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Kairox Systems
YC F26San Francisco, US · Founded 2026 · 3 employees · 1 known investors
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Kairox Systems develops autonomous amphibious drones that both fly and operate underwater, designed for long-range use, low-cost swarm deployment, and tasks such as mine detection, coastline inspection, and engaging maritime threats. The company builds these defense vehicles for military customers, including the U.S. Marine Corps and allied militaries.
Advanced ManufacturingHardwareDronesAerospaceMaritimeDefenseUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (F26)
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Jorge CavazosFounder/COOHe previously served as lead ADCS engineer at Oligo Space, where he worked on control law design, magnetorquer fabrication, and hardware-in-the-loop qualification, and built self-regulating membrane testing systems at the MIT Bioinstrumentation Lab; he holds a BS in Aerospace Engineering from MIT.
Investors · 1
The YC application· Fall 2026 batch
What they told YC
- Describe what your company does in 50 characters or less.
- The company builds autonomous drones capable of both aerial and underwater operation.
Summarized from the founders' answers on their Y Combinator profile.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Kairox Systems do?
- Kairox Systems develops autonomous amphibious drones that both fly and operate underwater, designed for long-range use, low-cost swarm deployment, and tasks such as mine detection, coastline inspection, and engaging maritime threats. The company builds these defense vehicles for military customers, including the U.S. Marine Corps and allied militaries.
- Who are Kairox Systems's investors?
- Kairox Systems's investors include Y Combinator.
- Where is Kairox Systems headquartered?
- Kairox Systems is headquartered in San Francisco, US.