Drone Fund

What is Drone Fund?

Drone Fund is a venture capital (VC) firm located in Tokyo, Japan, that focuses exclusively on investment within the drone space, which includes drones, air mobility, and the robotics sector.

As the world's only VC firm dedicated exclusively to this niche, Drone Fund provides not just capital investment but also operational support, collaborative planning, and regulatory assistance to foster the growth and expansion of the entire drone industry. Their investment portfolio encompasses companies operating across a broad spectrum within the drone space, from hardware to software, and core technology to integration services. The firm is active in organizing and participating in various global events, expos, and trade shows, with the intention of fostering community and promoting industry advancements.

A recent illustration of their vision for a Drone Air Mobility Based Society by 2050 foretells a future where drones and air mobility vehicles are integral to daily life, highlighting the firm’s long-term strategic outlook on the industry. Alongside this, they keep abreast of regulatory developments, such as the Aviation Rulemaking Committee's report on Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations, that can affect the industry's trajectory.

When celebrating their 5th anniversary, Drone Fund also highlighted milestones achieved and the capital raised to accelerate its mission toward the formation of a global industrial ecosystem. The team is composed of professionals with diverse expertise, which allows them to contribute a multi-disciplinary approach to their investments and the drone industry at large.

What they say:

We are a venture capital firm that also provides comprehensive support, including IP strategy, innovative planning, and policy guidance.

What we look for: We invest in drones and related technologies.