EnCharge AI
Series B in 2025
EnCharge AI is a developer of advanced artificial intelligence hardware and software systems specifically designed for edge computing. The company provides a robust computing platform that enhances AI performance by enabling larger models, improved accuracy, higher resolutions, and support for multiple camera channels. With a focus on scalable AI architectures and flexible software integration, EnCharge AI's technology allows businesses to efficiently access and implement advanced AI capabilities without the need for time-consuming and costly workarounds. The company's innovations are rooted in extensive research and development, positioning it as a leader in the AI hardware and software landscape.
Vatn Systems
Seed Round in 2024
Vatn Systems develops affordable autonomous underwater vehicles capable of operating in cooperative swarms. The company focuses on advanced navigation software that performs effectively even in environments where GPS, vision, and communication systems are compromised, thereby reducing hardware costs. By leveraging this technology, Vatn Systems supports various applications in underwater exploration and defense, allowing clients to expand their operational capabilities in challenging underwater conditions.
Impulse Space
Series B in 2024
Impulse Space is an in-space transportation company founded by Tom Mueller, specializing in providing access beyond Low Earth Orbit (LEO) through a fleet of innovative transportation vehicles. The company’s flight-proven Mira vehicle employs a non-toxic, high-impulse chemical propulsion system, facilitating services such as orbital transport, constellation deployment, and precision reentry from LEO to Geostationary Orbit (GEO). Additionally, the high-energy Helios vehicle, powered by the Deneb engine, enables deliveries to a range of orbits including Medium Earth Orbit (MEO), GEO, heliocentric, lunar, and other planetary destinations. Impulse Space is committed to offering economical and efficient in-space transportation solutions, leveraging a team with a history of delivering reliable rockets to ensure rapid and dependable service for its customers.
Darkhive is a technology company that specializes in developing autonomous drone systems aimed at enhancing situational awareness for military and law enforcement professionals. Their innovative solutions include a core software suite and a compact autonomous drone, designed to facilitate intuitive interaction between robotic platforms. This technology enables seamless integration with existing military equipment, allowing for collaborative decision-making and coordinated actions in diverse environments. By providing an easily navigable system, Darkhive empowers users to quickly assess situations and respond effectively, thereby improving operational efficiency and safety for US-allied forces.
DeFli Network specializes in drone detection and defense systems, offering a global airspace traffic management solution. Leveraging proprietary passive radar technology and edge AI, DeFli's systems identify all types of drones in any weather conditions and at extended ranges. The company operates a unique rewards model, incentivizing users to host remote identification sensors, earning cryptocurrency tokens and access to real-time drone deployment data. This decentralized approach enables customers to monitor and counter unmanned aviation activities without significant capital expenditure.
Axion Ray
Series A in 2024
Axion Ray is an integrity intelligence platform that specializes in automating engineering and quality analytics for manufacturing teams. The company leverages advanced artificial intelligence to extract actionable insights from unstructured manufacturing data in real time. By identifying potential engineering issues months in advance, Axion Ray enables businesses to intervene proactively, minimizing the risk of costly recalls. Its technology is designed to enhance decision-making for engineering leaders across various industries, including automotive, aerospace, and defense. By collaborating with manufacturers, Axion Ray identifies safety and quality risks from diverse data sources such as service networks, dealerships, connected sensors, production, and supplier management.
Neural Propulsion Systems
Series B in 2024
Neural Propulsion Systems is an artificial intelligence company founded in 2017 and headquartered in Pleasanton, California. The company specializes in developing advanced autonomous sensor technology aimed at reducing transportation accidents. Its flagship product is a multi-modal sensor system designed to enhance reliability by utilizing simultaneous and multi-band detection capabilities. This system integrates sensor data processing through a network of custom signal processing chips, catering to the needs of autonomous vehicle manufacturers, as well as industries reliant on radar and camera technologies. Neural Propulsion Systems focuses on improving safety and efficiency in transportation through innovative sensor solutions.
Hadrian is a startup focused on manufacturing precision components specifically for the aerospace and defense industries. The company designs and operates autonomous, software-defined factories that produce critical components for technology firms involved in building rockets, satellites, jets, and electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicles. By leveraging advanced manufacturing techniques, Hadrian aims to deliver precision components efficiently and cost-effectively, enabling frontier technology enterprises to accelerate their production processes.
EnCharge AI
Series A in 2023
EnCharge AI is a developer of advanced artificial intelligence hardware and software systems specifically designed for edge computing. The company provides a robust computing platform that enhances AI performance by enabling larger models, improved accuracy, higher resolutions, and support for multiple camera channels. With a focus on scalable AI architectures and flexible software integration, EnCharge AI's technology allows businesses to efficiently access and implement advanced AI capabilities without the need for time-consuming and costly workarounds. The company's innovations are rooted in extensive research and development, positioning it as a leader in the AI hardware and software landscape.
Ursa Major
Series D in 2023
Ursa Major Technologies, Inc., established in 2015 and based in Berthoud, Colorado, specializes in manufacturing propulsion solutions tailored for the microsatellite and nanosatellite launch market. The company's product portfolio includes the Ursa Major Hadley and Ripley engines, which are predominantly (over 80%) additively manufactured using innovative, proprietary materials and processes. These engines, running on liquid oxygen and kerosene, are designed to provide superior performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness for aerospace clients.
H55 S.A., founded in 2015 and based in Sion, Switzerland, specializes in the development of electric propulsion systems and battery management solutions for the aviation industry. The company offers a range of certified technology solutions designed to transform air transportation into a cleaner, quieter, and more efficient mode of travel. H55’s integrated software and hardware offerings encompass the entire propulsion chain, including energy sources, energy management, propeller systems, electric motors, controllers, and pilot interfaces. By focusing on innovative electric propulsion and sensor technology, H55 aims to play a pivotal role in advancing autonomous aviation while making it more affordable and sustainable.
Impulse Space
Series A in 2023
Impulse Space is an in-space transportation company founded by Tom Mueller, specializing in providing access beyond Low Earth Orbit (LEO) through a fleet of innovative transportation vehicles. The company’s flight-proven Mira vehicle employs a non-toxic, high-impulse chemical propulsion system, facilitating services such as orbital transport, constellation deployment, and precision reentry from LEO to Geostationary Orbit (GEO). Additionally, the high-energy Helios vehicle, powered by the Deneb engine, enables deliveries to a range of orbits including Medium Earth Orbit (MEO), GEO, heliocentric, lunar, and other planetary destinations. Impulse Space is committed to offering economical and efficient in-space transportation solutions, leveraging a team with a history of delivering reliable rockets to ensure rapid and dependable service for its customers.
Tomorrow.io
Series E in 2023
Tomorrow.io is a company that develops a weather intelligence platform designed to provide real-time and location-specific weather forecasts. Leveraging advanced technologies such as wireless signals, satellite data, and street cameras, the platform offers highly accurate micro weather information tailored to various industries affected by weather conditions. Customers, including notable organizations like the NFL, Uber, Delta, Ford, and National Grid, utilize Tomorrow.io's services to enhance operational efficiency, streamline communication, and optimize productivity and profit margins. The company operates globally, with a presence in North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia, enabling businesses and individuals to effectively manage weather-related challenges and improve decision-making processes across different sectors.
Fortify
Venture Round in 2023
Fortify is an advanced manufacturing startup focused on transforming additive manufacturing by producing custom, high-performance products. The company has developed a patented technology that integrates 3D printing with magnetics to create aligned reinforced carbon fiber composites. Using a combination of digital light processing and magnetic techniques, Fortify enables engineers to design and manufacture items with optimized material properties tailored for specific applications. Its product offerings range from injection mold tooling to high-performance components suitable for demanding environments. Fortify's innovative approach allows digital component manufacturers to access durable and high-performance composites more efficiently and at reduced costs.
SpiderOak
Venture Round in 2023
SpiderOak, Inc. is a cybersecurity company headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, with an additional office in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 2007, SpiderOak develops technology aimed at mitigating various categories of cyberattacks while addressing compliance, security, and usability needs. Its flagship product, SpiderOak CrossClave, enables secure file exchange and synchronization through no knowledge encryption, allowing users to share sensitive data safely. The company also offers The SpiderOak, a secure messaging and file-sharing solution, and SpiderOak One Backup, a desktop application for data backup across multiple operating systems, including Linux, macOS, and Windows, as well as mobile platforms. Furthermore, SpiderOak provides enterprise-level solutions such as SpiderOak Enterprise Backup, which focuses on ransomware protection and disaster recovery. The company serves a diverse clientele that includes defense and intelligence sectors, civilian government, government contractors, and enterprises, emphasizing confidentiality, integrity, and availability in its offerings.
EpiSci is a technology company that specializes in developing Tactical AI solutions for unmanned and uncrewed UxV platforms. The company focuses on creating trusted, hardware-agnostic, and rapidly portable autonomy systems designed for both military and commercial applications. EpiSci's technology leverages artificial intelligence, digital signal processing, and software-defined networking to enhance autonomous multi-UAV control and software-defined radio capabilities. By offering collaborative autonomy solutions, EpiSci aims to address the complex operational needs of its clients in various sectors.
Neural Propulsion Systems
Series B in 2023
Neural Propulsion Systems is an artificial intelligence company founded in 2017 and headquartered in Pleasanton, California. The company specializes in developing advanced autonomous sensor technology aimed at reducing transportation accidents. Its flagship product is a multi-modal sensor system designed to enhance reliability by utilizing simultaneous and multi-band detection capabilities. This system integrates sensor data processing through a network of custom signal processing chips, catering to the needs of autonomous vehicle manufacturers, as well as industries reliant on radar and camera technologies. Neural Propulsion Systems focuses on improving safety and efficiency in transportation through innovative sensor solutions.
H55 S.A., founded in 2015 and based in Sion, Switzerland, specializes in the development of electric propulsion systems and battery management solutions for the aviation industry. The company offers a range of certified technology solutions designed to transform air transportation into a cleaner, quieter, and more efficient mode of travel. H55’s integrated software and hardware offerings encompass the entire propulsion chain, including energy sources, energy management, propeller systems, electric motors, controllers, and pilot interfaces. By focusing on innovative electric propulsion and sensor technology, H55 aims to play a pivotal role in advancing autonomous aviation while making it more affordable and sustainable.
VerdeGo Aero
Series A in 2022
VerdeGo Aero is a manufacturer focused on developing advanced propulsion technologies for the next generation of aircraft, particularly hybrid-electric vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) vehicles. Founded in 2017 by a team of experts in hybrid-electric and battery-electric aviation, the company has pioneered the hybrid-electric IDEP powertrain architecture, which enhances performance compared to conventional battery-electric aircraft. VerdeGo Aero aims to provide on-demand aerial mobility solutions, enabling cost-effective short-range transportation for clients. Through its innovative technologies, the company seeks to redefine the capabilities of aerial transport while addressing the growing demand for efficient and sustainable aviation solutions.
Hermeus Corporation, founded in 2018 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, is focused on developing hypersonic aircraft capable of flying at speeds exceeding Mach 5. These advanced jets significantly reduce travel times, allowing a flight from New York to London to take just 90 minutes instead of the typical seven hours. Hermeus aims to enhance the global transportation network by enabling businesses to operate efficiently without major changes to existing aviation infrastructure. The company's innovations not only decrease flight durations but also enhance safety for long-haul and business class air travel, facilitating improved connectivity between major global cities.