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Aero X Ventures

Aero X Ventures

Winston-Salem, North Carolinaaeroxventures.com

Overview

Aero X Ventures is a technology-driven venture capital firm that invests in early-stage companies at the intersection of aerospace, defense, deep tech, national security, and critical infrastructure.

Year Founded

2021

Portfolio Companies

16

Investments

Aero X Ventures investments
CompanyDateStageLead
ClarosMar 2026SeedCo-investor
JetZeroJan 2026Series BCo-investor
EdgeCortixOct 2025DebtCo-investor
VermeerOct 2025Series ACo-investor
VermeerOct 2025Series ACo-investor

Key People

Basil Yap

Co-Founder & Principal

Kyle Mounts

Co-Founder and Partner

Michael Baughan

Co-founder And General Partner

David Mounts Gonzales

Managing Partner

Aaron Ishikawa

Investor

James Sun

Venture Capital Intern

Ryan Brunswick

Venture Capital Intern

Sector & Stage Mix

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Investment Activity

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersWinston-Salem, North Carolina
Year Founded2021

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