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Daedalean
Autonomous piloting systems for aircraft of today and tomorrow
About Daedalean
Daedalean.ai is a cutting-edge technology startup that operates in the aviation industry, specifically in the development of software for autonomous air transportation. The company is pioneering the future of aviation by reducing the dependency on human pilots and moving towards fully autonomous flight. Their software is designed to be safe, fast, quiet, clean, and affordable, making it a game-changer in the industry.
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Daedalean.ai serves a broad range of clients, including renowned avionics suppliers. They offer a full range of systems and support, partnering with these suppliers to provide comprehensive solutions. One of their key offerings is the Daedalean Eval Kit, which allows clients to explore the capabilities and performance of visual technologies for autonomous flight. This kit includes a tablet UI for live data monitoring and records detailed benchmark data for post-flight analysis.
The company's business model is centered around the development and sale of this software. They generate revenue through the sales of their Eval Kit and other software solutions, as well as through the provision of installation and evaluation support services. Additionally, they provide the necessary drawings and documentation required to test the equipment, further enhancing their revenue streams.
Daedalean.ai's technology is designed to handle key visual tasks at different phases of flight, including taxi, take-off, initial climb, final approach, and landing. It can detect and avoid hazards both on the ground and in the air, and can navigate even in environments where Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) signals are unavailable.
At a glance
- Status
- Acquired
- Founded
- 2016
- Headquarters
- Zurich, Switzerland
- Employees
- 112
- Open positions
- 1
- Dealroom signal
- 66.2/100
- Sub-industry
- Autonomous & Sensor Tech
- Sector
- Aviation, Core AI, Autonomous Mobility, Autonomous Aerial Vehicle, Drones
- Technology
- Artificial Intelligence, Hardware, Deep Tech, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Autonomous & Sensor Tech
- Business model
- Manufacturing
- Client focus
- b2b
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACQUISITIONOther financing | Aug 2025 | $225M | $225M | Destinus | ↗ |
| GRANTOther financing | Apr 2023 | $0 | — | Innosuisse | ↗ |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Daedalean is 4.1K monthly website visits, down 33.9% over the last three months. Daedalean's team declined 5.9% over the past year.
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Investors
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Seed4 investors entered at this stage
European Innovation Council
Carthona Capital
SICTIC
Innosuisse
Series A1 investor entered at this stage
Honeywell Ventures
Series B and later2 investors entered at this stage
Other known investors1 additional known investor
Destinus
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