Elistair
Makes tethered drone systems for persistent aerial surveillance and communications for defence, police and public safety users.
US Army Puma UAS in flight over Grafenwoehr, Germany. Photo: U.S. Army photo by Spc. Orion Magnuson, Public domain (PD-USGov-Military-Army).
Round details
Private equity, ~$5.9M, n/d.
Why it matters
Tethered drones used for defence and public safety surveillance; latest disclosed funding is several years old.
Some figures rest on a single report. Treat them as indicative.Last checked 21 October 2026
Elistair: key questions
What does Elistair do?
Makes tethered drone systems for persistent aerial surveillance and communications for defence, police and public safety users.
Where is Elistair based?
Elistair is headquartered in Dardilly, France. It was founded in 2014.
How much funding has Elistair raised?
Total funding is ~$8.4M, based on announced and reported rounds. Latest round: Private equity, ~$5.9M, n/d.
Who are Elistair's investors?
Notable investors include Starquest Capital, Omnes Capital.
Sources
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