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North American Wave Engine Corporation is a technology company.
North American Wave Engine Corporation develops jet propulsion systems utilizing wave engine technology, which operates without moving parts. These engines harness pressure waves for thrust, offering a simpler, more affordable alternative to conventional jet propulsion. The company integrates this technology into uncrewed aerial vehicles, like their Scitor series.
Founded in 2016 by Dr. Daanish Maqbool and partners, the company emerged from research at the University of Maryland. Their core insight focused on wave engine technology’s potential for significant simplicity and cost advantages. Dr. Maqbool’s aerospace engineering background was instrumental in establishing this novel propulsion method.
North American Wave Engine Corporation serves the uncrewed aerial vehicle market, providing propulsion solutions for high-performance drones. The company envisions redefining aviation by making advanced jet propulsion accessible and efficient, expanding aerial vehicle capabilities. They aim to power the next generation of drone technology.
North American Wave Engine Corporation has raised $4.0M across 1 funding round.
North American Wave Engine Corporation has raised $4.0M in total across 1 funding round.
North American Wave Engine Corporation has raised $4.0M in total across 1 funding round.
North American Wave Engine Corporation's investors include Ron Gula, Pioneer Fund, SNR, Kevin Mahaffey, Abell Foundation, Asymmetry Ventures, Maryland Momentum Fund.
North American Wave Engine Corporation (also doing business as Wave Engine Corp.) is an aerospace technology company that designs and builds “wave engines” — jet‑propulsion devices with no moving parts aimed at reducing cost, complexity and supply‑chain constraints for high‑speed unmanned and manned aircraft applications[3][4].
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Quick reminder: NAWEC is primarily reported as an operating aerospace startup (Wave Engine Corp.) spun out of University of Maryland research and funded by a mix of venture and government contracts rather than an investment firm[3][4].
North American Wave Engine Corporation has raised $4.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $4.0M Seed in November 2022.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2022 | $4.0M Seed | Ron Gula | Pioneer Fund, SNR, Kevin Mahaffey, Abell Foundation, Asymmetry Ventures, Maryland Momentum Fund |