Organization · Accelerator
Starburst
Starburst is a global aerospace and defense innovation firm that specializes in startup accelerators, strategy consulting, and venture investments to advance aviation and space technologies.
Overview
What Starburst does
What Starburst is
Starburst is a global aerospace and defense innovation firm that specializes in startup accelerators, strategy consulting, and venture investments to advance aviation and space technologies.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder and program host capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
Organization status describes the entity itself. Funding and program availability appear within the relevant capability profile.
- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Accelerator
- Founded
- Founded in 2012
- Approximate age
- About 14 years
- Structured capabilities
- Funder · Program host
- Last reviewed
- April 11, 2026
What Accelerator means
An accelerator is a structured, short-term program designed to speed up a startup's progress toward product-market fit, traction, fundraising, or scale.
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Capability profile
Starburst as a funder
Investment thesis
Starburst accelerates innovation in the aerospace and defense sectors by supporting startups with strategic advisory and investment.
Focus narrative
Starburst invests in and supports startups within the aerospace and defense sectors, focusing on enabling technologies such as electric flight, autonomous drones, urban air mobility, climate monitoring, communication, artificial intelligence, energy, national security, and new materials. The organization operates globally, connecting startups with corporate partners, government stakeholders, and private investors.
Value beyond capital
Starburst provides startups with access to a global network of corporate partners, government stakeholders, and private investors, along with strategic advisory services to navigate the aerospace and defense industries.
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Accelerator
- Regions
- Asia · Europe · Global · North America
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Not published
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded portfolio count
- 150
Portfolio context
Starburst's portfolio includes over 150 startups from various accelerator programs. Notable companies include FLITE Material Sciences, which develops chemical-free, waste-free surface treatments for various materials; Ravyn, which creates precision munitions with enhanced range and reduced costs; AirMap, providing airspace and navigational data for drone operators; Skyways, building autonomous cargo drones for cost-effective deliveries in remote areas; ZeroAvia, focusing on hydrogen fuel-cell aircraft powertrains; and Block Aero, working on blockchain-based digitization of aviation assets.
Capability profile
Starburst as a program host
Program thesis
Starburst is a global aerospace and defense startup accelerator and strategic advisory practice founded in 2012, assisting stakeholders in innovating and navigating the industry.
Focus narrative
Starburst invests in and supports startups within the aerospace and defense sectors, focusing on enabling technologies such as electric flight, autonomous drones, urban air mobility, climate monitoring, communication, artificial intelligence, energy, national security, and new materials. The organization operates globally, connecting startups with corporate partners, government stakeholders, and private investors.
Value and support
Starburst offers mentorship, strategic advisory services, and connections to corporate partners, government stakeholders, and private investors to support startups in the aerospace and defense sectors.
Availability
- Application state
- Not published
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Accelerator
- Regions
- Asia · Europe · Global · North America
Alumni and track record
Alumni context
Starburst's portfolio includes over 150 startups from various accelerator programs. Notable companies include FLITE Material Sciences, which develops chemical-free, waste-free surface treatments for various materials; Ravyn, which creates precision munitions with enhanced range and reduced costs; AirMap, providing airspace and navigational data for drone operators; Skyways, building autonomous cargo drones for cost-effective deliveries in remote areas; ZeroAvia, focusing on hydrogen fuel-cell aircraft powertrains; and Block Aero, working on blockchain-based digitization of aviation assets.
Common questions
What to know about Starburst
Upseed classifies Starburst under the Accelerator organization type. Its current public profile includes funder and program host capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
Know what this page is based on
Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
April 11, 2026
Known limits
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