UP Partners
Santa Monica, California · Invests in US; North America · Website
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The next two decades will see dramatic changes in mobility across ground, air, sea, and space. We invest in entrepreneurs building frontier technologies that make movement cleaner, faster, safer, and lower-cost, leveraging our extensive relationships with global companies.
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Not interested in consumer-only applications without infrastructure potential, non-technical teams, or companies that cannot leverage corporate partnerships
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- Lead or follow
- Leads or follows
- Typical decision
- ~1 week
- Warm intro
- Not required
- Involvement
- Takes a board seat
- Fund status
- Actively deploying
- Decision process
- Partnership vote
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Skydio is the leading U.S. drone company and world leader in autonomous flight. Our drones are used for inspecting the energy grid, de-escalating life and death scenarios in public safety, inspecting bridges, giving soldiers better situational awareness on the battlefield, search and rescue missions, and more.
Axiom Space is the leading provider of human spaceflight services and developer of human-rated space infrastructure. We operate end-to-end missions to the ISS while developing its successor, Axiom Station, and building next-generation spacesuits for low-Earth orbit, the Moon and beyond.
An aerospace company manufacturing electric flight.
Metropolis creates artificial intelligence that makes real-world physical spaces responsive, aiming to power frictionless, precognitive, personalized experiences everywhere.
Loft Dynamics AG specializes in designing, manufacturing, and operating VR flight simulation training devices (FSTDs) for various aircraft systems, aiming to revolutionize pilot training through affordable and accessible VR technology.
Teleo provides a full-stack solution for retrofitting heavy machinery into supervised autonomous machines, enhancing productivity and safety in construction operations.
Space Kinetic is focused on rethinking space operations to deliver game-changing capabilities for missile defense and space superiority through its Whirlwind deployment technology.
Aerialoop's drone networks are transforming cities and industries with intelligent, sustainable solutions at scale.
Lula is a digital commerce platform designed for retailers to enhance their online presence and streamline operations.
REPOWR is the simplest & cheapest way for carriers to access trailers nationwide, connecting thousands of trusted carriers, shippers, and industry partners for instant trailer capacity.
Quincus is a transportation and logistics software that provides AI orchestration for digital supply chain operations, enabling real-time visibility and optimization across logistics networks.
Range Energy specializes in electrified trailer systems designed to reduce fuel consumption and emissions in the trucking industry. Their eTrailer system integrates a high-voltage battery and electrified axle to enhance the efficiency of existing trailers.
Recent activity
- Apr 2026
Point One Navigation
Series C · Participated
- Mar 2026
Noble Machines
Seed · Lead
- Dec 2025
Zanskar
Unknown · Lead
- Oct 2025
Pacific Fusion
Series A · Lead
- Oct 2025
Ashbrook Technologies
Series A · Lead
- Oct 2025
Reliable Robotics
Growth · Lead
- Jul 2025
WakeCap Technologies
Seed · Lead
UP Partners in the news
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Kookmin University hosts Brand Value-Up day to link startups with VCs in Korea - CHOSUNBIZ
17 days ago
Business Insider
The 25 most promising robotics startups in 2026, according to investors
21 days ago
Tectonic Defense
Israeli Counter-Drone Swarm Startup Skapion Emerges with $36M
1 month ago
The Jerusalem Post
Israeli startup raises $36 million to build world's first ‘Iron Dome for drone swarms’
1 month ago
calcalistech.com
A startup led by Israeli air-defense veterans raises $36 million to tackle the growing threat of drone swarms
2 months ago
AlleyWatch
The 22 Largest US Funding Rounds of May 2026
2 months ago
Alternatives Watch
New Mexico SIC grows private market exposures via credit, PE re-ups
3 months ago
WorkBoat
Autonomous systems startup Havoc raises $100 million
3 months ago
AlleyWatch
The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report: 4/27/26
4 months ago
FinSMEs
Reliable Robotics Raises $160M in Funding
4 months ago
Axios
Reliable Robotics pulls $160m, vision restoration gets $125m, and Jensen Hughes up for sale
4 months ago
Financial Times
AI venture Fundamental secures $1.2bn valuation and Amazon deal
7 months ago
AlleyWatch
The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report: 1/26/26
7 months ago
GlobeNewswire
Zanskar raises $115M Series C Following Record-Setting Year of Geothermal Discoveries
7 months ago
The Business Journals
New venture fund aims to attract high-growth companies to New Mexico with state backing
11 months ago
Yahoo Finance
UP.Partners Launches UP.Abundance, a New Investment Strategy Backed by New Mexico’s $66B Sovereign Wealth Fund
11 months ago
GlobeNewswire
UP.Partners Launches UP.Abundance, a New Investment
11 months ago
Axios
UP.Partners raising $230M for second mobility fund
Jul 2024
Fortune
UP.Partners’ Ben Marcus on investing in transportation tech—and why Boeing is disruptable
May 2024
Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines joins forces with UP.Labs to launch Airline Venture Lab
Oct 2023
newsroom.porsche.com
Porsche and UP.Labs found first joint startup
Mar 2023
Venture Capital Journal
UP.Partners racks up $230m for debut fund
Jun 2022
Venture Capital Journal
Getting personal with Ben Marcus of UP.Partners
Apr 2022
Los Angeles Business Journal
Up.Partners Launches $230 Million Fund
Oct 2021
Vertical Mag
UP.Partners looks beyond air taxis with new venture fund
Oct 2021
トヨタ自動車株式会社 公式企業サイト
Woven Capital Invests in UP.Partners' New Venture Capital Fund Dedicated to Powering the Future of Mobility Through Emerging Technology
Oct 2021
Woven by Toyota
Woven Capital Invests in UP.Partners’ New Venture Capital Fund Dedicated to Powering the Future of Mobility Through Emerging Technology
Oct 2021
Aviation International News
UP.Partners Closes $230 Million Future Mobility Fund
Oct 2021
PR Newswire
UP.Partners Launches $230M Venture Fund to Transform the Moving World
Oct 2021
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