# Near Earth Autonomy: Airlines/aviation, Pittsburgh, United States

> Near Earth Autonomy: Near Earth Autonomy is an aerospace and robotics company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Based in Pittsburgh, United States.

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# Near Earth Autonomy

Near Earth Autonomy is an aerospace and robotics company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Funding reported Last round: Corporate round

Airlines/aviation Pittsburgh, United States

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2012 14 years old
- **Team:** 98 51 to 200 people
- **Funding reported:** $18M in dollars
- **Last round:** Corporate round Jun 2022

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- ✓ **Listed** We know it exists and what it does
- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

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## About Near Earth Autonomy

Near Earth Autonomy is an aerospace and robotics company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Founded in 2012 as a spin-off from Carnegie Mellon University, it specializes in advanced autonomous flight technology for both uncrewed and manned aircraft. The company focuses on developing complete autonomy stacks that allow aircraft to operate safely in complex environments, even without GPS. The company offers a range of services, including autonomy stack development, mission definition and integration, testing and certification, and consulting for GPS-denied navigation. Its product portfolio features an autonomy software suite that includes 3D mapping, collision detection, and GPS-denied navigation systems, as well as integrated sensor suites and complete autonomy systems for various aircraft platforms. Near Earth Autonomy serves clients in the commercial, defense, and government sectors, with partnerships that include the US Navy, DARPA, and Boeing HorizonX. Its technology is applied in critical areas such as infrastructure inspection, emergency response, military reconnaissance, and urban air mobility, enhancing safety and efficiency in autonomous flight operations.

## What company datasets say Near Earth Autonomy raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **$18M** in dollars

Rounds **4**

Last round **Corporate round**

Last round size **$10M**

Last round date **Jun 2022**

Investors listed **4**

SEC Form D **$9.0M sold, 2 filings, last May 2022**

## Founders and team

From Near Earth Autonomy's own website and the SEC filings it signed: 4 founders, 7 on the team.

**Sanjiv Singh** CEO & Co-Founder *Named on its 2022 Form D*

**Marcel Bergerman** COO & Co-Founder *Named on its 2022 Form D*

**Lyle Chamberlain** Co-Founder & Member of Board of Directors *Named on its 2022 Form D*

**Sebastian Scherer** Co-Founder *Named on its 2022 Form D*

- **Bill Lewis** Member of Board of Advisors
- **Dawn Rucker** Member of Board of Advisors
- **Ian Walsh** Member of Board of Advisors
- **John W. Piasecki** Member of Board of Directors
- **Tom Conant** Member of Board of Advisors
- **Gur Kimchi** Member of Board of Directors
- **Laurence Vigeant-Langlois** Member of Board of Directors

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

user experience scalable autonomy uncrewed aircraft collision avoidance aerial autonomy distribution manufacturing airlines/aviation safety assurance autonomous cargo delivery education information technology & services airlines & aviation civil uavs autonomous aircraft autonomy validation

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- **Sector:** Airlines/aviation
- **Industry code:** NAICS 33641, 334511, 541715, SIC 3769
- **Region:** Pennsylvania
- **Revenue:** $4.0M a year, as listed
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/near-earth-autonomy)

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