Valo
YC W19San Francisco, US · Founded 2018 · 3 employees · 4 known investors
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Valo produces modular hydrofoil systems for boat manufacturers to integrate into vessels, enabling boats to achieve higher speeds while reducing energy consumption and operational noise.
Also known as Boundary Layer Technologies
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W19)
Valo was founded in 2018 by Ed Kearney and Jeremy Osborne.
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Ed KearneyinFounder/CEO
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Jeremy Osbornein𝕏FounderJeremy Osborne is a renewable energy engineer with over a decade of experience in heat pump systems. He previously founded Boundary Layer Technologies (Y Combinator W19) and now leads Electric Air.
Investors · 4
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountSeries BJan 2021Source ↗
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Valo do?
- Valo produces modular hydrofoil systems for boat manufacturers to integrate into vessels, enabling boats to achieve higher speeds while reducing energy consumption and operational noise.
- Who founded Valo?
- Valo was founded by Ed Kearney, Jeremy Osborne in 2018.
- Who are Valo's investors?
- Valo's investors include Oyster Ventures, V1 VC, Y Combinator, EIC.
- Where is Valo headquartered?
- Valo is headquartered in San Francisco, US.


