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ACSL
Manufactures and sells industrial drones and provides autonomous-control solutions for unmanned and IoT-enabled operations
About ACSL
ACSL, Inc. specializes in the development and implementation of industrial drones, focusing on logistics, infrastructure inspection, disaster prevention, and emerging use cases. Founded in 2013, the company has been at the forefront of autonomous control technology and robotics, with a mission to liberate humanity through technology. ACSL serves a diverse range of clients, including government agencies and private enterprises, particularly in sectors that require reliable and efficient drone solutions. The company operates primarily in the Japanese market but has a growing international presence. Its business model revolves around the sale and deployment of advanced drone systems, as well as offering related services such as maintenance and training. Revenue is generated through direct sales, government contracts, and long-term service agreements. ACSL's competitive edge lies in its cutting-edge technology and its ability to meet stringent safety and regulatory standards, making it a preferred choice for critical infrastructure projects.
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- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2013
- Headquarters
- Tokyo, Japan
- Employees
- 31
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 44.0/100
- Sector
- Defence, Aerospace, Defence Applications, Drones, Aviation and Aerospace, NIF defense security and resilience, NIF awareness and decision making, DT and LS
- Technology
- Artificial Intelligence, Hardware, Deep Tech, Computer Vision, Connected Device
- Business model
- Manufacturing
- Client focus
- b2b
- Investment activity
- 6 companies, latest Mar 2022
- Capital deployed
- $25M
- Preferred round
- SERIES A
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Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPOExit | Dec 2018 | $0 | — | Undisclosed | — |
| LATE VC✓Equity / VC | Jan 2018 | $16M | $65M | Mizuho Capital | — |
Financials
Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for ACSL is 36K monthly website visits, up 16.1% over the last three months. ACSL's team grew 3.3% over the past year.
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Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Series B and later1 investor entered at this stage
Mizuho Capital
Other known investors4 additional known investors
iGlobe Partners
Mirai Creation fund
Rakuten
UTEC - The University of Tokyo Edge Capital Partners
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