Airbus Ventures

Today, Airbus Ventures announces its oversubscribed $155M fourth fund - ‘Fund Y’ - created for deeptech entrepreneurs who are driven and inspired to design, create, and deliver complex engineering products and services. This fund marks AV’s intention to return back to the roots of the venture capital industry, harkening back to Georges Doriot, the grandfather of all VC, and to the founding of ARDC. Doriot was fueled by a desire to support innovative entrepreneurs by activating long- term, patient capital and has inspired AV’s commitment to being entrepreneur-first, in service of our founders alongside as they emerge, thrive, and unlock new economies. Learn more about the latest fund: https://bit.ly/3TmKZdi

Bifrost AI provides synthetic data designed to support heavy industry, enabling them to train and test AI models at scale, without requiring 3D expertise. Learn more about why we invested: https://bit.ly/48rjR2W

Meet Bifrost AI, a Generative 3D Data platform designed to meet the growing demand for AI training data and 3D simulations. Bifrost’s physically accurate data generation engine provides the vast real-world scenarios crucial in rapidly training, testing and adapting models in AI and Robotics. Bifrost’s breakthroughs in Generative AI and 3D graphics allow users to create realistic, industry-specific data & scenarios at scale—no 3D expertise needed. Designed for AI developers, the platform offers fully controllable real-time 3D worlds in supercharged Jupyter notebooks. Learn more about our latest investment: https://bit.ly/4e213bK

We’re excited to announce the close of our $150M Series B funding round, led by Founders Fund, bringing our total raised to $225M. This investment will drive continued development of our Helios and Mira vehicles, supporting our mission to accelerate humanity’s spacefaring future by enabling efficient in-space transportation. ?? This year alone, we've achieved significant milestones, including the successful LEO Express-1 mission and the launch of our GEO Rideshare Program. With the demand growing for rapid on-orbit responsiveness, Impulse is ready to meet the challenge. A special thank you to all of our investors for your continued support:?137 Ventures, Airbus Ventures, Alumni Ventures, Balerion Space Ventures, DCVC, Elysium Venture Capital, First Principles Group, Founders Fund, Island Green, Lux Capital, Overmatch Ventures, RTX, Spring Tide Capital, Tamarack Global, and Trousdale Ventures. Want to learn more about what this means for the future of space? Check out Michael Sheetz’s feature on CNBC?for an in-depth look at our Series B and what’s next for Impulse. ?? https://lnkd.in/gng3unrS

“Impulse Space has quickly become a world leader in the development of in-space transportation services for the inner Solar System,” remarks Airbus Ventures Managing Partner, Thomas d'Halluin. “This remarkable financial milestone signifies superb execution driven by both Eric and Tom, each instrumental in helping lead the Impulse team at this critical growth juncture. It is a privilege to be able to support the Impulse team, pioneering the unique technical capabilities essential for harnessing a thriving Earth orbital environment.” Read more: https://bit.ly/47Rodjz

Exclusive – Airbus Ventures raised an $155 million fund to invest in emerging deep tech startups, including #space, called Fund-Y. "This fund is designed to unlock new possibilities,” Thomas d'Halluin, managing partner of Airbus Ventures, told CNBC. About a third of the VC’s capital deployed to date has been in the space sector, with d'Halluin giving Thomas Mueller's Impulse Space as an example of the execution-driven founders that the new fund aims to back "This is about patience. Often, and too often, people want immediate reward. Space is not a place of immediate reward," d'Halluin said.

The collaboration between Atlas AI and Airbus SE is a testament to how #AI-driven insights can inform strategic decision-making, enabling Airbus to anticipate market dynamics and optimize their planning in emerging #aviation hubs. We are proud to be at the forefront of this transformative journey, helping to build #supplychains that are not only resilient but also aligned with sustainable growth. ?? Check out the full article to learn more about how we're making an impact:?https://lnkd.in/eK_DgPZZ

“This partnership with Meyer Burger allows Solestial to take the next step in scaling production, delivering for our customers, and meeting the ever-growing demand for reliable, cost-effective, and abundant #energy in #space,” said Stan Herasimenka, CEO of Solestial.?

#Quantum sensors rely on the laws of nature to access signatures that were previously out of reach, delivering both extreme sensitivity and stability. As a result, quantum-assured navigation can deliver defense against GPS outages and enable transformational new missions. Discover more form Q-CTRL CEO Michael Biercuk in his latest op-ed in Fortune.

GPS has become so ubiquitous in our daily lives that we hardly think about what happens when it’s not available - or trusted. How do we navigate an era of GPS denial, jamming, and spoofing? This is where #QuantumSensing comes into play. Discover how "software ruggedization" can make GPS-free navigation with GPS-like positioning accuracy a reality in the field.