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San Francisco, California · Invests in US; Europe; MENA; North America · Website

SeedPre-SeedSeries AAI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsSpace & DefenseRoboticsManufacturingAerospace & DefenseRobotics & AutomationDeveloper Tools & Infrastructure

Thesis

Next-generation aerospace will be powered by software, AI, and robotics - not new aircraft. We invest in enabling technologies that unlock aerospace innovation: software, design tools, AI systems, robotics, advanced manufacturing, and novel concepts for autonomous operations.

Likely not a fit for

No aircraft platforms, pure hardware plays without software/AI, consumer applications, or non-aerospace focused companies

How they invest

Lead or follow
Usually leads
Typical decision
~1 month
Warm intro
Preferred
Involvement
Advisor
Fund status
Actively deploying
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

2 contacts on file

PS

Peter Shannon

General PartnerFounder, Managing Director · Primary contact

+ Pitch
LT

Luka Tomljenovic

PartnerPartner

+ Pitch

Portfolio

Assaia
DantiEnterprise Software

Danti is an AI company building a revolutionary AI Data Analyst who can answer questions about any place and time – instantly. It enables users to make sense of vast amounts of data collected on Earth, providing access to decision-making information regardless of expertise.

C-InfinityEnterprise Software

C-Infinity is building foundational AI for mechanical design and manufacturing, focusing on connecting design and production through intelligent automation and spatial analysis.

T-RoboticsRobotics Automation

T-ROBOTICS is a pioneering AI-driven robotics software company redefining automation with built-in robotic intelligence, empowering industries to achieve unprecedented flexibility, adaptability, and autonomy in robotic operations.

MannaLogistics Supply Chain

Manna is an air delivery service that utilizes drones to deliver items such as medical equipment and food quickly and efficiently, reducing traffic and pollution.

Machina LabsManufacturing Industrial

Machina Labs builds and operates elastic factories that utilize AI-guided robotics to manufacture precision metal structures from CAD designs in days, without the need for traditional tooling.

Drone-HandAgetech Longevity

Drone-Hand delivers autonomous drone and fixed-camera systems that reduce labour, improve safety and provide reliable visibility across stations, feedlots and dairies — even in areas without internet connectivity.

Istari DigitalEnterprise Software

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.

PhysicsXEnterprise Software

PhysicsX is deploying AI to transform how physical systems are engineered, embedding intelligence across the entire product lifecycle, from concepting and design to manufacturing and operations.

OrqaGaming

Orqa is a company focused on innovating products across the FPV drones industry, developing advanced technology for First Person View (FPV) and Remote Reality (RR) applications.

WorldscapeEnterprise Software

Worldscape is building the Data Fabric for the AI Era—a universal control plane that orchestrates distributed data, agents, sensors, and systems at scale, enabling optimized decision-making through AI-driven simulations and real-time analytics.

SwarmerRobotics Automation

Swarmer specializes in UAV autonomy solutions, enabling drones to operate collaboratively and autonomously without the need for direct human control. Their technology has been proven effective in combat scenarios, allowing for scalable drone operations in various environments.

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Research briefRead more
Radius Capital Research Investment Thesis Radius Capital is a specialized aerospace-first venture capital firm founded in 2019 by Peter Shannon. The firm invests exclusively in early-stage deep tech, software, and AI systems that redefine what is possible in aerospace, robotics, and advanced mobility. Rather than investing in aircraft themselves, Radius Capital focuses on the enabling technologies

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