Airspace Link is a technology company.
Airspace Link has raised $37.0M across 4 funding rounds.
Airspace Link has raised $37.0M in total across 4 funding rounds.
Airspace Link has raised $37.0M in total across 4 funding rounds.
Airspace Link's investors include 01 Advisors, 2048 Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz, Avanta Ventures, Bowery Capital, BoxGroup, Founder Collective, Greylock, Hannah Grey, Indicator Ventures, Next47, Trajectory Ventures.
Airspace Link is a Michigan-based technology company that builds cloud-based geospatial digital infrastructure to enable the safe integration of drones into national airspace and communities at scale[1][2][3][5][7]. Its core product, the AirHub® Portal, is an FAA-approved platform offering real-time airspace mapping, regulatory compliance tools, flight authorization, risk assessments, and drone operations management for governments, drone operators, and aviation stakeholders[1][2][3][5]. The company serves city/county governments, federal agencies like the FAA, public safety organizations, and enterprise drone users, solving the problem of coordinating complex drone operations amid growing airspace congestion from drones and advanced air mobility (AAM)[1][2][4][5]. Growth momentum includes partnerships with entities like MDOT, City of Arlington TX, Detroit Aerotropolis, and Esri; expansion of the Advanced Aerial Innovation Region (AAIR) in Detroit; and plans for BVLOS (beyond visual line of sight) services in areas like Dallas-Fort Worth, backed by investors like Matchstick Ventures[1][3][4].
Airspace Link was founded by Michael Healander (CEO), a drone enthusiast and geospatial expert who previously built location mapping tools for companies like Target, along with co-founders Daniel (geospatial collaborator) and Ana Healander (Michael's wife, with expertise in customer success and sales)[3][7][8]. The idea emerged from Michael's recognition of the need for "aerial Waze or Google Maps" to manage commercial drone challenges, like airspace coordination, as drone adoption grew[7][8]. Launched as a startup in Michigan, early traction came from developing the AirHub® Platform as low-altitude digital infrastructure, securing FAA supplier status, and pioneering state/local government drone software; pivotal moments include shaping Detroit's AAIR ecosystem and integrations with Esri technology[1][4][5][7].
Airspace Link rides the drone and AAM boom, addressing airspace complexity from drones, eVTOLs, and uncrewed systems integrating into the National Airspace System (NAS)[1][4]. Timing is ideal amid FAA pushes for BVLOS operations and urban air mobility, with market forces like public safety demands (emergency response, inspections) and economic growth favoring scalable infrastructure[2][4][7][9]. It influences the ecosystem by enabling AAIR-like regions, standardizing UTM (unmanned traffic management), and bridging federal-state-local gaps, paving the way for drones in daily urban life and sustainable transport[1][4][5].
Airspace Link is positioned for expansion as a trusted UTM provider, targeting commercial BVLOS in new cities beyond Michigan and enhancing platform capabilities for AAM[4]. Trends like regulatory evolution, AI-driven risk analytics, and drone fleet scaling will propel it, potentially amplifying influence through more AAIR models and federal integrations. This builds on its foundational role in unlocking controlled airspace, fueling drone-driven progress in safety and economy[1][4][7].
Airspace Link has raised $37.0M across 4 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $23.0M Series B in June 2022.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2022 | $23.0M Series B | 01 Advisors, 2048 Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz, Avanta Ventures, Bowery Capital, BoxGroup, Founder Collective, Greylock, Hannah Grey, Indicator Ventures, Next47, Trajectory Ventures, Y Combinator, Gokul Rajaram, Greg Brockman, Henry Kravis | |
| May 1, 2021 | $10.0M Series A | 2048 Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz, BoxGroup, First Round Capital, Flybridge Capital Partners, Founder Collective, General Catalyst, Gutter Capital, Andrew Wheeler, Independent, Jonathan Golden, Next47, Hans Tung, Trajectory Ventures, Henry Kravis, Justin Timberlake, Scott Belsky, Wiley Cerilli | |
| Dec 1, 2019 | $3.0M Seed | 01 Advisors, 2048 Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz, Bowery Capital, BoxGroup, Founder Collective, Greylock, Hannah Grey, Indicator Ventures, Next47, Y Combinator, Gokul Rajaram, Greg Brockman, Henry Kravis | |
| Jun 1, 2019 | $1.0M Seed | 2048 Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz, Founder Collective, Next47 |