AirHub, a drone software and consultancy company based in Valkenburg, The Netherlands, has secured €1M in funding to enhance its drone operation management platform. The investment round was led by LUMO Labs and Lumaux, aiming to bolster AirHub’s presence in Europe and accelerate its expansion into the Middle East, Asia, and South America.
The new funding will enable AirHub to advance its technology that automates drone operations on a large scale, focusing on safety, security, and efficiency. The platform is designed to manage drone fleets for security, critical infrastructure, and emergency response operations.
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Enhancing Global Drone Operational Capabilities
The startup offers a comprehensive suite of tools through its Drone Operations Center, a software platform with an online dashboard and mobile applications for iOS, Android, and DJI Smart Controller. This platform ensures compliance with the strictest safety, security, and regulatory standards and is tailored to enhance operational capabilities for a wide range of applications.
Stephan van Vuren, co-CEO of AirHub, emphasized the importance of drones in maintaining operational continuity in today’s complex and challenging global landscape. “With the investment from LUMO and Lumaux, the dutch company is poised to take the next step in automating drone operations on a large scale, ensuring safety, security, and efficiency,” said van Vuren.
Strategic Investments and Industry Impact
LUMO Labs and Lumaux bring not only capital but also strategic guidance to help the firm scale its solutions internationally. LUMO Labs, known for its focus on impact-driven software and smart hardware startups, supports companies that align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Lumaux invests in high-tech startups and scale-ups, providing comprehensive support in strategy, finance, legal affairs, and commercial aspects.
Andy Lürling, Founding Partner of LUMO Labs, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, highlighting AirHub’s role in advancing drone technology. “AirHub Drone Operations Center is a lifesaving game-changer,” stated Lürling. “Emerging technologies, including robotics and autonomous vehicles, face many challenges in meeting safety, security, and regulatory standards. AirHub helps overcome these obstacles and allows better use of drones in critical infrastructure and emergency response operations.”
Freek Dielissen, Fund Manager at Lumaux, also noted the potential for explosive growth in the mobile drone market, acknowledging AirHub’s crucial role. “We believe that AirHub is going to play a pivotal role worldwide to accelerate this industry and make mobile drone deployments safer and better,” said Dielissen.
With this strategic investment, the company is well-positioned to expand its influence globally and continue setting new standards in the drone industry, enhancing the safety, security, and efficiency of drone operations across various sectors.
