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Investor views on scaling businesses | Aerial Cities 2024

Scaling a #drone #business is harder than ever — so how are top #investors spotting winners? At Aerial Cities 2024, we went straight to the source. The #investment landscape has shifted dramatically, and only the most adaptable businesses will survive. Raising #capital is no longer only about #innovative tech. Today, it’s all about real #revenue, smart #scaling strategies, and knowing when to pivot. Key takeaways from the panel discussion: ➡️ A few years ago, proof of concept was enough to secure investment. Now, investors want tangible revenue and a clear path to #profitability. ➡️ #Adaptability is critical to survival. Startups must build strong, flexible teams that can #pivot, take feedback, and navigate challenges. ➡️ #Regulations can make or break you. Companies working with #regulators, rather than waiting for policy changes, will gain a #competitive advantage. Moderated by Dario Di Martino, Founder & CEO of DMD Solutions, the panel featured top industry voices, including Gabriela Matic, Co-founder & Director at Metta/ Venture Partner at ‪@aerospacexelerated‬, Gary Cutts, Challenge Director for Future Flight at ‪@ukriforresearchers‬ Research and Innovation; Gordon Baker, Policy Advisor for Robotics at the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology; and Etienne Louvet, Founder & CEO of IONA. Aerial Cities 2025 is set to take place at #Dublin City Hall on 11-12 November 2025. Learn more and register to attend here: https://aerialcities.dronetalks.online/. #aerialcities #airspacemanagement #drones #droneindustry #droneinnovation #dronetechnology #innovation #investmenttips #investorinsights #investortips #paneldiscussion #scalingbussinesses #scalingstartups 00:00 - Introduction: Dario Di Martino, Founder & CEO of DMD Solutions, Gabriela Matic, Co-founder & Director at Metta/ Venture Partner at Aerospace Xelerated, Gary Cutts, Challenge Director for Future Flight at UK Research and Innovation; Gordon Baker, Policy Advisor for Robotics at the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology; and Etienne Louvet, Founder & CEO of IONA. 04:33 - Etienne Louvet, Founder & CEO of IONA background 07:00 - Gordon Baker, Policy Advisor for Robotics at the Department for Science background 09:10 - Gabriela Matic, Co-founder & Director at Metta/ Venture Partner at Aerospace Xelerated background 11:32 - Gary Cutts, Challenge Director for Future Flight at UK Research and Innovation background 14:30 - Dario Di Martino, explains the topic, Investor's views on scaling businesses 15:11 - Etienne Louvet, on Investor's views on scaling businesses 18:18 - Gordon Baker, on Investor's views on scaling 20:22 - Gabriela Matic, on Investors views on scaling businesses 21:33 - Gary Cutts, on investors' views on scaling businesses 24:53 - Etienne Louvet, scalability is all about when to get in and leave 27:15 - Dario Di Martino, in this evolving market, what strategies do the investors use to minimise risk 27:50 - Etienne Louvet, Jeff Bezos idea on the one-way/two-way door concept 29:38 - Gabriela Matic, making sure having companies who understand regulations is the key 30:34 - Gary Cutts, who are the people doing the generic technology, is the lowest risk 32:27 - Gordon Baker, people like the CAA are trying to help mitigate these risks to make it more investable 34:27 - Etienne Louvet, the markets are globalised today, making business certainty easier and safer to invest 36:06 - Dario Di Martino, which indicators suggest scalability in the drone industry 36:21 - Etienne Louvet, having enough human capital 36:43 - Gordon Baker, the military is the biggest growth industry to invest in 37:33 - Gabriela Matic, having the right people on board 38:10 - Gary Cutts, 3 parts. Is there innovation worth going after? Can you see a way to get it to market and be adaptable 39:40 - Etienne Louvet, red flag on companies switching industries 40:54 - Dario Di Martino, are investors confident that the infrastructure is there to scale 41:10 - Gary Cutts, the industry is not high-risk 41:50 - Dario Di Martino, what should the government and regulators do to stifle innovation? 42:08 - Etienne Louvet, it's hard for the government to understand a new market; it's about their attitude 44:08 - Gabriela Matic, increasing transparency will help 44:50 - Dario Di Martino, summary and ending