Starburst Accelerator

VC · Los Angeles (United States)

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Starburst Accelerator is a global aerospace and defense innovation hub that connects startups with corporate, government, and academic partners to drive technological advancements in the aerospace sector. Established in 2012, Starburst has built a comprehensive ecosystem comprising over 150 portfolio startups and more than 60 corporate and government partners across eight global locations, including Los Angeles, Paris, Munich, London, Tel Aviv, Mumbai, Montreal, Madrid, Seoul, and Singapore. The firm offers a range of services, including startup accelerators, strategy consulting, and venture investments, aiming to foster innovation and expedite the commercialization of emerging technologies in aerospace and defense. Starburst's accelerator programs provide startups with mentorship from industry leaders, access to a global network of partners, and opportunities to secure funding and pilot projects. Their consulting services offer actionable insights for technology development, go-to-market strategies, and investment ventures. Additionally, Starburst invests in deep-tech products that are transforming areas such as electric flight, autonomous drones, urban air mobility, and national security. Notable achievements include partnerships with institutions like the Indian Institute of Technology Madras to establish a €100 million startup hub and collaborations with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund to launch SEISMIC, a defense technology accelerator for minority-serving institutions. These initiatives underscore Starburst's commitment to fostering innovation and inclusivity within the aerospace and defense industries., Starburst Ventures Management, LLC is a venture capital arm of Starburst Accelerator, specializing in early stage, startup, and series A investments. The firm typically invests in aerospace and technology space sector. It prefers to invest in United States; Munich, Germany; Paris, France; Russia; Singapore; and the United Kingdom It seeks to invest between $3 million and $5 million. Starburst Ventures Management, LLC is based in San Francisco, California with an additional office in Singapore.

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