Boeing HorizonX Ventures
Corporate VCChicago · Seed–Late Stage · 6 people tracked
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Investment thesis
HorizonX Ventures invests in market-leading companies throughout long product lifecycles in highly technical target markets, leveraging Boeing's investment track record, deep industry knowledge, operating experience, and extensive relationships in aerospace, defense, and industrial services sectors.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
Team · 6 people
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What they invest in
from 31 of 61 portfolio companiesAdvanced Manufacturing ×12Hardware ×12Defense Tech ×11AI & Machine Learning ×9Enterprise Software ×7Deep Tech ×6Space Tech ×6Logistics & Supply Chain ×5
HQs:United States×26Australia×1Spain×1United Kingdom×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 16 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×62 founders×53 founders×34+ founders×2
Where their founders studiedfrom 21 founders with education data
Stanford University Graduate School of Business ×3Imperial College London ×2Royal College of Art ×2Stanford University ×2UC Santa Barbara ×2University of Nevada, Reno ×2
What their founders studiedfrom 19 founders with field-of-study data
Engineering ×13Business & Management ×3Computer Science ×3
Where their founders worked beforefrom 21 founders with career history
Arizona State University ×2Carnegie Mellon University ×2CJP Group ×2Sierra Nevada Corporation ×2
7 founders hold a PhD · 2 hold an MBA (of 23 with degree data)
Investments · 61 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2023 · 12022 · 12019 · 22018 · 15 dated
Redwire develops aerospace infrastructure, autonomous systems, and multi-domain defense technologies for space and air operations.
AI & Machine LearningDefense TechRoboticsSpace TechJacksonville, US
NATHAN O'KONEK(Executive Officer)WILLIAM HARRISON READ(Executive Officer)ANDREW RUSH(Executive Officer)Peter Cannito(Chairman and Chief Executive Officer)Steve Adlich(President, Defense Tech)inChris Edmunds(Chief Financial Officer)in
Co-investorsKluz Ventures
Virgin Galactic operates suborbital spaceflights, offering astronaut journeys for private passengers as well as access for scientists and researchers to conduct experiments in suborbital space.
Deep TechSpace TechTravel & Hospitality
Richard BransoninBurt RutanMichael Colglazier(Chief Executive Officer, President and Director)in
Boston, US
Natalya Brikner(Executive Officer, Director)inRobert Smith(Executive Officer)
BoardDarren Garber(Executive Officer, Director)Danil Subkhankulov(Director)Robert Kaemmerer(Director)Greg Nixon(Director)
Co-investorsAME Cloud VenturesFounder CollectiveRRE VenturesShasta VenturesSlow VenturesTracker Capital
AIM MRO supplies materials and coatings for aerospace maintenance, repair, and overhaul, including diffusion braze materials, vapor and thermal spray coatings, wires, masking, and solid film lubricants.
Advanced ManufacturingEnterprise SoftwareHardwareLogistics & Supply ChainNew MaterialsGreenville, US
Scott Wandtke(President & CEO)in
Co-investorsAE Industrial Partners
Alpine Air Express operates a regional on-demand air-cargo business transporting mail, packages, and time-sensitive cargo throughout the western United States, serving major clients including USPS and UPS.
HardwareLogistics & Supply ChainProvo, US
Co-investorsAE Industrial Partners
Applied Composites manufactures and engineers composite structures for aerospace applications, including airframes, engines, defense systems, launch vehicles, and satellites.
Advanced ManufacturingDefense TechNew MaterialsBrea, US
Co-investorsAE Industrial Partners
Belcan is a global supplier of design, software, manufacturing, supply chain, and digital engineering solutions for the aerospace, defense, space, government, automotive, and industrial sectors.
Advanced ManufacturingDefense TechEnterprise Software
Saurabh(CEO)Lance(Former CEO)
Co-investorsAE Industrial Partners
Calca Solutions manufactures high-purity Hydrazine, a specialty chemical used in aerospace, defense, pharmaceuticals, and water treatment applications.
Advanced ManufacturingDefense TechEnergyLake Charles, US
Co-investorsAE Industrial Partners
Datch offers a Diagnostic Agent, an AI tool for industrial maintenance that extracts and connects data from work orders, schematics, OEM manuals, and alarms to help frontline technicians complete first-time-right fixes.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
Ben Purcell(CTO)inMark Fosdike(CEO)inAric Thorn(CPO)in
BoardErnst Sack(Director)in
Co-investorsArc AngelsBlackhorn VenturesBlue Bear Capital PartnersIcehouse VenturesThird Prime
Burlington, US
Duncan McCallum(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
BoardMichael Foley(Director)Jason Norris(Director)Carey Chen(Director)
Co-investorsBantam GroupG20 VenturesKhosla Ventures
FLYR provides a modular Offer & Order retailing platform for airlines, layered on top of existing passenger service systems to enable omnichannel shopping carts, dynamic AI-driven pricing, marketplace bundling of flights with hotels and activities, post-booking servicing, and cross-airline commerce.
AI & Machine LearningSaaSTravel & HospitalitySan Francisco, US
Alex Mans(Founder and Chief Executive Officer)inCyril Guiraud(Co-Founder and Former Chief Marketing Officer)inJean Tripier(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardUllas Naik(Director)inPankaj Shah(Director)
Co-investorsBeyond CapitalBrightstone Venture CapitalCota CapitalHaymaker VenturesJetBlue VenturesSKY VC+4 more
Global Jet Capital provides aircraft financing and asset management services exclusively for the business aviation market.
Fintech
Vivek Kaushal(Chief Executive Officer)in
BoardShawn Vick(Chairman)
Co-investorsAE Industrial PartnersKohlberg Kravis Roberts
Gravity Sketch is an immersive 3D workspace for product ideation, design, and collaborative reviews, letting teams map objects in 3D, compare against engineering data, and validate ergonomics at 1:1 scale in VR.
Enterprise SoftwareHardwareSaaS
Oluwaseyi Sosanya(Founder)in
Co-investorsAccelKhosla VenturesKindred CapitalMolten VenturesPoint NineDreamers VC+3 more
Immfly provides digital onboard solutions for airlines, focused on the in-flight passenger experience for the air travel industry.
HardwareMedia & EntertainmentSaaSTravel & HospitalityBarcelona, ES
Pablo Linz(CEO and Co-founder)inJimmy M. von Korff(Executive Chairman and Co-founder)in
Co-investorsCriteria Venture TechEncomenda VCAE Industrial PartnersCaixa Capital
JuliaHub provides a cloud-based SaaS platform for scientific and technical computing, offering development, deployment, and scaling capabilities for Julia programs along with specialized tools for pharmaceutical modeling, multi-physics simulation, and circuit design.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureDeep TechBoston, US
Viral Shah(Executive Officer, Director)inAlan EdelmaninJeff BezansoninStefan Karpinski(Director)inDeepak Vinchhi(Executive Officer, Director)inKeno Mark Fischer(Director)in
Co-investorsFounder CollectiveMenlo VenturesGeneral CatalystIn-Q-Tel
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Kellstrom Aerospace provides aftermarket aviation lifecycle solutions and services for the commercial engine market.
Advanced ManufacturingLogistics & Supply ChainDavie, US
Co-investorsAE Industrial Partners
Matternet develops drone-based logistics systems for autonomous transport and delivery.
HardwareLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsMountain View, US
Andreas Raptopoulos(Founder & CEO)inAlexander Norman-Elvenich(Executive Officer)Jason Secore(CFO)inAlex Norman(COO)in
BoardSaurabh Ranjan(Director)Chris Dawson(Director)in
Co-investorsHemisphere Ventures LLCLakeside CapitalMcKesson VenturesWinklevoss Capital
Moeller Aerospace machines flight-critical turbine engine components and complex parts for major aerospace original equipment manufacturers and engine programs.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechDefense TechHardwareSpace Tech
Co-investorsAE Industrial Partners
Myriota provides satellite connectivity infrastructure for IoT devices, enabling partners to develop solutions across industries.
AgTechHardwareIoTSpace Tech
Dr David Haley(CTO & Co-Founder)
Co-investorsArtesianIn-Q-TelInterValley VenturesMain Sequence VenturesRight Click CapitalSouth Australian Venture Capital Fund+1 more
Near Earth Autonomy builds autonomous pilot systems, marketed as "Captain," that let aircraft fly missions with reduced or no onboard crew, certified up to the highest airworthiness standards.
AI & Machine LearningDefense TechRoboticsPittsburgh, US
Sanjiv Singh(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inLyle Chamberlain(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inSebastian Scherer(Executive Officer, Promoter)inMarcel Bergerman(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardCharles Toups(Director)
Pangiam develops biometric identity verification and threat detection products for travel, aviation security, border management, and public safety.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityData & InfrastructureDefense TechDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareGovTech
Kevin McAleenan(Chief Executive Officer, Board Member)in
Co-investorsAE Industrial PartnersScout VenturesScout Ventures
Plyable provides AI-driven software and engineering services for composite and metallic mold and part manufacturing, serving aerospace, automotive, marine, defense, and consumer goods manufacturers.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesNew MaterialsSaaSOxford, GB
Martin OughtoninAdam LoftsMark Runciman(CEO)Rich Mead(CFO)inLuke Hunter(CTO)in
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Co-investorsMaven Capital PartnersMolten VenturesOxford Investment Opportunity Network (OION)
Powder Alloy manufactures thermal spray powders for industrial applications, serving customers with specific material and coating requirements.
Advanced ManufacturingHardwareNew MaterialsCincinnati, US
Co-investorsAE Industrial Partners
Quincus provides optimization software for routing and sequencing logistics operations, solving complex pickup and delivery problems with time windows, multiple depots, and variable fleet capabilities.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply Chain
Co-investorsNavigate VenturesTradeworksUP PartnersGGV Capital
REDLattice is a U.S.-owned defense technology company that develops cyber solutions and tools for the intelligence community, law enforcement, and military organizations.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDeep TechDefense Tech
Co-investorsAE Industrial Partners
Resolute Industrial operates multiple business units across the HVACR (heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration) and power industry, offering services including remanufacturing, sales, and equipment rentals.
Advanced ManufacturingEnergyHardware
Co-investorsAE Industrial PartnersStellus Capital Management
Salient Motion designs and manufactures critical actuation systems for commercial aviation and defense applications.
Advanced ManufacturingDefense TechHardwareSouthern California, US
Vishaal Mali(Chief Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsCantos VenturesDns CapitalHummingbird VenturesAndreessen HorowitzBoxGroup
Second Front delivers software solutions to government and allied democracies to accelerate access to emerging technologies.
Defense TechDeveloper ToolsGovTechSaaSArlington, US
Peter Dixon(Chief Executive Officer)inTyler Sweatt(Founder)inMark Butler(President)in
BoardAlberto Yepez(Director)Austin Walne(Director)inPeter Pace(Director)
Co-investors137 VenturesAbstract VenturesArtis VenturesBattery VenturesBooz Allen VenturesEvolution VC Partners+5 more
Space company developing the Dream Chaser commercial spaceplane and the LIFE habitat for a next-generation LEO space station.
Broomfield, US
Fatih Ozmen(Director)inEren Ozmen(Director)inDan Jablonsky(Executive Officer, Director)inTroy Lahr(Executive Officer)inKelly Garehime(Executive Officer)
BoardCyrus Behbehani(Director)
Co-investorsAE Industrial PartnersCoatue ManagementIndustrious VenturesGeneral AtlanticLuminarX
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Skylo develops software-defined networking technology that integrates satellite and terrestrial networks to provide continuous connectivity for carriers, businesses, and governments worldwide.
IoTMelbourne, AU
Parthsarathi Trivedi(CEO and co-founder)inAndrew Nuttall(CTO and co-founder)inAndrew E. Kalman(Chief Hardware Architect and co-founder)inTarun Gupta(CBO and co-founder)in
Co-investorsBMW i VenturesDCM VenturesIntel CapitalNext47NGP CapitalSamsung Catalyst Fund+5 more
Solairus Aviation manages a fleet of over 150 business jets and provides aircraft management and private charter services for clients globally.
Enterprise SoftwareMobility & TransportationTravel & HospitalitySan Francisco Bay Area, US
Dan Drohan(Founder and CEO)inGreg Petersen(Chief Operating Officer)in
Co-investorsAE Industrial Partners
Solestial develops and manufactures radiation-hardened silicon solar power modules for satellites and space applications.
CleantechDeep TechEnergyHardwareSpace TechTempe, US
Stan Herasimenka(CTO and Co-Founder)inMikhail Reginevich(Chief Engineer, Tooling and R and Co-Founder)inAndrew Atherton(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Margo de Naray(President and CEO)in
BoardBeckett Jackson(Director)Mathieu Costes(Director)in
Co-investorsCrosscut VenturesGlobal BrainIndustrious VenturesTechstarsAirbus VenturesSilent Ventures
ThayerMahan develops autonomous maritime surveillance and ocean intelligence systems for undersea and offshore monitoring, serving national security and commercial offshore operations.
Deep TechDefense TechHardwareMystic, US
Michael J Connor(Executive Officer, Director)Richard Hine(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardMordecai Schaja(Director)John Kao(Director)
Co-investorsAE Industrial PartnersConnecticut InnovationsRiverPark VenturesHanwha Asset ManagementI Squared Capital
Yingling Aviation is a full-service maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) and FBO facility serving general aviation customers, with capabilities across a range of airframes and avionics systems.
Advanced ManufacturingMobility & TransportationSpace TechWichita, US
Co-investorsAE Industrial Partners
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Air Transport ComponentsAloftAltusAmbitAmerican Pacific CorporationBHI EnergyBlue Raven SolutionsBridgeSatCASECDI CorpColumbia HelicoptersEdge AutonomyENERCONEP SystemsFireflyGamma AlloysGryphon TechnologiesProductive MachinesReaction EnginesRed6SeanairShift5SignolSparkCognitionUnited Building SolutionsYorkZeromatter
Exits · 2
2 IPOsRdwNYSE: RDWVirgin GalacticNYSE: SPCE
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Yingling Aviation · corporatejetinvestor.com · Sep 17, 2026
Global Jet Capital · corporatejetinvestor.com · Sep 14, 2026
Virgin Galactic · abqjournal.com · Aug 22, 2026
Solairus · corporatejetinvestor.com · Aug 6, 2026
Solestial · norfolkdailynews.com · Jul 15, 2026
Myriota · natlawreview.com · Jun 30, 2026
Matternet · dronedj.com · Jun 8, 2026
REDLattice · stateofsurveillance.org · May 20, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Boeing HorizonX Ventures made?
- Boeing HorizonX Ventures has 61 tracked investments, 2 of which have exited.
- What stage does Boeing HorizonX Ventures invest at?
- Boeing HorizonX Ventures invests at the Seed, Late Stage stages.
- What is Boeing HorizonX Ventures's typical check size?
- Boeing HorizonX Ventures typically writes checks of $100K – $10M.
- What sectors does Boeing HorizonX Ventures focus on?
- Boeing HorizonX Ventures focuses on Deep Tech, Defense Tech, Hardware, Robotics, Space Tech.
- Where is Boeing HorizonX Ventures located?
- Boeing HorizonX Ventures is headquartered in Chicago, US.
- Does Boeing HorizonX Ventures lead rounds?
- Boeing HorizonX Ventures typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
- Who does Boeing HorizonX Ventures co-invest with?
- Boeing HorizonX Ventures most often shares deals with AE Industrial Partners, Booz Allen Ventures, In-Q-Tel, among 79 tracked co-investors.
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