Accelerating Critical Technologies in Aerospace & Defense

Aero X Ventures is a technology-driven venture firm backing proven founders at the intersection of Aerospace, Defense, and Deep Tech.

We invest in foundational technologies that strengthen both commercial leadership and national security capabilities

Our portfolio companies typically demonstrate strong technical validation and capital efficiency, often bootstrapping to meaningful revenue before seeking institutional investment.

We focus on critical areas including

Autonomous Systems

Artificial Intelligence

Advanced Manufacturing

Cybersecurity

Beyond

capital

We provide active operational support and strategic guidance. Our deep networks across defense primes, government agencies, and commercial partners help accelerate adoption and create paths to early exits. We've developed a systematic approach to identifying and scaling dual-use technologies that solve urgent operational challenges.

Beyond capitol

Our Portfolio

Our portfolio companies are solving critical operational challenges in both defense and commercial markets, typically achieving significant revenue before taking outside investment.

Co-founded by Steve Wozniak, Alex Fielding, and Dr. Moriba Jah, Privateer is developing data infrastructure to support sustainable growth in the space economy.

Vermeer specializes in augmented reality (AR) and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for mission planning and visualization.

Whisper Aero is dedicated to creating cleaner, quieter, and more efficient propulsion solutions.

Starfish Space develops the Otter satellite servicing vehicle for in-orbit satellite maintenance, including life extension and disposal.

Istari Digital is developing a digital engineering collaboration platform to revolutionize the creation, testing, and certification of technologies through modeling and simulation.

Wilder Systems provides modular robotic solutions for aerospace manufacturing and maintenance.

Scylla operates in the security services industry, offering solutions designed to enhance safety and security for businesses.

Cyvl.ai specializes in AI-powered mapping solutions for transportation infrastructure management.

Exyn develops autonomous aerial robot systems designed for real-time, safe, and efficient 3D mapping in high-risk, GPS-denied environments.

Seasats specializes in the development and operation of solar-powered autonomous surface vehicles (ASVs) for defense, scientific, and commercial applications.

Our Team

By combining domain expertise across aerospace, defense, and deep tech with systematic evaluation methods, our team precisely target opportunities where innovation meets market demand.