AeroX Ventures
Winston-Salem, North Carolina · Invests in US · Website
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We invest in foundational technologies that strengthen both commercial leadership and national security capabilities. We back technical founders building dual-use innovations at the intersection of Aerospace, Defense, and Deep Tech. Portfolio companies demonstrate strong technical validation and capital efficiency, often bootstrapping to meaningful revenue before institutional investment.
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No consumer applications, non-technical founding teams, or companies without clear aerospace/defense relevance. We avoid late-stage investments outside our core sectors. No international companies outside US operations.
How they invest
- Lead or follow
- Usually leads
- Typical decision
- ~2 weeks
- Warm intro
- Not required
- Involvement
- Advisor
- Fund status
- Actively deploying
- Decision process
- Partnership vote
Partners & team
3 contacts on file
David Mounts Gonzales
General PartnerFounder, Chairman of Investment Committee · Primary contact
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Privateer integrates data sources from sea to space to sculpt information into answers, enabling problem-solvers across a variety of industries to understand the present, anticipate the future, and make informed decisions in the face of complex challenges.
Whisper Aero develops cleaner, quieter propulsion systems for drones and aircraft, empowering a more compelling and connected future with efficient propulsion solutions.
Starfish Space is a satellite servicing company focused on building the infrastructure for humanity's expansion into space, featuring their autonomous satellite servicing vehicle, Otter.
Istari Digital is a digital engineering platform focused on enhancing collaboration and data flow for aerospace and defense companies. It automates engineering workflows, enabling faster simulations, requirement changes, and reporting, ultimately saving time and resources for critical programs.
Wilder Systems specializes in precision robotic solutions that transform aerospace manufacturing and maintenance, focusing on modular, autonomous robots to enhance productivity, quality, and ergonomics in aircraft production.
Creating the best possible AI tech for video surveillance
Cyvl.ai is an AI-powered infrastructure intelligence platform that helps cities and towns manage and optimize their transportation infrastructure through advanced data analytics and vehicle-mounted sensors.
Exyn Technologies specializes in industrial drone technology, providing advanced solutions for industries such as mining, construction, geospatial, and oil & gas through their autonomous drone systems and software.
The AI Targeting Layer for Intelligent Defense.
JetZero is pioneering the future of aviation with a focus on zero emissions and innovative aircraft designs, including a blended-wing body for enhanced efficiency.
Claro's is a family-owned Italian grocery store serving Southern California since 1948, offering a variety of Italian groceries and products.
Seasats specializes in autonomous surface vehicles designed for defense and ocean operations, focusing on applications such as monitoring ghost fleets, hurricane paths, illegal fishing, and toxic algal blooms.
Recent activity
- Mar 2026
Claros
Seed · Participated
- Feb 2026
Seasats
Series A · Participated
- Jan 2026
JetZero
Series B · Participated
- Dec 2025
JetZero
Series · Investor
- Oct 2025
Vermeer
Series A · Participated
- Aug 2025
EdgeCortix
Series B · Participated
- Feb 2025
Seasats
Pre-Seed · Lead
AeroX Ventures in the news
ubn.news
An American-Ukrainian defense tech startup that is developing autonomous drone solutions has secured $10M.
10 months ago
en.ain.ua
Vermeer raises $10 million for drones resistant to electronic warfare
10 months ago
citybiz
AeroX Joins $10M Series A for DefTech Startup Vermeer
10 months ago
citybiz
DefTech Startup Vermeer Closes $10M Series A Led by Draper Associates
10 months ago
Inventure.com.ua
US–Ukrainian Startup Vermeer Raises $10 Million for Drone Navigation Systems
10 months ago
PR Newswire
American-Ukrainian Defense Tech Startup Vermeer Reaches $10M in Total Series A Funding Following Draper Associates-Led Extension
10 months ago
Pulse 2.0
Vermeer: $10 Million Series A Raised To Advance GPS-Free Drone Navigation Technology
10 months ago
Scroll.media
American-Ukrainian Startup Vermeer Raises $10M, Led by Draper Associates
10 months ago
Dronelife
Vermeer Secures $10 Million Series A to Advance GPS-Free Drone Navigation for Defense and Dual-Use Applications
10 months ago
The Business Journals
NC Business Minds: AeroX co-founder says Triad, NC are poised as drones, eVTOLs advance
Apr 2025
The Business Journals
Next in flight: How Winston-Salem and Triad can become a hub for aviation's next low-altitude wave
May 2024
Pulse 2.0
Cyvl: AI-Powered Mapping Technology Company Raises $6 Million
Apr 2024
citybiz.co
Cyvl.ai Raises $6M Funding
Apr 2024
The SaaS News
Cyvl.ai Secures $6 Million in Funding
Mar 2024
TechCrunch
Cyvl.ai is bringing data-driven solutions to transportation infrastructure
Mar 2024
The Business Journals
Funding wrap: Biggest round so far in '23, plus dollars flow for robotics and real estate tech
Nov 2023
TechCrunch
Whisper Aero wants to make aviation, and the rest of the world, quieter
Apr 2023
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