A new era of sustainable aviation: powering humanitarian solutions with drone technology

The story behind
Avy
The story behind
Avy
Founded
2016
FUNDED
2018-2024
THEME
Climate
STAGE
Early Growth
WHY WE INVESTED

Avy is developing Aerial Drone Networks with self-flying aircraft. Their modular drones are adaptable for multiple purposes, which include emergency response, healthcare logistics, monitoring, and inspection. We believe Avy’s mission to innovate aviation with autonomous, emission-free flights from a charging station is the future. With the right permits, fast response, and low operational costs, Pi and Ben are poised to solve large problems across the globe.

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Avy is leading the charge in sustainable aviation with its cutting-edge drone technology, enabling a wide range of critical applications. Founded in 2016, this Dutch tech scale-up specializes in autonomous, long-range VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) drones and Aerial Drone Networks that are transforming how organizations respond to emergencies and humanitarian needs.

The Avy Aera is at the heart of this innovation. Combining the vertical lift-off capabilities of a traditional drone with the speed and efficiency of an airplane, the Aera can travel much farther and faster than conventional drones. Its all-electric, low-noise design is not only emission-free but also highly efficient, making it ideal for use in densely populated or hard-to-reach areas.

Avy’s drones have already proven their worth in impactful ways:

  • Transporting critical medical supplies, including donor blood, vaccines, and life-saving medications.
  • Locating missing persons and rescuing drowning victims.
  • Assisting in disaster response, including earthquakes, floods, and wildfires.

Thanks to its regulatory approval to operate in European airspace and over populated areas, Avy’s technology is making a tangible difference in the European and African markets. Whether it’s protecting endangered wildlife in Africa, delivering antivenom to remote regions, or detecting wildfires before they spread, Avy is revolutionizing how we respond to the world’s most pressing challenges—and they’re just getting started.

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team behind
the company
Patrique
Zaman
Benjamin
van der Hilst
Patrique Zaman
CEO
Benjamin van Hilst
CCO

The growth we have experienced over the last few years is amazing. Shawn is one of the rare people in 'business-land' that is warm, straightforward, honest, adventurous and willing to make a positive impact on the world. And she does it all at the same time! With her bright insights and straight-forward way of communicating, she keeps me sharp and helps Avy reach for the skies.

- Patrique Zaman, founder of Avy