Aera VC
Singapore · Pre-Seed–Series A · 8 people tracked
Investment thesis
Aera backs companies developing transformative deep technologies that solve fundamental challenges in observation, propulsion, energy, and chemistry. The firm focuses on founders building future-defining technologies across space, aerospace, AI infrastructure, and sustainable industrial solutions, with a philosophy of supporting companies that will become global icons in their domains.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 20, 2026.
Team · 8 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 14 of 35 portfolio companiesAdvanced Manufacturing ×9Cleantech ×6Deep Tech ×6AI & Machine Learning ×4Hardware ×4Climate Tech ×3Energy ×3Space Tech ×3
HQs:United States×10United Kingdom×1Netherlands×1
Investments · 35 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathArray Labs develops radar technology for aerospace and other leading industries. The company focuses on systems engineering, software development, and radar systems innovation.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechDefense TechHardwareSpace TechSan Francisco, US
AutoPallet Robotics develops small mobile robots that handle box movement and palletization in warehouses, designed to integrate into existing facilities at lower cost than traditional automation systems.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningRoboticsSan Francisco, US
Calectra develops electrified, high-temperature industrial heat systems designed to reduce costs and emissions for industrial applications. The company serves energy-intensive manufacturing and industrial sectors requiring decarbonized thermal solutions.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechDeep TechEnergy
Pauliina Meskanen(Co-Founder & CEO)Nate Weger(Co-Founder & CTO)
CarbonChain provides software for companies and financial institutions to measure and account for greenhouse gas emissions across supply chains, from production to shipping to use of commodities and products.
Advanced ManufacturingClimate TechData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaSLondon, GB
Dawn Aerospace builds space transportation infrastructure including flight-proven green chemical satellite propulsion systems, in-space refueling capabilities, and a reusable spaceplane. The company serves satellite operators and space economy participants seeking reliable, sustainable access to orbit and in-space mobility.
Deep TechHardwareSpace TechDelft, NL
Stefan PowellJeroen WinkJames PowellRobert Werner
Gilgamesh Pharmaceutical develops novel chemical entities for psychiatric disorders using medicinal chemistry and AI-powered translational platforms to design rapid-acting therapies targeting neurobiological mechanisms rather than symptom management. The company's pipeline spans depression, anxiety, addiction, and schizophrenia, with programs validated by AbbVie's acquisition of its first asset and partnerships with Columbia University and the National Institute on Drug Abuse.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital HealthHealthtechNew York City, US
JONATHAN SPORN(Founder)inAndrew Kruegel(Founder)inDalibor Sames(Founder)inJonathan Sporn(Founder & CEO)
Godela develops AI models that learn the laws of physics from simulation data to predict system behavior with solver-level accuracy in seconds. The platform serves engineers and designers across thermal, aerodynamic, magnetic, and structural domains by enabling physics-based design optimization without traditional simulation tools.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
Intramotev develops battery-electric retrofit technology for rail transportation, converting traditional railcars into independently-moving, self-propelled vehicles that reduce operational costs and emissions.
CleantechHardwareMobility & TransportationSt. Louis, US
Maritime Fusion designs and builds zero-emission fusion reactors for deployment in maritime transport and remote energy installations. The company aims to use these off-grid applications as a pathway to develop cost-competitive grid-scale fusion reactors.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechDeep TechEnergySan Francisco, US
Reditus Space builds reusable spacecraft systems that enable routine return of cargo from low Earth orbit, supporting in-space manufacturing and physical industrialization of space. The company provides infrastructure for commercial operators and manufacturers to deliver products and materials back to Earth economically.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechDefense TechHardwareSpace TechAtlanta, US
Rewbi rebuilds the electrical grid by financing, optimizing, and maintaining clean energy sources, particularly battery systems for grid stabilization. The company serves the power industry to reduce emissions and increase grid reliability.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningCleantechEnergySan Francisco, US
Thomas Marge(Founder)inDerek Modzelewski(Co-Founder and CTO)in
Solugen develops a biomanufacturing platform using fermentation and bioprocessing technology to produce specialty chemicals at scale. The company serves customers in energy, chemicals, and related industries with cost-effective alternatives to traditional petrochemical-based manufacturing.
Advanced ManufacturingBiotechCleantechClimate TechHealthtechHouston, US
Sean Hunt(Co-founder)inGaurab Chakrabarti(Co-founder & CEO)in
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Aera VC invest at?
- Aera VC invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Aera VC focus on?
- Aera VC focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Cleantech, Deep Tech, Energy, Space Tech.
- Where is Aera VC located?
- Aera VC is headquartered in Singapore, SG.
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