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Beacon AI
Aviation technology startup
- 21-100 employees
- B2B
- Artificial Intelligence
- Transport
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- Marina District, San Francisco, CA
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Company mission
Beacon AI is building the future of flight safety for commercial and private fleets.
Our take
Flight safety is higher than it ever has been, but there is still room for improvement. Beacon AI develops technology that improves flight safety and efficiency.
Beacon AI is made up of a team of software engineers, experienced pilots and former fighter pilots. This varied, in-depth combined expertise has given the company a competitive advantage within the aviation AI market. Beacon offers a range of tools, including route optimization and live flight support. The company is backed by advisors from numerous agencies and former executives from companies such as Uber Elevate. This is testament to the quality and potential of Beacon's tech.
Beacon AI is currently targeting a wide array of sectors, from government aviation fleets to private charter operators. The diversity of Beacon's tools and their applications will be vital to its continued success, as it looks to capitalise on its 2024 funding rounds.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Benefits
- Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage: Enjoy peace of mind with our generous health, vision, and dental benefits, with 75% of costs covered by the company for the employee. Note: Starting January 1, 2025 our coverage is increasing. Beacon AI will cover 80% of healthcare coverage costs for the employee and 25% for their dependents
- Paid Time Off: Recharge and relax with 3 weeks of paid vacation, in addition to 14 company-paid holidays each year
- Connectivity Stipend: Stay connected with our cell phone benefit, ensuring you have the tools you need to excel in your role
- Health and Wellness Allowance: Use this towards a gym membership or subscription to a meditation app, empowering you to prioritize self-care and maintain a healthy lifestyle
- Financial Planning: Prepare for the future with our 401(k) program. While we currently do not offer matching, we are committed to enhancing this benefit in the future
Funding (2 rounds)
Aug 2024
$15m
SERIES A
Feb 2024
$1.3m
GRANT
Total funding: $16.3m
Leadership
Matt Cox
(Co-Founder & CEO)A former US Navy Fighter Pilot who worked as a Perception Software Engineering Manager at Cruise. Then joined the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) as a Project Manager.
Avinash Nair
(Co-Founder & Principal Engineer)Previously worked as an Engineer at DAQRI, and was a Senior Software Engineer at Cruise.
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