# VFR

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/vfr

- Industry: Aerospace
- Headquarters: Nagoya-shi, Japan
- Website: www.vfr.co.jp
- Total disclosed funding: $8.5M
- Latest round: Series A (Oct 31, 2023)
- Investors on record: 6

## About

Based in Japan, VFR Inc. engages in the development, manufacturing, sales, and maintenance of drones, offering a comprehensive suite of services to various sectors, including logistics, inspection, and monitoring solutions across international markets.VFR Inc. specializes in drone technology and was established in 2020 in Nagoya-shi, Japan. VFR Inc. specializes in the development, manufacturing, sales, and maintenance of drones and related technologies. Their offerings include high-performance drones, flight controllers, GNSS modules, and other peripheral equipment, meeting stringent safety and performance standards. With expertise derived from its heritage as a subsidiary of VAIO, VFR caters to sectors like urban planning, agriculture, and emergency services, providing solutions tailored to their needs.VFR Inc. generates revenue through direct sales to businesses, partnerships with drone service operators, and potential subscription services. Their business model primarily involves B2B transactions, establishing long-term relationships with clients who rely on their drone technologies to enhance operational efficiency. Specific pricing plans or flagship products have not been disclosed, but VFR's services are designed to support a diverse customer base, including both large enterprises and smaller operations.?In September 2025, VFR Inc.?raised an undisclosed amount ?in venture funding from returning investor MIRAIDOOR. The company plans to use its proceeds from September 2025 funding to create and advance the drone sector.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Oct 31, 2023, $1.5M — MIRAIDOOR
- Series A, Sep 30, 2021, $7M — Global Brain, Kaga Electronics Co., Ltd, Autonomous Control Systems Laboratory Ltd., Drone Fund, Rikei Corporation

## Investors

- Global Brain (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/global-brain) — Series A
- Kaga Electronics Co., Ltd — Series A
- Autonomous Control Systems Laboratory Ltd. — Series A
- Drone Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/drone-fund) — Series A
- Rikei Corporation — Series A
- MIRAIDOOR (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/miraidoor) — Series A