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Iris Automation
Robust collision avoidance systems for industrial drones
About Iris Automation
Iris Automation focuses on enhancing aviation safety by preventing mid-air collisions through advanced AI-based vision technology. The company serves a diverse range of clients, including operators of both uncrewed and crewed aircraft, across various industries. Operating in the aviation market, Iris Automation's business model revolves around providing reliable onboard and ground-based Casia systems that help aircraft navigate complex and congested airspaces safely. The company collaborates with civil aviation authorities worldwide to support the implementation of regulatory frameworks aimed at improving aviation safety and efficiency. Revenue is generated through the sale and maintenance of their Casia systems, as well as through partnerships and collaborations with aviation authorities and industry stakeholders. Keywords: AI, vision technology, aviation safety, mid-air collisions, uncrewed aircraft, crewed aircraft, Casia systems, airspace navigation, regulatory frameworks, civil aviation.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Acquired
- Founded
- 2015
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, United States
- Employees
- 5
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 59.7/100
- Sub-industry
- Autonomous & Sensor Tech
- Sector
- Transportation, Core AI, Drones, Hard Tech, AI Applications, YC S16, DT and LS
- Technology
- Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Deep Tech, Machine Learning, Nanotech, Computer Vision
- Client focus
- b2b
Latest news
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACQUISITION✓Exit | Oct 2023 | $0 | — | uAvionix | ↗ |
| SERIES BEquity / VC | Jun 2022 | $7M | $28M | Lateral Capital Management · John Lilly Strategic Insights | — |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Iris Automation is 2K monthly website visits, down 50% over the last three months. Iris Automation's team declined 78.3% over the past year.
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Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Seed14 investors entered at this stage
Leo Luna
Jenny Yang
Y Combinator
Bee Partners
Michael Berolzheimer
Garrett Goldberg
Kevin Moore
Paul Buchheit
XG Ventures
Semil Shah
Immad Akhund
Jude Gomila
Social Capital
Notable Capital
Series A6 investors entered at this stage
Bessemer Venture Partners
Verizon Ventures
OCA Ventures
Sony Innovation Fund
Lateral Capital Management
John Lilly Strategic Insights
Other known investors7 additional known investors
uAvionix
ARC Angel Fund
Chris Nelson
Flucas Ventures
Ludovic Copéré
Nelson Investments
New Ventures BC
Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.
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