Driving Global Aerospace & Defense Innovation

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Join us as we build a greener, safer, and more connected world.
Combining three complementary activities–startup accelerators, strategy consulting, & venture investments–we help aerospace and defense stakeholders innovate, navigate and invest in the dynamic ecosystem.

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Define your strategy, refine your pitch, get mentorship from industry leaders and subject matter experts, raise venture capital, and bring your product to market faster. Connect with our network of startups, corporate, government, and academic partners.

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Tackle critical challenges and get actionable insights for technology development, go-to-market strategy, investment and acquisition ventures. Starburst is the trusted growth advisor and counselor to the world’s leading aerospace firms.

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Partner with us to invest in proven and validated deep tech, in products that are changing electric flight, autonomous drones, urban air mobility, future travel, climate monitoring, communication, AI, energy, national security, new materials, and so much more.

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INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE, MARKET RESEARCH, DEEP TECH ACCELERATORS, AND INVESTMENT

Starburst is uniquely positioned to drive innovation.

No one else has our comprehensive knowledge of the entrepreneurial landscape, emerging technology, industry trends, and global allied defense priorities. We are committed to advancing the aerospace sector; we have been the innovation catalyst for the industry since 2012. Our exceptional team helps companies, from startup to Fortune 500, meet their milestones and make the changes that matter to them.

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SUPPORTING COMPANIES FROM FORMATION TO ACQUISITION

Our startups are the decision-makers and leaders of tomorrow, advancing technologies that are changing the world today. From airport experience to supersonic flight, from edge communication to AI optimization, from eVTOL to UAV, meet the companies building the future of aerospace.

Our Portfolio
Whitefox Defense TechnologiesSan Luis Obispo, CA
Counter-drone and Remote ID for drone airspace security
AirMapSanta Monica, CA
Airspace services platform for drones
HionosGrenoble, France
Fail-safe & certifiable drone autopilot
FLITE Material SciencesMontreal, Canada
Laser treatment that alters how materials interact with liquids
Building a global ecosystem

Working with private and public partners to build innovation hubs all over the world.

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Select Corporate & Government Partners

Corporate & Government partners support innovation through mentorship, investment, and business ventures.

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“Starburst has done a fantastic job fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in the aerospace industry and can’t think of any aerospace startup that wouldn’t benefit tremendously from their support and their unique network within the DoD and Industry.”
MARCOS FRANCESCHINI
SKYLOOM
FOUNDER & CEO
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