Viraj Aero alternatives
TL;DR: 12 companies doing similar work to Viraj Aero in Industrials, ranked by how closely they match what Viraj Aero actually does — not just by category.
How this list was built: every company here is Y Combinator-backed and shares at least one category with Viraj Aero. They are scored on how closely their own description overlaps with Viraj Aero's, and all facts shown come from the YC company records — nothing is estimated.
What are the best alternatives to Viraj Aero?
| Alternative | What it does | Batch | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apolink | 24/7 satellite connectivity in low Earth orbit | Fall 2024 | 7 | Active |
| Passerine Aircraft | Passerine Aircraft is building the next generation of dronesWe are… | Summer 2017 | 2 | Inactive |
| Inflection Space Systems | Hyperscaling space manufacturing | Fall 2026 | — | Active |
| Relativity Space | Building humanity’s multiplanetary future. | Winter 2016 | 2500 | Active |
| Starcloud | Data centers in space | Summer 2024 | 12 | Active |
| Ethos Space Resources | We make silicon on the Moon, to power everything in space. | Summer 2026 | 2 | Active |
| Micora | Microgrids in a box built anywhere in days | Fall 2026 | 4 | Active |
| Astranis | Advanced satellites for high orbits. | Winter 2016 | 500 | Active |
| Boom | Economically and environmentally sustainable supersonic travel | Winter 2016 | 227 | Active |
| Talyn Air | Long range, battery electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft. | Winter 2020 | 18 | Acquired |
| Beyond Aero | First electric business aircraft designed for hydrogen propulsion | Winter 2022 | 80 | Active |
| Pyka | Autonomous electric airplanes | Summer 2017 | 75 | Active |
Is Viraj Aero still active?
Viraj Aero is still operating, so switching is a choice rather than a forced migration. Compare on fit and price rather than urgency.
How was this list put together?
Every company here is Y Combinator-backed and shares at least one category with Viraj Aero. They are then ranked on how closely their own description overlaps with Viraj Aero's, so the closest matches come first rather than whoever happens to share a tag.