BAE Systems
VC Fund
Farnborough, United Kingdom
BAE Systems is a VC fund in Farnborough focused on Aerospace and Space Travel. BAE Systems engages in the design, development, manufacture, and support of defense and aerospace systems used in the air, on land, at sea, and in space. The company provides electronic systems and subsystems for military and commercial applications; security and protection products for law enforcement and first responders; and armored combatvehicles, artillery systems, and intelligent munitions, as well as support and service solutions for defense, intelligent, and civilian systems. Its products include combat systems, aeronautics products, information and electronic warfare systems, information and intelligence systems, land and armaments, avionics and navigation systems, reconnaissance and surveillance systems, space electronics, and transformational communications systems. BAE Systems, Inc. was formerly known as BAE Systems North America, Inc. The company was incorporated in 1997 and is headquartered in Rockville, Maryland. It has locations in the United States, the United Kingdom, Sweden, Israel, and South Africa. BAE Systems, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of BAE Systems Holdings, Inc.
- Total investments:
- 9
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 44%
Last updated:
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Industries BAE Systems invests in
Stages BAE Systems invests in
Countries BAE Systems invests in
Contacts
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Adrian Nish
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Carl Symon
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Ian Tyler
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Kevin Taylor
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Cheryl Paradis
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Investment Focus
Industry
- Aerospace 3 (33%)
- Space Travel 2 (22%)
- Artificial Intelligence 2 (22%)
- Satellite Communication 2 (22%)
- Nuclear 1 (11%)
Stage
- Series B 2 (22%)
- Corporate Round 2 (22%)
- Seed 1 (11%)
- Series D 1 (11%)
- Funding Round 1 (11%)
Country
- United Kingdom 4 (44%)
- United States 3 (33%)
- Finland 1 (11%)
Team
| Name | Title | Investments | Links | |
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Adrian Nish
Head of Threat Intelligence
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Head of Threat Intelligence | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
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Carl Symon
Member of the Board of Directors
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Member of the Board of Directors | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
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Ian Tyler
Member of the Board of Directors
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Member of the Board of Directors | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
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Kevin Taylor
Group Strategy Director
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Group Strategy Director | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
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Cheryl Paradis
Vice President and General Manager, FAST Labs
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Vice President and General Manager, FAST Labs | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
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Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
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Nuclear Turbine
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Nuclear Turbines is an energy firm that is creating tiny modular nuclear technologies to make clean nuclear power more affordable than fossil fuels. | $20M / Seed / Jul 27, 2026 | |
Oxford Dynamics
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We're developing a new range of cutting-edge AI-based tools that solve some of the world's toughest data processing challenges. We achieve this by enabling computers to process data in a more human-like way than ever before. Our current activities are focused in the following areas:> AI-Enabled Space Situational Awareness (SSA) >Real-time understanding of multi-modal data > Enabling complex technical data to be understood by a non-technical audienceWe're slowly coming out of 'stealth mode' so be sure to check out our website and LinkedIn profile for exciting updates. | Corporate Round / Aug 07, 2025 | |
Cypienta
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Alerts, events, and logs, RULE-LESS correlation & contextualization made instant, scalable, & explainable, right in your SIEM/SOAR. | Non-equity Assistance / Aug 01, 2023 | |
InnovateHer
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InnovateHer aims to make a significant impact on gender inequality in technology.Offers virtual courses and an e-Learning site to join for the student community. It equips girls aged 13-16 with the self-belief and skills to pursue a career in technology through educational programs.It was established in 2017 and is based in Liverpool,Merseyside. | $596.6K / Corporate Round / Jun 06, 2023 | |
Eve Air Mobility
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Eve Air Mobility develops air mobility solutions to advance the urban air mobility ecosystem. Eve's system includes an advanced electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicle project, comprehensive global services and support network, and an air traffic management solution, providing clients with a safe, accessible, and green air mobilityecosystem. | $357M / Post-IPO Equity / Apr 29, 2022 | |
ICEYE
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ICEYE is a space technology company that develops and operates a constellation of synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites used for Earth observation and persistent monitoring. The company provides satellite imagery and data that enable governments, defense organizations, insurers, financial institutions, and other commercial users to monitoractivities and environmental conditions across the globe. Its SAR technology captures imagery regardless of cloud cover, weather conditions, or time of day, supporting applications such as disaster response, infrastructure monitoring, maritime awareness, environmental monitoring, and security operations. ICEYE also delivers satellite-based intelligence systems and analytical solutions that help organizations assess events, track changes, and make operational decisions using near real-time information. Through its satellite network and data services, the company supports monitoring and situational awareness across a range of public and commercial sectors. | $136M / Series D / Feb 03, 2022 | |
Reaction Engines
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Reaction Engines is a privately held company based in the United Kingdom developing an advanced combined cycle air-breathing rocket engine called SABRE (Synergetic Air-Breathing Rocket Engine).This new class of aerospace engine is designed to enable aircraft to operate from standstill on the runway to hypersonic speeds of over five times thespeed of sound in the atmosphere. If higher speeds are required, SABRE can then transition to a rocket mode of operation, allowing spaceflight at speeds up to orbital velocity, equivalent to twenty five times the speed of sound. Reaction Engines’ technology has undergone extensive independent technical assessments which have confirmed its viability and potential vehicle applications.REL's world leading heat exchange and advanced manufacturing capabilities have numerous applications in aerospace, cleantech, energy and other applications | $37.3M / Series B / Apr 11, 2018 | |
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Reaction Engines
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Reaction Engines is a privately held company based in the United Kingdom developing an advanced combined cycle air-breathing rocket engine called SABRE (Synergetic Air-Breathing Rocket Engine).This new class of aerospace engine is designed to enable aircraft to operate from standstill on the runway to hypersonic speeds of over five times thespeed of sound in the atmosphere. If higher speeds are required, SABRE can then transition to a rocket mode of operation, allowing spaceflight at speeds up to orbital velocity, equivalent to twenty five times the speed of sound. Reaction Engines’ technology has undergone extensive independent technical assessments which have confirmed its viability and potential vehicle applications.REL's world leading heat exchange and advanced manufacturing capabilities have numerous applications in aerospace, cleantech, energy and other applications | $27M / Nov 02, 2015 | |
Skycross
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Skycross is a global wireless antenna solutions company. They serve a range of market segments including handsets, data cards, USB dongles, laptops, access points, mobile personal entertainment devices, and more. | $10.5M / Series B / Aug 29, 2003 |
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1 deal together
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1 deal together
Bradesco BBI
1 deal together
Chione
1 deal together
Molten Ventures
1 deal together
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What does BAE Systems invest in?
BAE Systems invests primarily in Aerospace, Space Travel and Artificial Intelligence startups, most often at Series B and Corporate Round stage. Most of the 9 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United Kingdom. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
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The team at BAE Systems includes Adrian Nish (Head of Threat Intelligence), Carl Symon (Member of the Board of Directors) and Ian Tyler (Member of the Board of Directors), among 9 team members tracked by Shizune. The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.
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