When was XSun founded?

XSun was founded in 2016 and raised its 1st funding round 4 years after it was founded.

Where is XSun located?

XSun is headquartered in Guerande, France.

Who is the current CEO of XSun?

Benjamin David of XSun. They have also founded 1 company.

How many employees does XSun have?

As of Aug 31, 2026, the latest employee count at XSun is 19.

Is XSun a funded company?

XSun is a funded company, having raised a total of $7.82M across 4 funding rounds to date. The company's 1st funding round was a $***** Grant (prize money) round, raised on Feb 03, 2020.

When was the latest funding round of XSun?

XSun's latest funding was a $***** Series A round on Sep 12, 2022, with participation from 3 investors. Its primary sector is Renewable Energy Tech. Globally, the Renewable Energy Tech sector has seen $9.65B in funding in 2026 to date.

Where does XSun rank among its competitors?

XSun ranks 76th amongst 893 active competitors, of which 129 are funded. It stands 10th in terms of total funding among its competitors. The most recent competitor to raise funding was Draganfly, which secured $10M in Sep, 2026.

Who are the top competitors of XSun?

XSun's top competitors include Quantum Systems, Zeitview and Raphe. Among them, Draganfly secured the most recent funding round in September, 2026.

XSun - 2026 Company Profile, Team, Funding & Competitors

Company Details

Provider of solar-powered autonomous UAVs for multiple applications. It manufactures solar-powered drones for commercial applications. It also offers drone research and development services. It caters to agriculture, maritime, law enforcement, and public safety industries.

Website: xsun.fr
Email ID: *****@xsun.fr
Phone Number: +33 **********

Key Metrics

Founded Year

2016

Location

Guerande, France

Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$7.82M in 4 rounds

Latest Funding Round

Series A, Sep 12, 2022, $*****

Investors

Pays de la Loire Participations & 4 more

Ranked

76^th among 893 active competitors

Employee Count

19 as on Aug 31, 2026

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XSun has raised a total funding of $7.82M over 4 rounds. Its first funding round was on Feb 03, 2020. Its latest funding round was a Series A round on Sep 12, 2022 for $*****. 3 investors participated in its latest round. XSun has 5 institutional investors.

Here is the list of recent funding rounds of XSun:

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Date of Funding	Funding Amount	Round Name	Post-Money Valuation	Revenue Multiple	Lead Investors	Other Investors
Sep 12, 2022	7967109	Series A	7253393	7810764	7144341	9858461
Feb 02, 2022	7039311	Grant (prize money)	8173523	2411036	9970536	EIC Fund
Jan 28, 2022	3862757	Seed	5574435	3938436	4805203	Pays de la Loire Participations & 1 more

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The founders of XSun is Benjamin David. Benjamin David is the CEO of XSun.

Here are the details of XSun's key team members:

Benjamin David: XSun CEO, Founder and president of XSun.

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XSun's employee count trend

XSun has 19 employees as of Aug 26. Here is XSun's employee count trend over the years:

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Top competitors of XSun include Quantum Systems, Zeitview and Raphe. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of XSun, ranked by Tracxn score:

Rank	Company Details	Short Description	Total Funding	Investors	Tracxn Score
1st	Quantum Systems 2015, Gilching (Germany), Series D	AI-powered aerial intelligence and reconnaissance systems	$1.82B	Balderton Capital, 10x Group & 37 others	78/100
2nd	Zeitview 2014, Santa Monica (United States), Series D	Provider of drone-based inspection software platform	$174M	Union Square Ventures, Upfront Ventures & 17 others	72/100
3rd	Raphe 2017, Noida (India), Series B	Manufacturer of carbon fiber composite products and unmanned aerial vehicles	$154M	Ascent Capital, Dovetail Capital & 60 others	67/100
4th	Vantage Robotics 2013, San Francisco (United States), Series B	Creates unmanned aircraft systems	$8.94M	Hone Capital, Ruvento Ventures & 6 others	66/100
5th	ideaForge 2007, Navi Mumbai (India), Public	Provider of drone manufacturing, advanced drone software, and drone services solutions	$53.8M	Celesta Capital, Florintree & 59 others	65/100
6th	Garuda Aerospace 2015, Chennai (India), Series B	Provider of unmanned aerial vehicles for agricultural and industrial applications	$49.5M	Venture Catalysts, Balancekey Advisors & 172 others	64/100
7th	Raptor Maps 2015, Cambridge (United States), Series C	Provider of solar asset management platform using aerial and sensor data	$62.2M	Blue Bear Capital, Masscec & 18 others	62/100
8th	Draganfly 1998, Saskatoon (Canada), Public	Manufacturer of unmanned aerial vehicles, software, sensors, and related services	$5.34M	Globalive Capital, Unusual Machines & 1 others	61/100
9th	Skydweller 2019, Alexandria (United States), Series A	Manufacturer of autonomous, solar-powered aircraft for surveillance and communications missions	$50.7M	Leonardo, Advection Growth Capital & 4 others	61/100
10th	Autonomous Control Systems Laboratory 2013, Chiba (Japan), Public	Conducts R&D on, and markets, drones and robotics-based technologies.	$25.1M	Rakuten Capital, Mirai Creation Fund & 5 others	61/100
76th	XSun 2016, Guerande (France), Series A	Provider of solar-powered autonomous UAVs for multiple applications	$7.82M	EIC Fund, Pays de la Loire Participations ... & 3 others	41/100