DRONE FUND
Venture capitalTokyo Β· SeedβSeries C
Investment thesis
Drone Fund invests in drone and air mobility technologies based on the belief that autonomous robots and related infrastructure technologies are essential to solving Japan's and the world's critical infrastructure, labor shortage, and transportation challenges. The fund supports startups developing drone manufacturers, drone-based solutions, air mobility for personal transport, autonomous robotics, and enabling peripheral technologies. The vision spans all domainsβair, ground, and aquaticβto create a society where robotics are seamlessly integrated into daily life and infrastructure.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
What they invest in
from 9 of 65 portfolio companiesHardware Γ5Robotics Γ3Advanced Manufacturing Γ2Climate Tech Γ2Deep Tech Γ2AgTech Γ1AI & Machine Learning Γ1Cloud Computing Γ1
HQs:JapanΓ4United StatesΓ2New ZealandΓ1
Investments Β· showing 60 of 65
founders shown can be your intro pathVFR manufactures drones and drone components through contract manufacturing and development support services, leveraging manufacturing expertise inherited from PC, automotive, and aerospace industries. The company provides end-to-end solutions including design, component manufacturing, quality assurance, and customer support for drone makers and operators.
Advanced ManufacturingHardwareMobility & TransportationRoboticsNagoya, JP
Wahei Yomota
LexxPluss develops autonomous mobile robots and infrastructure systems that enable industrial equipment at factories and logistics hubs to operate independently without human direction. The company addresses labor shortages and productivity challenges in manufacturing and logistics.
Advanced ManufacturingLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsTokyo, JP
Masaya Aso(CEO)
DroneDeploy provides a robotics and AI platform used for data collection and site intelligence across construction, energy, infrastructure, and agriculture. The platform integrates aerial drones, ground robots, and AI to help field teams digitize and monitor job sites across 180 countries.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningClimate TechConstruction TechImpact & Social GoodRoboticsSan Francisco, US
Three South African founders (names not specified on this page)Mike Winn(CEO & Co-Founder)Nick Pilkington(CTO & Co-Founder)Jono Millin(Chief Data Officer & Co-Founder)
Sunflower is an email client that filters noise and prioritizes important messages to help users maintain focus and attention. It serves people looking for a more streamlined approach to email management.
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Frequently asked questions
- What stage does DRONE FUND invest at?
- DRONE FUND invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C stages.
- What sectors does DRONE FUND focus on?
- DRONE FUND focuses on Deep Tech, Hardware, Robotics.
- Where is DRONE FUND located?
- DRONE FUND is headquartered in Tokyo, JP.
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