# Aerodyne Group

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/aerodyne-group

- Industry: Aerospace
- Headquarters: Malaysia
- Website: www.aerodyne.group
- Total disclosed funding: $65M
- Latest round: Series C (Sep 30, 2022)
- Investors on record: 17

## About

Aerodyne Group focuses on advanced drone technology solutions and digital transformation services, enhancing operational efficiency for diverse industries through innovative data analytics and asset management.Founded in 2014 in Malaysia, Aerodyne Group specializes in drone technology solutions. The company has completed 7 deals, with the most recent funding round being a Series C in September 2022, where they raised USD 29.83 mn led by Petronas Ventures and participated by Kumpulan Wang Persaraan. The company is helmed by CEO Amir Anuar and was established by Kamarul A, who has a background in founding technology ventures.Aerodyne Group specializes in providing advanced solutions in drone technology, data technology, and digital transformation (DT3). Their core offerings include Drone-as-a-Service (DaaS), which streamlines operational planning and management for clients through comprehensive support in regulatory compliance, operational readiness, and risk analysis. Their AI-powered cloud-based asset management platform, Vertikaliti, translates drone-collected data into actionable insights, assisting businesses in optimizing their operations. Clients include utility companies, infrastructure developers, and agricultural enterprises across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.Aerodyne Group generates revenue primarily through subscription-based services under its Drone-as-a-Service model. Clients subscribe to DaaS for scheduled drone operations, which include asset inspections and tailored data analytics. The flagship service, Vertikaliti, is integrated into these contracts, offering clients ongoing access to advanced analytics derived from drone data. Revenue structure includes tiered pricing plans based on the scale and frequency of operations and data services, with direct contracts ensuring consistent revenue streams from major utility firms and infrastructure companies.In September 2022, Aerodyne Group raised USD 29.83 mn in Series C funding to support its expansion across Europe, Africa, Latin America, and South Asia. The company will utilize this funding to develop new products and enhance its service offerings, aiming to penetrate these targeted markets effectively.

## Funding rounds

- Series C, Sep 30, 2022, $30M — Kumpulan Wang Persaraan, Petronas Ventures
- Series B, Jun 11, 2021, $4.8M — UntroD Capital, Autonomous Control Systems Laboratory Ltd., KOBASHI HOLDINGS
- Series B, Mar 2, 2020, $17M — Gobi Partners, Kumpulan Wang Persaraan, 500 Global, Arc Venture Partners, Indorama Corporation, Leave a Nest Co., Ltd., North Summit Capital
- Series B, Nov 5, 2019, $12M — Gobi Partners, InterVest, 500 Startups, Kejora Capital, Intres Capital Partners, VentureTECH
- Series A, Apr 10, 2019, $2M — Drone Fund

## Investors

- Drone Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/drone-fund) — Series A
- Gobi Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/gobi-partners) — Series B
- InterVest (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/intervest) — Series B
- 500 Startups — Series B
- Kejora Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/kejora-capital) — Series B
- Intres Capital Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/intres-capital-partners) — Series B
- VentureTECH (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/venturetech) — Series B
- Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/kumpulan-wang-persaraan) — Series B, Series C
- 500 Global (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/500-global) — Series B
- Arc Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/arc-venture-partners) — Series B
- Indorama Corporation — Series B
- Leave a Nest Co., Ltd. — Series B
- North Summit Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/north-summit-capital) — Series B
- UntroD Capital — Series B
- Autonomous Control Systems Laboratory Ltd. — Series B
- KOBASHI HOLDINGS — Series B
- Petronas Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/petronas-ventures) — Series C