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A collision-tolerant drone with a LiDAR sensor that makes 3D maps in real time

Lausanne, SwitzerlandFounded 2013Aviation
Valuation $0–100M Latest valuation · 2022
Revenue <$1M Latest reported FY
Headcount 100–500 Current team size
Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding
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About Flyability

Founded in 2014 as a spin-off from EPFL (École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne), Flyability SA develops and manufactures drones for inspecting inaccessible and hazardous indoor environments. The company was founded by Patrick Thévoz (CEO) and Dr. Adrien Briod (CTO). The co-founders met while studying robotics at EPFL, and the inspiration for the company arose from events like the Fukushima nuclear disaster, which highlighted the need for robots to enter dangerous spaces to gather data and keep humans safe. Dr. Briod's PhD research, which included work at Harvard University, focused on novel methods for stabilizing drones in cluttered spaces, inspired by the flight of insects. This research became the technological foundation for Flyability's signature collision-tolerant drones.

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Flyability's core business revolves around the sale of its advanced drone systems and proprietary software to industrial clients. The company targets sectors such as power generation, oil and gas, mining, chemicals, maritime, and wastewater infrastructure. Its primary product line is the Elios series of drones, which are protected by a pioneering cage, allowing them to collide with objects and continue flying, making them ideal for complex, GPS-denied environments. The flagship Elios 3 drone integrates LiDAR technology and computer vision to create real-time 3D maps of assets as it flies, enabling precise locational awareness and detailed data collection. The drone platform is modular, supporting various payloads like ultrasonic thickness gauges and radiation sensors. This technology allows clients to significantly reduce inspection costs, decrease asset downtime from days to hours, and eliminate the need for dangerous human entry into confined spaces.

Headquartered in Paudex, Switzerland, Flyability has expanded its global presence with offices in Denver, Shanghai, and Singapore. The company serves over 1,450 clients in more than 60 countries. It has raised a total of $39.2 million over nine funding rounds, with its latest Series C round in September 2022. Key investors include ETF Partners, Swisscom Ventures, and Dow.

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At a glance

Status
Operational
Founded
2013
Headquarters
Lausanne, Switzerland
Employees
146
Open positions
8
Dealroom signal
83.0/100
Sector
Aviation, Aerospace, Testing, Verification, Risk Management, Remote Monitoring, Aerial Photography, Industrial Robotics, Drones, Spinout, Aviation and Aerospace
Technology
Deep Tech, Connected Device
Business model
Manufacturing
Client focus
b2b

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Funding history

10 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
SERIES CEquity / VC Mar 2023 Chevron Technology Ventures
SERIES CEquity / VC Sep 2022 $17M $68M Cargill Ventures
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Financials

Revenue over time

Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.

YearRevenueGrowth
2026
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
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Growth signals

Flyability website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Flyability is 99K monthly website visits, up 15.1% over the last three months. Flyability's team grew 8.1% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits99K 3-month web change+15.1% 1-year team growth+8.1%
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Investors

18 investors on the cap table

From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.

Seed5 investors entered at this stage

  • Venture Kick
  • GoBeyond
  • Bettina Buechel
  • Fondation FIT
  • MKS Alternative Investments

Series A3 investors entered at this stage

  • ETF Partners
  • Swisscom Ventures
  • Dow

Series B and later4 investors entered at this stage

  • Future Industry Ventures
  • Redstone
  • Cargill Ventures
  • Chevron Technology Ventures

Other known investors6 additional known investors

  • EPFL Swiss Federal Polytechnic School of Lausanne
  • Plug and Play
  • Startup Autobahn
  • Technology fund
  • VentureLab
  • Verve Ventures
Team profiled 16 named & role-tagged
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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
11 countries with
team presence
🇨🇭 Switzerland78.8%
🇺🇸 United States10.2%
🇫🇷 France2.5%
🇩🇪 Germany2.5%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom0.8%
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