Radius Capital

Radius Capital is an investment firm specializing in early-stage deep technology, software, and AI systems that are transforming the aerospace, robotics, and mobility sectors. The firm adopts an aerospace-first approach, focusing on value chains, end markets, and networks within the industry. Their investments enable next-generation aerospace capabilities, extending to complex cyber-physical systems designed for autonomous and reliable operation in real-world conditions, with applications impacting various industries beyond traditional aerospace.

Founded in 2021, Radius Capital was established to back innovative founders building critical technologies in its core focus areas. The firm is led by Peter Shannon, Founder and Managing Director, and Luka Tomljenovic, Partner. Peter Shannon has a background in investing in transportation and sustainability technologies and serves as an advisor to NASA's Aeronautics Research and Technology Roundtable. Luka Tomljenovic brings extensive experience from his career as a fighter pilot and as a Partner at Airbus Ventures, where he focused on early-stage aerospace investments.

Radius Capital's portfolio includes companies such as Assaia, which provides computer vision systems for airport operations; Manna Drone Delivery, a last-mile drone delivery service; and Istari, a digital engineering collaboration platform for cyber-physical systems. Other notable investments include Danti, an AI platform for geospatial questions; Machina Labs, applying machine learning to robotic sheet metal forming; PhysicsX, an AI firm optimizing engineering designs; C-Infinity, an AI-based mechanical intelligence company; Swarmer, focused on collaborative autonomy for robots; Orqa, specializing in drones and subsystems; Drone-Hand, for drone autonomy in agriculture; Worldscape, a data fabric for the AI era; and Trener Robotics, an AI layer for industrial robots.

The firm actively contributes to the aerospace community, serving as advisors to NASA and the National Academies of Science. They also host "The Vertical Space," a leading innovation podcast for the aerospace industry. Their expertise in advanced air mobility and cyber-physical systems positions them as key players in shaping the future of technology and flight.