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Milliray

YC W26

London, GB · 3 employees · 19 known investors

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Milliray develops millimeter-wave radar systems designed to detect, track, and classify small unmanned aircraft systems that conventional radar misses. The company serves airports, critical infrastructure operators, defense agencies, and VIP protection teams across defense and counter-UAS applications.

Also known as DroneTector Inc. · DroneTector · DroneTector Ltd · DroneTector Ltd, DroneTector, Milliray (formerly DroneTector) · Milliray (formerly DroneTector)

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W26)

MMMatthew Moore
Matthew MooreFounderMatthew Moore holds a PhD in Physics from the University of St Andrews and has experience in millimetre-wave radar technology. He founded DroneTector before starting Milliray.
TDThomas Doherty
Thomas DohertyCo-FounderThomas Doherty co-founded DroneTector and holds a DPhil in Atomic & Laser Physics from Oxford and an MPhys in Theoretical Physics from St Andrews.
JFJordina Frances de Mas
Jordina Frances de MasCo-FounderJordina Frances de Mas co-founded DroneTector and holds a PhD in Computer Science with specialization in automated reasoning, with background expertise in formal methods, mathematics, and physics.

Investors · 19

Agrolimen Venturesreported

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Blast.Clubreported$5.5M

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Capitalize VCreportedChicago · $100K – $200K

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Freedom Fundreported

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GaingelsreportedNew York · $200K – $500K

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Metsu Capitalreported

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Oxonian VenturesreportedPalo Alto

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Phosphor Capitalreported

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Rice CapitalreportedCovina

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RobinhoodreportedMenlo Park

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SV AngelreportedSan Francisco · $150K – $20M

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xfactor venturesreportedDedham · $100K – $200K

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Zeno VenturesreportedGeneva

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Zero KnowledgereportedSan Francisco

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Frequently asked questions

What does Milliray do?
Milliray develops millimeter-wave radar systems designed to detect, track, and classify small unmanned aircraft systems that conventional radar misses. The company serves airports, critical infrastructure operators, defense agencies, and VIP protection teams across defense and counter-UAS applications.
Who founded Milliray?
Milliray was founded by Matthew Moore, Thomas Doherty, Jordina Frances de Mas.
Who are Milliray's investors?
Milliray's investors include Abyro Capital, Eight Capital, Pioneer, Y Combinator, Agrolimen Ventures, Blast.Club, Capitalize VC, Cosmic Venture Partners and 11 more.
Where is Milliray headquartered?
Milliray is headquartered in London, GB.