UP Partners

UP Partners is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Santa Monica, California, that partners with entrepreneurs to build companies in the mobility sector and advance multi-dimensional mobility solutions.

Beny Alcalay

Investor

Christian Bailey

Venture Partner

Daniel Buchmueller

Venture Partner

Peter Corbett

Venture Partner

Frederick Daso

Pre-MBA Associate Intern

Past deals in Drones

Teleo

Series A in 2024
Teleo specializes in transforming existing heavy machinery into remote-controlled robots, allowing operators to control equipment from a significant distance. By retrofitting current fleets with its advanced supervised autonomy technology, Teleo enables operators to seamlessly switch between machines and job sites, enhancing both productivity and safety. The company's approach allows machine operators to work from remote operation centers rather than being confined to the equipment's cabin, ultimately improving operational efficiency and providing valuable insights into job site conditions.

Teleo

Series A in 2024
Teleo specializes in transforming existing heavy machinery into remote-controlled robots, allowing operators to control equipment from a significant distance. By retrofitting current fleets with its advanced supervised autonomy technology, Teleo enables operators to seamlessly switch between machines and job sites, enhancing both productivity and safety. The company's approach allows machine operators to work from remote operation centers rather than being confined to the equipment's cabin, ultimately improving operational efficiency and providing valuable insights into job site conditions.

Skydio

Series E in 2023
Skydio designs, manufactures, and supports AI-powered drones for consumers, enterprises, and government customers. Its drones use computer vision technology to recognize, avoid objects in real-time, and predict future movements, enabling autonomous flight and obstacle avoidance.

Teleo

Series A in 2022
Teleo specializes in transforming existing heavy machinery into remote-controlled robots, allowing operators to control equipment from a significant distance. By retrofitting current fleets with its advanced supervised autonomy technology, Teleo enables operators to seamlessly switch between machines and job sites, enhancing both productivity and safety. The company's approach allows machine operators to work from remote operation centers rather than being confined to the equipment's cabin, ultimately improving operational efficiency and providing valuable insights into job site conditions.

Aerialoop Corp

Seed Round in 2022
Aerialoop is focused on creating a drone delivery network aimed at enhancing accessibility and closing delivery gaps. The company is developing advanced technologies to establish a drone delivery airline that adheres to the high safety and operational standards found in the civilian airline industry. This innovative network enables clients to transport goods efficiently by allowing them to schedule deliveries, choose routes, and set the timing, frequency, and volume of shipments. Aerialoop's mission is to facilitate easy access to essential products and services for communities, ultimately improving the quality of life through advanced drone delivery solutions.

Skydio

Series D in 2021
Skydio designs, manufactures, and supports AI-powered drones for consumers, enterprises, and government customers. Its drones use computer vision technology to recognize, avoid objects in real-time, and predict future movements, enabling autonomous flight and obstacle avoidance.

Aerialoop Corp

Seed Round in 2020
Aerialoop is focused on creating a drone delivery network aimed at enhancing accessibility and closing delivery gaps. The company is developing advanced technologies to establish a drone delivery airline that adheres to the high safety and operational standards found in the civilian airline industry. This innovative network enables clients to transport goods efficiently by allowing them to schedule deliveries, choose routes, and set the timing, frequency, and volume of shipments. Aerialoop's mission is to facilitate easy access to essential products and services for communities, ultimately improving the quality of life through advanced drone delivery solutions.

Ware

Seed Round in 2020
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.
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