XSun
Guerande, France · Founded 2016 · $5.5M raised
- Headquarters
- Guerande
- Employees
- 11–50
- Founded
- 2016
- Business Model
- B2B
- Website
- xsun.fr
- Total Funding
- $5.5M
- Last Round
- $5.5M Growth EquitySep 2022
- Rounds
- 2
About
XSun is a French deep-tech startup founded in 2016 that designs and manufactures the SolarXOne, an autonomous solar-powered fixed-wing drone for long-endurance earth observation missions. Inspired by satellite technology, SolarXOne is energy-independent via photovoltaic cells and capable of fully automated flight with onboard decision-making. The drone serves diverse applications including environmental monitoring, infrastructure inspection, precision agriculture, maritime surveillance, and border security. Weighing under 25 kg with a wingspan of over 4.5 meters, it meets global regulatory thresholds enabling operation in any country.
Summary
XSun is a Climate Tech company based in Guerande, France, founded in 2016. It has raised $5.5M in total across 2 rounds, most recently a $5.5M Growth Equity round in Sep 2022. Investors include European Innovation Council Fund.
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