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IONA
Techstars '23Bedford, GB · Founded 2021 · 30 employees on LinkedIn · 2 known investors
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IONA develops autonomous delivery drones to address rural logistics gaps. The company designs drone systems and software for last-mile delivery in underserved areas.
Founders & leadership
IONA was founded in 2021 by Etienne Louvet.
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Etienne LouvetFounder & CEOÉtienne Louvet is founder and CEO of IONA, which develops autonomous delivery drone systems and software for last-mile logistics in rural and underserved areas. He has worked across autonomy, robotics, and logistics technologies, and holds advisory and investment roles in automation and infrastructure companies.
Investors · 2
Mount VClisted by Mount VCGrand Cayman · $500K – $640K
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Techstarslisted by TechstarsBoulder · $220K
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Related companies · 2
Inova DroneInova Drone designs and manufactures small unmanned aircraft systems with modular, customizable designs for government, defense, industrial, and commercial applications. The systems integrate sensors, cameras, and 5G connectivity to deliver real-time data processing and mission-critical capabilities.
Ondas HoldingsOndas Inc. (Nasdaq: ONDS) provides autonomous systems, counter-drone solutions, private wireless networks, and AI capabilities through its Ondas Autonomous Systems and Ondas Networks business units. It serves customers in rail, energy, public safety, critical infrastructure, and government markets.
Companies working in the same space as IONA.
Companies House · registry record
View on Companies House ↗- Registered name
- IONA LIMITED
- Company number
- OE024466
- Status
- Registered
- Company type
- registered overseas entity
- Incorporated
- 8 Feb 2023
- Registered office
- 26 New Street, St Helier, JE2 3RA
- Confirmation statement
- last made up to 24 Nov 2025 · next due 8 Dec 2026
Source: Companies House public register · retrieved 24 Jul 2026. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Frequently asked questions
- What does IONA do?
- IONA develops autonomous delivery drones to address rural logistics gaps. The company designs drone systems and software for last-mile delivery in underserved areas.
- Who founded IONA?
- IONA was founded by Etienne Louvet in 2021.
- Who are IONA's investors?
- IONA's investors include Mount VC, Techstars.
- Where is IONA headquartered?
- IONA is headquartered in Bedford, GB.