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OutSail Technologies

DefunctYC W23

San Francisco, US · Founded 2022 · 3 employees · 11 known investors

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OutSail Technologies manufactures autonomous retractable wing sails for vessels that harness wind power, using aerospace engineering to replace conventional fuel-powered propulsion systems.

Also known as OutSail Shipping Corporation · OutSail Shipping

Advanced ManufacturingClimate TechLogistics & Supply ChainLogisticsClimateClimateTechUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W23)

OutSail Technologies was founded in 2022 by Arpan Rau, Bailey Da Costa, and Joseph Oorebeek.

ARArpan Rau
Arpan RauCo-founder · CEO & Lead Engineer2022–2024Aerospace engineer with over a decade of experience in hardware development and team leadership at SpaceX, Relativity Space, Momentus, Astra, Impossible Aerospace, and Nuro. Founded and led OutSail Technologies, which developed wind-powered maritime freight systems before closing operations.
BDBailey Da Costa
Bailey Da CostaFounderuntil 2024Bailey Da Costa is co-founder and Chief Engineer at OutSail Shipping, which develops wind-powered maritime freight solutions. He previously held senior engineering roles at Impossible Aerospace and Aeye, and founded QuizMount, a social media-based study platform.
JOJoseph Oorebeek
Joseph OorebeekCo-founder · Chief Technology Officer2022–2024Joseph Oorebeek has worked as an aerodynamicist across supersonics, hydrodynamics, automotive, and aerospace applications, with expertise in experimental fluid dynamics and simulation tools. At OutSail Technologies, he develops engineering solutions across multiple disciplines.

Investors · 11

Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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Agrolimen Venturesreported

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Aidenlair Capitalreported

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Balaji RollingreportedLynnwood

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BOND STreported

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Braewick Holdingsreported

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Hephaestus VenturesreportedNew York City

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Parcel Breported

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Sandhill (ex Stonks)reportedSan Francisco

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Venture Hacks LPreportedSeattle

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Frequently asked questions

What does OutSail Technologies do?
OutSail Technologies manufactures autonomous retractable wing sails for vessels that harness wind power, using aerospace engineering to replace conventional fuel-powered propulsion systems.
Who founded OutSail Technologies?
OutSail Technologies was founded by Arpan Rau, Bailey Da Costa, Joseph Oorebeek in 2022.
Who are OutSail Technologies's investors?
OutSail Technologies's investors include Gaingels, Y Combinator, Agrolimen Ventures, Aidenlair Capital, Balaji Rolling, BOND ST, Braewick Holdings, Hephaestus Ventures and 3 more.
Where is OutSail Technologies headquartered?
OutSail Technologies is headquartered in San Francisco, US.