What is Airobotics?
Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Israel, Airobotics specializes in the development of fully automated, pilotless drone platforms. By integrating advanced robotics with sophisticated software, the company provides end-to-end aerial data solutions that operate without human intervention. This technology is primarily deployed in complex industrial environments, such as mining, oil and gas, and large-scale infrastructure, where precision, safety, and continuous monitoring are critical. Airobotics distinguishes itself by offering a turnkey solution that encompasses hardware, software, and regulatory compliance, effectively bridging the gap between traditional manual drone operations and fully autonomous industrial intelligence.
How much funding has Airobotics raised?
Airobotics has raised a total of $97M across 4 funding rounds:
Series A
$6M
Series B
$28.5M
Series C
$32.5M
Series D
$30M
Series A (2015): $6M with participation from UpWest, Richard Wooldridge, BlueRun Ventures, and Noam Bardin
Series B (2016): $28.5M led by BlueRun Ventures, UpWest, and CRV
Series C (2017): $32.5M supported by Charles River, Blue Run Ventures, BlueRun Ventures China, Microsoft Ventures, and OurCrowd
Series D (2019): $30M, investors not publicly disclosed
Key Investors in Airobotics
CRV
A long-standing venture capital firm established in 1970 that focuses on early-stage technology startups, providing strategic partnership from inception through to IPO.
BlueRun Ventures
A global venture capital fund founded in 1998 with a significant presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, specializing in high-growth technology investments.
UpWest
A specialized venture firm that supports Israeli founders in scaling their operations and entering the competitive United States market.
What's next for Airobotics?
Following the successful completion of its Series D round, Airobotics is well-positioned to accelerate its global expansion and deepen its technological moat. The company is expected to focus on scaling its operational footprint in key international markets while enhancing its software-as-a-service (SaaS) capabilities to provide deeper predictive analytics for its industrial clientele. As the regulatory landscape for autonomous flight continues to evolve, Airobotics remains at the forefront of standardizing pilotless operations, likely prioritizing strategic partnerships that integrate its drone platforms into broader digital twin and smart factory ecosystems. The firm's ability to maintain high-tier investor support suggests a clear path toward long-term market dominance in the industrial robotics sector.
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