About Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech sector in Taiwan
The Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech sector in Taiwan comprises 39 companies, including 4 funded companies having collectively raised $6.5M in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 3 are Series A+ funded.
Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech sector in Taiwan has seen 3 IPOs. This represents almost 7.7% of all such companies - which is higher than the 4.5% exit rate of tech companies in general.
This sector includes companies engaged in the technology-enabled manufacturing, sales, and management of aircraft, spacecraft, ships, and defense equipment.
Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech sector is also known as Aerospace & Defense Tech, Aerospace or Maritime and Defence Tech.
It includes companies manufacturing advanced aircraft, spacecraft, ships and military equipment. It also includes companies that provide software solutions to aircraft, spacecraft, ship manufacturers and sellers as well as to the defense industry. It also includes companies providing them with tech heavy hardware and advanced materials. It excludes defense contractors and traditional aircraft and ship manufacturers. It also excludes companies providing services to the aerospace, maritime and defense industry stakeholders.
Top Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech Companies in Taiwan
There are 39 Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech startups in Taiwan which include MIRLE, Aiseed technology, AHAMANI, GEOSAT Aerospace & Technology, AAI. Out of these, 4 startups are funded, with 3 having secured Series A+ funding.
2026 has seen the creation of 1 Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech startup in Taiwan. Over the past 10 years, an average of 1 new company has been launched annually.
Here is the list of top Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech startups in Taiwan
1. MIRLE
MIRLE provides warehousing and logistics solutions. The solutions provided include FPD automatic transmission equipment, semiconductor automation solutions, robot application system, and industrial programmable controller like SIL2. It also provides intelligent injection control solution, smart water, transportation, factory automation solution
Key facts about MIRLE
- Founded Year: 1989
- Location: Tainan (Taiwan)
- Stage: Funding Raised
- Investors: Industrial Technology Investment Corporation
- Tracxn Score: 37/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 173 of 926 Competitors
Provider of AI-enabled last-mile delivery services through drones. Its product portfolio includes GPS and AI-powered self-driving drones and booking apps. Its features include AI-based obstacle avoidance, route planning, and image segmentation. It uses computer vision, IoT, 5G, and GPS technologies.
Key facts about Aiseed technology
- Founded Year: 2018
- Location: Taipei (Taiwan)
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $6M
- Investors: Pegatron, SparkLabs Taiwan and 1 Other
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, May 06, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 34/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 2 of 10 Competitors
3. AHAMANI
Manufacturer of electric scooters. The company specializes in electric scooters, drones, and mopeds. The company offers scooters with features like lithium-ion batteries, speed charging, and more.
Key facts about AHAMANI
- Founded Year: 1998
- Location: Kaohsiung City (Taiwan)
- Stage: Unfunded
- Tracxn Score: 33/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 5 of 20 Competitors
GEOSAT Aerospace & Technology designs and develops unmanned aerial vehicles and related parts. Products include Sky Arrow 55/100 - fixed-wing UAV with a push back engine to reduce the impact of vibration and is used for aerial photography and space information collection; APLAS- multirotor unmanned helicopter used for precision agriculture and ALIAS- multirotor with an endurance of 20 minutes. Also provides flight control system; ground control system; data transmission system and payload equipment. In addition, provides customized application services like aerial telemetry mapping; spatial information system; disaster relief, environmental, etc. It has won the Taiwan Excellence Award in 2018.
Key facts about GEOSAT Aerospace & Technology
- Founded Year: 2004
- Location: Tainan (Taiwan)
- Stage: Public
- Tracxn Score: 31/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 159 of 945 Competitors
5. AAI
Provider of ODM and OEM services for transportation entertainment and devices. The company develops in-flight entertainment products, drone components, train information systems, and automotive products. It offers mechanical design, hardware platform, software service, qualification, product certification, and OEM service.
Key facts about AAI
- Founded Year: 1997
- Location: Hsinchu (Taiwan)
- Stage: Public
- Tracxn Score: 31/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 40 of 230 Competitors
Companies founded year-on-year in the Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech sector in Taiwan
1 new startup has been founded so far in 2026 in the Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech sector in Taiwan. 4 Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech startups in Taiwan were founded in 2019 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.
- Total Number of Companies
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 1 |
2025 | - |
2024 | - |
2023 | 1 |
2022 | 1 |
2021 | 1 |
2020 | 2 |
2019 | 4 |
2018 | 4 |
2017 | 3 |
Stage-wise distribution of Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech sector companies in Taiwan
Out of the total 39 Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech companies in Taiwan, 4 have secured funding. Among them, 3 have reached Series A or higher, and 3 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 39
Funded - 4
Series A+ - 3
Series B+ - 3
Series C+ - 3
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 39 |
Funded | 4 |
Series A+ | 3 |
Series B+ | 3 |
Series C+ | 3 |
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Funding Trends in the Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech sector in Taiwan
Recent Funding Rounds in Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech in Taiwan
In the year 2026, till January 2026, Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech companies in Taiwan have raised $500K in equity funding across 1 round.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech companies in Taiwan:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Seed | 8799 | Jan 01, 2026 | ||
Seed | 9697 | May 06, 2025 |
Top Investors in Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech in Taiwan
Pegasus Tech Ventures is the top investor in Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech companies in Taiwan based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech companies in Taiwan:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
San Jose (United States) | - | |
Waltham (United States) | - | |
Taipei (Taiwan) | - | |
Taipei (Taiwan) | - | |
Taipei (Taiwan) | - |
IPOs in Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech in Taiwan
In the year 2023, till November 2023, 1 IPO happened in Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech sector in Taiwan.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech sector in Taiwan:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Nov 23, 2023 | Taipei Stock Exchange (TT) | |
Aug 08, 2016 | Taipei Stock Exchange (TT) | |
Aug 25, 2014 | Taipei Stock Exchange (TT) |
