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Lachy Groom invests in Indian startup aiming for year-long aircraft flight

Lachy Groom has invested in Bengaluru startup Alteon, which aims to develop autonomous aircraft capable of flying for over a year by harnessing energy from ocean winds. The startup raised $2.5 million in pre-seed funding and plans to use dynamic soaring techniques for maritime surveillance. While it has conducted successful tests, it has yet to demonstrate sustained flight using harvested energy.

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Lachy Groom has invested in Bengaluru startup Alteon, which aims to develop autonomous aircraft capable of flying for over a year by harnessing energy from ocean winds. The startup raised $2.5 million in pre-seed funding and plans to use dynamic soaring techniques for maritime surveillance. While it has conducted successful tests, it has yet to demonstrate sustained flight using harvested energy.

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Lachy Groom backs Indian startup aiming to keep aircraft aloft for a year

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Lachy Groom invests in Indian startup aiming for year-long aircraft flight