Linebird
Richmond, US · Founded 2018 · Delaware corporation · 6 employees on LinkedIn · 2 known investors
Linebird develops drone-based systems for electric utilities, including the Osprey Nonconductive Payload System and an aerial ohmmeter for contact testing and health assessment of live transmission infrastructure. Its technology serves power utilities for use cases such as line inspection, storm restoration, wildlife mitigation, and ground-to-tower supply transport.
Founders & leadership
Linebird was founded in 2018 by Lee Corbin, David Schul, and Chase Coble.
Investors · 2
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$1.1M disclosed across 4 rounds · 2021–2024
▶$100KraisedDec 2024 · 1 investors · Other Technology
- Michael BeiroExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $650K
- Amount sold
- $100K
- Minimum investment
- $50K
- First sale
- Nov 2024
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 04
▶$535KraisedDec 2023 · 20 investors · Electric UtilitiesRule 506(b)
- ALVIN LEE CORBINExecutive Officer
- SCHUL DAVIDExecutive Officer
- MICHAEL BEIROExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $1.3M
- Amount sold
- $535K
- Minimum investment
- $10K
- Proceeds to insiders
- $235K
- First sale
- Dec 2023
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Virginia, 2023
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$350KraisedFeb 2022 · 7 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- Michael BeiroExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $350K
- Amount sold
- $350K
- Minimum investment
- $10K
- Proceeds to insiders
- $30K
- First sale
- Jan 2022
- Incorporated
- Limited Liability Company, Virginia, 2018
- Federal exemptions
- 04, 06b
▶$125KraisedJun 2021 · 2 investors · Other Technology
- Michael BeiroExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $250K
- Amount sold
- $125K
- Minimum investment
- $50K
- Proceeds to insiders
- $30K
- First sale
- Jun 2021
- Incorporated
- Limited Liability Company, Virginia, 2018
- Federal exemptions
- 04
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Non-dilutive funding · 1 SBIR/STTR award
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Science Foundation | Phase I | 2022 | $256K |
Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Linebird do?
- Linebird develops drone-based systems for electric utilities, including the Osprey Nonconductive Payload System and an aerial ohmmeter for contact testing and health assessment of live transmission infrastructure. Its technology serves power utilities for use cases such as line inspection, storm restoration, wildlife mitigation, and ground-to-tower supply transport.
- Who founded Linebird?
- Linebird was founded by Lee Corbin, David Schul, Chase Coble in 2018.
- Who are Linebird's investors?
- Linebird's investors include Lighthouse Network Ventures Llc, Virginia Venture Partners.
- How much funding has Linebird raised?
- Linebird has disclosed $1.1M raised across 4 rounds.
- Where is Linebird headquartered?
- Linebird is headquartered in Richmond, US.