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Buoyant Aero

YC S21

New York City, US · Founded 2020 · 2 employees · Hiring · 6 known investors

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Buoyant Aero provides fully electric, self-flying aerial advertising platforms (blimps) as a service for brands and events. The company handles all aspects from envelope design and custom graphics to flight operations and audience engagement, targeting marketing teams and event organizers.

Also known as Gasbag Technologies, Inc. · Buoyant · Buoyant Technologies · Buoyant Technologies, Buoyant

AdTechAdvanced ManufacturingHardwareRoboticsDronesAdvertisingUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaPartly Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S21)

Buoyant Aero was founded in 2020 by Benjamin Claman.

BCBenjamin Claman
Benjamin ClamanFounder and CEOBenjamin Claman has designed distributed sensing systems for military applications, developed electronically steered antenna technology for satellite communications, and created GPS data-logging systems for motorsports.
JF
Joe Figura

Investors · 6

Soma Capitallisted by Soma CapitalSacramento · $100K – $300K

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Valkyrielisted by ValkyrieSunnyvale
Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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ARC VENTURESreportedNew York

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Global Founders CapitalreportedBerlin · $1M

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Frequently asked questions

What does Buoyant Aero do?
Buoyant Aero provides fully electric, self-flying aerial advertising platforms (blimps) as a service for brands and events. The company handles all aspects from envelope design and custom graphics to flight operations and audience engagement, targeting marketing teams and event organizers.
Who founded Buoyant Aero?
Buoyant Aero was founded by Benjamin Claman in 2020.
Who are Buoyant Aero's investors?
Buoyant Aero's investors include Jude Gomila, Soma Capital, Valkyrie, Y Combinator, ARC VENTURES, Global Founders Capital.
Where is Buoyant Aero headquartered?
Buoyant Aero is headquartered in New York City, US.