Starburst Aerospace

About The Fund

Starburst Aerospace is an aerospace accelerator and venture capital firm providing a suite of services that foster innovation in the aerospace, defense, and security sectors. Formed in 2012 and headquartered in Paris, France, Starburst operates on a global scale with a presence in various international locations including Los Angeles, Munich, Madrid, Singapore, Seoul, and Washington, DC. The firm's activities encompass startup accelerators, strategy consulting, and venture investments, all geared towards advancing the aerospace and defense industry. Through their accelerators, Starburst offers startups mentorship from industry leaders, helps refine business strategies, aids in raising venture capital, and accelerates product market entry by connecting them with a vast network of corporate, government, and academic partners. The strategy consulting facet of Starburst addresses critical challenges companies face, providing actionable insights for technology development and go-to-market strategies as well as advice on investment and acquisitions. Starburst's collaboration with corporations and government entities drives innovation and entrepreneurship in aerospace while also catering to DoD and industry needs. Their investment approach targets validated deep tech in areas such as electric flight, autonomous drones, urban air mobility, future travel, climate monitoring, AI, and national security. Starburst boasts an extensive portfolio of 150 startups that are shaping the future of aerospace technology with solutions ranging from autonomous VTOL drones for payload delivery to augmented reality for pilot situational awareness and marketplaces for engineering talent. As an established innovation catalyst for the aerospace industry, Starburst's influence is propelled by its industry experience, market research, deep tech accelerator programs, and a dedicated team focused on supporting companies from formation to acquisition.