Also known as: OutSail Shipping
Revolutionary, Modern Wing Sails
Company is closed
Event Year: 2023
Company is closed
Event Year: 2023
OutSail Technologies was dedicated to pioneering unlimited-range, wind-powered vessels through the application of advanced aerospace technology. The core belief was that modern aerodynamics could offer a more cost-effective and dependable alternative to internal combustion engines, particularly in light of the detrimental environmental effects of fossil fuel consumption on our oceans and planet. OutSail aimed to usher in a new era of wind power.
Their innovation involved adapting tape spring technology, originally developed for satellites, for terrestrial use. This resulted in a fully autonomous and retractable wingsail, designed to maximize wind power utilization in vessels. The wingsail provided both the aerodynamic efficiency of a wing and the ability to adjust surface area according to wind strength.
OutSail was supported by Y Combinator (W23) and founded by a team comprising two experienced engineers and an aerodynamics PhD. The founders brought a wealth of experience in team leadership, product management, and hardware design from prominent companies such as Momentus, Nuro, AEye, Tesla, and SpaceX. The company is now inactive.
OutSail Technologies was dedicated to pioneering unlimited-range, wind-powered vessels through the application of advanced aerospace technology. The core belief was that modern aerodynamics could offer a more cost-effective and dependable alternative to internal combustion engines, particularly in light of the detrimental environmental effects of fossil fuel consumption on our oceans and planet. OutSail aimed to usher in a new era of wind power.
Their innovation involved adapting tape spring technology, originally developed for satellites, for terrestrial use. This resulted in a fully autonomous and retractable wingsail, designed to maximize wind power utilization in vessels. The wingsail provided both the aerodynamic efficiency of a wing and the ability to adjust surface area according to wind strength.
OutSail was supported by Y Combinator (W23) and founded by a team comprising two experienced engineers and an aerodynamics PhD. The founders brought a wealth of experience in team leadership, product management, and hardware design from prominent companies such as Momentus, Nuro, AEye, Tesla, and SpaceX. The company is now inactive.
Total Raised: Unknown (Y Combinator backed)
Last Round: Winter 2023
Total Raised: Unknown (Y Combinator backed)
Last Round: Winter 2023
Industrials
Industrials
Industrials
Industrials
Team size: 3
Hiring: No
Team size: 3
Hiring: No
