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Cyrus Sigari

Investor

Co-Founder and Managing Partner at UP Partners

United States

Writes $1M – $10M checks

About

Cyrus Sigari is an aerospace engineer, test pilot, and operator who led FAA certification of the first new aircraft fire‑suppression system in 50+ years, co‑founded jetAVIVA, and created the UP.Summit.

Contact· self-published, not guessed

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationRoboticsSpace Tech

Experience

  1. PivotalBoard Member / Advisorcurrent2023 — presentPalo Alto, California, United States
  2. UP PartnersCo-Founder & Managing Partnercurrent2020 — presentSanta Monica, CA
  3. State of ArkansasChairman of the Future Mobility Councilcurrent2022 — presentBentonville, Arkansas, United States
  4. Game Composites LLCBoard Membercurrent2022 — presentBentonville, Arkansas, United States
  5. jetAVIVAExecutive Chairmancurrent2018 — presentLos Angeles, CA
  6. jetAVIVACo-founder and CEO2006 — 2018
  7. LifeSabbatical2018 — 2019Global
  8. CITATION JET PILOTS INCBoard Member2010 — 2018
  9. Eclipse AviationJet Sales2005 — 2006Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
  10. Eclipse AviationPropulsion Systems Engineer2003 — 2005Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
  11. Justice AviationFlight Instructor2000 — 2003Santa Monica, California, United States

Skills & more

Type Rating9Aircraft83Airlines27Flights54Avionics18Aviation76Systems Engineering12Business Development23Engineering13Program Management12Mergers & Acquisitions8Contract Negotiation19
+10 moreAerospaceNew Business DevelopmentTrainingAirworthinessAircraft MaintenanceAircraft SalesAirportsCommercial AviationLeadershipSales Management

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Cyrus Sigari?
Cyrus Sigari is an aerospace engineer, test pilot, and operator who led FAA certification of the first new aircraft fire‑suppression system in 50+ years, co‑founded jetAVIVA, and created the UP.Summit.
Where does Cyrus Sigari work?
Cyrus Sigari is Co-Founder and Managing Partner at UP Partners.
What does Cyrus Sigari invest in?
Cyrus Sigari invests in AI & Machine Learning, Logistics & Supply Chain, Mobility & Transportation, Robotics, Space Tech.
What check size does Cyrus Sigari write?
Cyrus Sigari typically writes checks of $1M – $10M.
Where did Cyrus Sigari go to school?
Cyrus Sigari studied at Purdue University (BS, Aerospace Engineering).

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