# XSun

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

- Industry: Aerospace
- Headquarters: France
- Website: www.xsun.fr/
- Total disclosed funding: $5.5M
- Latest round: Series A (Aug 11, 2022)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

Founded in 2016 by its president and CEO, Benjamin David, and based in France, XSun, operates as a designer and manufacturer of solar unmanned aerial vehicles and aerial navigation systems. In September 2022, XSun raised EUR 5.3 million in venture funding from Friedrich & Wagner Holding, Pays de la Loire Participations, and a returning investor, the European Innovation Council. As of 2024, the company has partnered with companies like Maxon, Airbus Group, Ireena, and many more.

The company offers various engineering solutions that include aircraft design, aerial navigation systems, radio, and satellite communications. The company’s systems are used for mapping, environmental protection, agro-tech, fire, search, rescue, security, and maritime applications.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Aug 11, 2022, $5.5M — European Innovation Council, Pays de la Loire Participations, Friedrich & Wagner Holding

## Investors

- European Innovation Council (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/european-innovation-council) — Series A
- Pays de la Loire Participations — Series A
- Friedrich & Wagner Holding — Series A