commercial markets, government, defense, and industry, enabling autonomous applications in drones, vehicles, and heavy machinery, even in complex and challenging environments.

Mythic

Series B in 2019
Founded in 2012, Mythic specializes in designing and manufacturing AI-driven silicon chips and inference processors. Its innovative technology brings desktop GPU compute capabilities and neural networks to compact, energy-efficient devices, enabling AI deployment across various industries such as consumer electronics, wearables, and autonomous systems.

Aeva Technologies

Series A in 2018
Aeva Technologies develops sensing and perception technologies for autonomous systems by integrating vision, depth, and motion sensing into a single platform. Its core Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave (FMCW) LiDAR on chip enables 4D LiDAR with longer range, higher resolution, and the ability to measure velocity for every pixel, delivering robust performance in varying weather conditions. The company targets automated driving and applications across consumer electronics, health, industrial automation, and security. Founded in 2016 and based in California, Aeva operates globally.

Applied Intuition

Series A in 2018
Applied Intuition develops software infrastructure to safely develop, test, and deploy autonomous vehicles at scale. Founded in 2017 and based in Sunnyvale, California, it maintains offices in Silicon Valley and Detroit. The company offers an autonomous vehicle platform for simulation, validation, and deployment of advanced driver-assistance and automated driving systems, integrating AI-powered development tools with modular software architecture to help automotive manufacturers and mobility companies optimize autonomous system performance and streamline integration across diverse vehicle types and operating environments.

Saildrone

Series B in 2018
Saildrone designs and manufactures wind- and solar-powered autonomous surface vehicles, called Saildrones, to collect ocean data at scale. Founded in 2012 and based in Alameda, California, the company provides high-resolution ocean datasets for climate research, weather forecasting, oceanography, mapping, fish stock analysis, and environmental monitoring. Its vehicles carry sensors and proprietary AI to deliver long-duration, real-time data above and below the sea surface, enabling governments, researchers, and commercial clients to monitor maritime conditions, support border protection and critical infrastructure security, and prevent ecological disasters. Saildrone operates globally, contributing data used to improve planetary models and decision-making across maritime domains.

Mythic

Series B in 2018
Founded in 2012, Mythic specializes in designing and manufacturing AI-driven silicon chips and inference processors. Its innovative technology brings desktop GPU compute capabilities and neural networks to compact, energy-efficient devices, enabling AI deployment across various industries such as consumer electronics, wearables, and autonomous systems.

Mythic

Series A in 2017
Founded in 2012, Mythic specializes in designing and manufacturing AI-driven silicon chips and inference processors. Its innovative technology brings desktop GPU compute capabilities and neural networks to compact, energy-efficient devices, enabling AI deployment across various industries such as consumer electronics, wearables, and autonomous systems.

Echodyne

Series B in 2017
Echodyne, established in 2014 and based in Kirkland, Washington, specializes in developing and marketing metamaterials-based radar systems. The company offers a range of radar solutions, including 3D Security radar for all-weather, compact, and solid-state sensor performance; Metamaterial Electronically Scanning Array (MESA) technology for high-performance phased-array radar at breakthrough cost levels; and Echoguard for ground-based airspace management. Additionally, Echodyne provides Acuity Software for customization and data processing, along with various deployment kits and accessories. Their products cater to commercial markets, government, defense, and industry, enabling autonomous applications in drones, vehicles, and heavy machinery, even in complex and challenging environments.

Saildrone

Series A in 2017
Saildrone designs and manufactures wind- and solar-powered autonomous surface vehicles, called Saildrones, to collect ocean data at scale. Founded in 2012 and based in Alameda, California, the company provides high-resolution ocean datasets for climate research, weather forecasting, oceanography, mapping, fish stock analysis, and environmental monitoring. Its vehicles carry sensors and proprietary AI to deliver long-duration, real-time data above and below the sea surface, enabling governments, researchers, and commercial clients to monitor maritime conditions, support border protection and critical infrastructure security, and prevent ecological disasters. Saildrone operates globally, contributing data used to improve planetary models and decision-making across maritime domains.

Mythic

Series A in 2016
Founded in 2012, Mythic specializes in designing and manufacturing AI-driven silicon chips and inference processors. Its innovative technology brings desktop GPU compute capabilities and neural networks to compact, energy-efficient devices, enabling AI deployment across various industries such as consumer electronics, wearables, and autonomous systems.

Hangar

Seed Round in 2016
Hangar Technology, Inc. is a software company focused on automating aerial data acquisition and analysis for various commercial and industrial sectors. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, Hangar operates a platform that integrates a proprietary autonomous flight engine with top-selling drones, enabling a network of licensed pilots to safely capture aerial data. The company’s technology processes this data to deliver actionable insights, helping businesses improve their operations and drive return on investment. As a subsidiary of AirMap, Inc., Hangar is positioned to leverage its innovative approach to meet the growing demand for efficient and professional aerial data solutions.

Zoox

Series A in 2016
Zoox Inc. is a California-based robotics company focused on designing and developing self-driving vehicles. Founded in 2014 by Tim Kentley-Klay and Dr. Jesse Levinson, Zoox aims to create advanced autonomous mobility solutions that address the future needs of urban transportation. The company employs a multidisciplinary approach, integrating design, computer science, and electro-mechanical engineering to innovate in the field of mobility. In addition to vehicle development, Zoox manages a fleet of cars and offers vehicle rental services. Since September 2020, Zoox has operated as a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc., enhancing its resources and capabilities in the evolving landscape of autonomous transportation.

Saildrone

Series A in 2016
Saildrone designs and manufactures wind- and solar-powered autonomous surface vehicles, called Saildrones, to collect ocean data at scale. Founded in 2012 and based in Alameda, California, the company provides high-resolution ocean datasets for climate research, weather forecasting, oceanography, mapping, fish stock analysis, and environmental monitoring. Its vehicles carry sensors and proprietary AI to deliver long-duration, real-time data above and below the sea surface, enabling governments, researchers, and commercial clients to monitor maritime conditions, support border protection and critical infrastructure security, and prevent ecological disasters. Saildrone operates globally, contributing data used to improve planetary models and decision-making across maritime domains.

Relativity Space

Seed Round in 2016
Founded in 2015, Relativity Space is a pioneering aerospace company based in Long Beach, California. It specializes in manufacturing and launching orbital rockets using proprietary 3D printing technology, significantly reducing the number of parts and assembly time compared to traditional methods.

Aria Insights

Series B in 2015
Aria Insights specializes in the development of unmanned aerial vehicles designed for search and rescue missions and inspection operations. The company creates robust, high-endurance tethered drones equipped with autonomous flight capabilities and secure payload data. These intelligent aerial robots are deployed in logistically challenging and potentially hazardous environments, allowing them to gather critical data and deliver actionable insights to decision-makers while ensuring the safety of personnel. By transforming inaccessible landscapes into manageable data points, Aria Insights enhances operational efficiency and supports informed decision-making in various industries.

Zoox

Seed Round in 2015
Zoox Inc. is a California-based robotics company focused on designing and developing self-driving vehicles. Founded in 2014 by Tim Kentley-Klay and Dr. Jesse Levinson, Zoox aims to create advanced autonomous mobility solutions that address the future needs of urban transportation. The company employs a multidisciplinary approach, integrating design, computer science, and electro-mechanical engineering to innovate in the field of mobility. In addition to vehicle development, Zoox manages a fleet of cars and offers vehicle rental services. Since September 2020, Zoox has operated as a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc., enhancing its resources and capabilities in the evolving landscape of autonomous transportation.

Echodyne

Series A in 2014
Echodyne, established in 2014 and based in Kirkland, Washington, specializes in developing and marketing metamaterials-based radar systems. The company offers a range of radar solutions, including 3D Security radar for all-weather, compact, and solid-state sensor performance; Metamaterial Electronically Scanning Array (MESA) technology for high-performance phased-array radar at breakthrough cost levels; and Echoguard for ground-based airspace management. Additionally, Echodyne provides Acuity Software for customization and data processing, along with various deployment kits and accessories. Their products cater to commercial markets, government, defense, and industry, enabling autonomous applications in drones, vehicles, and heavy machinery, even in complex and challenging environments.

Aria Insights

Series A in 2013
Aria Insights specializes in the development of unmanned aerial vehicles designed for search and rescue missions and inspection operations. The company creates robust, high-endurance tethered drones equipped with autonomous flight capabilities and secure payload data. These intelligent aerial robots are deployed in logistically challenging and potentially hazardous environments, allowing them to gather critical data and deliver actionable insights to decision-makers while ensuring the safety of personnel. By transforming inaccessible landscapes into manageable data points, Aria Insights enhances operational efficiency and supports informed decision-making in various industries.

Saildrone

Saildrone designs and manufactures wind- and solar-powered autonomous surface vehicles, called Saildrones, to collect ocean data at scale. Founded in 2012 and based in Alameda, California, the company provides high-resolution ocean datasets for climate research, weather forecasting, oceanography, mapping, fish stock analysis, and environmental monitoring. Its vehicles carry sensors and proprietary AI to deliver long-duration, real-time data above and below the sea surface, enabling governments, researchers, and commercial clients to monitor maritime conditions, support border protection and critical infrastructure security, and prevent ecological disasters. Saildrone operates globally, contributing data used to improve planetary models and decision-making across maritime domains.
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