Tech Company Financing Transactions

Starship Technologies Funding Round

On 1/13/2017, Starship Technologies raised $17.2 million in funding from Daimler and private investors.

Transaction Overview

Announced On
1/13/2017
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$17,200,000
Round
Undisclosed
Investors

Daimler (Lead Investor)

Proceeds Purpose
The round will help U.K.-based Starship expand its efforts to bring rolling drone deliveries to city sidewalks around the world.

Company Information

Company Status
Private & Independent
Industry
Robotics
Mailing Address
535 Mission St. 19th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94105
USA
Email Address
Overview
Starship robots are revolutionising food and package deliveries, offering people convenient new services that improve everyday life. Our proven ability to harness technology combined with our experience providing services to millions of people make this a reality today.
Profile
Starship Technologies LinkedIn Company Profile
Social Media
Starship Technologies Company Twitter Account
Company News
Starship Technologies News
Facebook
Starship Technologies on Facebook
YouTube
Starship Technologies on YouTube

Management Team

Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Executive Officer
Alastair Westgarth
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Chief Financial Officer
Pol Oliver
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Chief Technical Officer
Ahti Heinla
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Co-Founder
Janus Friis
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VP - Bus. Development
Ryan Tuohy
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VP - Engineering
Lauri Väin
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VP - Human Resources
Heidy Kerma
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VP - Marketing
Henry Harris-Burland
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VP - Operations
Scott Perrotta
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VP - Product Management
Phillip Lindberg
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