Aviant AS

arctictoday.com · Supports Organization · kind

“Norwegian autonomous drone delivery startup Aviant”

Aviant · Supports Organization · name

“Aviant - Enabling autonomous logistics”

NATO DIANA · Supports Organization

“VTOL-drone system for long range logistcs in harsh climate”

Nordic9 · Nov 12, 2022 · Supports Funding round · amount

“Aviant announced raising $2.3 million in a seed funding round led by Luminar Ventures”

BounceWatch · Supports Funding round, Organization · ownership

“€1.00M Venture Round investment”

PitchBook · Supports Funding round

“07-Jun-2023”

Empire State Development · Supports Funding round · amount

“announced Aviant as the $1 million grand prize winner of round eight of the GENIUS NY accelerator”

Owler · Supports Funding round

“Aviant's last funding round was on Jun 2023 for a total of $1.1M.”

Crunchbase via Bright Data · Supports Role · founders

“{"founders": [{"id": "bernhard-graesdal", "type": "person", "value": "Bernhard Graesdal"}, {"id": "herman-kolden-øie", "type": "person", "value": "Herman Kolden"}, {"id": "lars-erik-matsson-fagernaes", "type": "person", "value": "Lars Erik Matsson Fagernaes"}]}”

LinkedIn via Bright Data · Supports Organization · company size, Organization · founded, Organization · headquarters, Organization · logo, Organization · url, Organization metric · employees in linkedin, Organization metric · followers

“{"company_size": "11-50 employees"}”

LinkedIn via Bright Data · Supports Job posting · job listing

“{"company_id": "71572572", "company_name": "Aviant", "company_url": "https://no.linkedin.com/company/aviant-as?trk=public_jobs_topcard-org-name", "job_employment_type": "Full-time", "job_location": "Trondheim, Trøndelag, Norway", "job_posted_time": "7 months ago", "job_posting_id": "4377233986", "job_seniority_level": "Entry level", "job_summary": "At Aviant, we enable autonomous parcel delivery by drone. After starting in the labs at MIT in 2020, Aviant has signed ten commercial contracts in Scandinavia, flown over 1,500 flights covering more than 25,000 km, built a strong team of 20 people, and managed to take a leading position in the European drone market. We operate commercial transportation drones with custom modifications, taking the role of both a drone producer and operator. Due to solid commercial traction, we are looking to expand our team. What are we looking for? Ability to work autonomously in the fast-paced, complex, and ambiguous environment of a startup Verbal and written proficiency in English Passion for Aviant's mission Aviant has three departments: operations, tech, and business. The responsibility of each department are as follows: Tech is responsible for building and developing new technological solutions. Operations is making sure we're certified and operate the drones. Business is driving the commercialization of our service. We're growing quickly and looking for talented people in each department. Aviant's vision is to make society more efficient. Therefore, we are seeking enthusiasts who wish to build something that matters. If you feel compelled to work within our business, operations, or technology department, we'd love to hear from you! We have a running application deadline for this position and will evaluate candidates as they apply. Show more Show less", "job_title": "Open Position", "timestamp": "2026-10-05T05:42:50.161Z"}”

LinkedIn via Bright Data · Supports Job posting · job listing

“{"company_id": "71572572", "company_name": "Aviant", "company_url": "https://no.linkedin.com/company/aviant-as?trk=public_jobs_topcard-org-name", "job_employment_type": "Full-time", "job_location": "Ski, Viken, Norway", "job_posted_time": "1 month ago", "job_posting_id": "4456051698", "job_seniority_level": "Mid-Senior level", "job_summary": "Aviant does home delivery with drones. We fly at 100 kph to people's gardens and deliver food and medicine. After starting in the labs at MIT in 2020, we have performed over 8,000 flights, covered tens of thousands of kilometers, completed more than 30 contracts and managed to take a leading position in the European drone market. We just launched Europes largest base for autonomous last-mile delivery with drones at Ski. This will be a major event in European transportation, and we are now looking for a lead technician to be responsible for our workshop, maintenance and manufacturing. As a Lead Technician, you will: Maintain drones Manufacture drones Coordinate scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks Further develop procedures, documentation and programs Be responsible for the Continuing Airworthiness of our aircraft Relevant technology: Methods: Soldering, crimping, CNC, metalworking, 3D printing Design: CAD, drawings Materials: Composites (CFRP, GFRP), wood, metal, plastic Components: BLDC motors, servos, batteries, flight controllers, PCBs Communication: PWM, UART, I2C, CAN Electronics: Signal electronics (3.3-5.0V), power electronics (50V) What we offer: Work on introducing a new means of transportation into society. Like building the first cars, you can tell your grandkids that \"I was part of making this happen\" Work in the leading environment in Europe for these systems. Large stock option package. When we succeed, we all succeed! Practical: Position: 100% Location: Ski, Norway (10min train from Oslo) Ideal candidate: Top 3% among your peers Extremely structured Loves to use your hands, but also to coordinate and organize the work of others Impressive relevant experience Hungry for results If you want to make drone delivery a reality, please apply! Show more Show less", "job_title": "Lead Drone Technician", "timestamp": "2026-10-05T05:42:43.565Z"}”

LinkedIn via Bright Data · Supports Job posting · job listing

“{"company_id": "71572572", "company_name": "Aviant", "company_url": "https://no.linkedin.com/company/aviant-as?trk=public_jobs_topcard-org-name", "job_employment_type": "Full-time", "job_location": "Ski, Viken, Norway", "job_posted_time": "1 month ago", "job_posting_id": "4457628065", "job_seniority_level": "Entry level", "job_summary": "At Aviant, we enable autonomous delivery by drone. After starting in the labs at MIT in 2020, Aviant has taken a leading position in the European drone market. We operate commercial transportation drones with custom modifications, taking the role of both a drone producer and operator. Since April 2026 Aviant has been operating our B2C delivery service in Ski, Norway. Responsibilities Manage social media (both organic and paid) our B2C brand Kyte and Aviant (company). Own the entire process from content strategies and planning, content, copywriting and publishing to reporting and analytics. Main goal: Drive Kyte's growth — awareness, signups, and repeat orders. Qualifications Documented results within content creation and social media management within B2C. In-depth knowledge of social media platforms (Instagram/Facebook, TikTok, Snap, Google/YouTube, LinkedIn) both organic and paid solutions. Including experience in targeting, optimization, tracking and reporting. Fluency in English and Norwegian. Bonus if you have experience in AI tools for content creation and automations. What we offer A flexible social media role in one of the most interesting startups in Europe. This is a part time position (40% at NOK230/hour), with a 6 month contract, and can be combined with other work or studies. It is expected that minimum 50% of the time is working from Aviant’s office in Ski, Norway. In Aviant, we have a broad range of backgrounds, but we all have in common that we love solving problems. We are seeking enthusiasts, people who wish to build something that matters. If you desire to join a quickly growing startup, we hope that you will apply! Show more Show less", "job_title": "Social Media and Content Lead (40%)", "timestamp": "2026-10-05T05:42:42.848Z"}”

LinkedIn via Bright Data · Supports Job posting · job listing

“{"company_id": "71572572", "company_name": "Aviant", "company_url": "https://no.linkedin.com/company/aviant-as?trk=public_jobs_topcard-org-name", "job_employment_type": "Contract", "job_location": "Ski, Viken, Norway", "job_posted_time": "1 month ago", "job_posting_id": "4461687900", "job_seniority_level": "Mid-Senior level", "job_summary": "Aviant does home delivery with drones. We fly at 100 km/h to people's gardens and deliver food and medicine. After starting in the labs at MIT in 2020, we have performed over 8,000 flights, covered tens of thousands of kilometers, completed more than 30 contracts and managed to take a leading position in the European drone market. We just launched Europes largest base for autonomous last-mile delivery with drones at Ski. This will be a major event in European transportation, and we are now looking for a robotics engineer to take an active part in the development and certification of the drone system. As a Robotics Engineer, you will: Develop new concepts and designs for the drone, both hardware and software Handle certification worklfows end-to-end from requirements to proof Analyze flight logs when something goes wrong to find and solve the root cuase Relevant technology/topics: Aircraft type: Fixed-wing VTOL, 2.5m wingspan Communication: UART, I2C, CAN, USB, PWM, NMEA Control: PID controllers, RTK Hardware: BLDC motors, Lithium batteries Physics: Aerodynamics, thermodynamics, rigid body physics Avionics: CubeOrange, Raspberry Pi, uBlox F9P, ICM20948 What we offer: Work on introducing a new means of transportation into society. Like building the first cars, you can tell your grandkids that \"I was part of making this happen\" Work in the leading environment in Europe for these systems. Large stock option package. When we succeed, we all succeed! Practical: Position: 100% Location: Ski, Norway (10min train from Oslo) Ideal candidate: Top 3% among your peers Impressive experience with hardware, physics and documentation Very structured Hungry for results If you want to make drone delivery a reality, please apply! Show more Show less", "job_title": "Robotics Engineer & Certification Lead", "timestamp": "2026-10-05T05:42:42.414Z"}”

LinkedIn via Bright Data · Supports Job posting · job listing

“{"company_id": "71572572", "company_name": "Aviant", "company_url": "https://no.linkedin.com/company/aviant-as?trk=public_jobs_topcard-org-name", "job_employment_type": "Full-time", "job_location": "Oslo, Oslo, Norway", "job_posted_time": "11 hours ago", "job_posting_id": "4474207927", "job_seniority_level": "Mid-Senior level", "job_summary": "At Aviant, we enable autonomous parcel delivery by drone. After starting in the labs at MIT in 2020, Aviant has signed thirty commercial contracts in Scandinavia, flown over 10,000 flights covering more than 100,000 km, built a robust team of 20 people, and taken a leading position in the European drone market. With strong commercial traction, we’re looking for a Partnerships & Growth Lead to help us scale the business by both leading current commercial activities and finding new opportunities. In this role, you will be responsible for driving new partnerships and owning the business side of project delivery end-to-end. You'll work across three main product lines: drones as first response, healthcare, and last-mile delivery. The work includes: identifying and pitching the right partners for joint projects, building and leading consortia for grants and proposals, identifying the customer needs for engineering, and finding new customers for the healthcare product line. Once initiatives are underway, you’ll act as the business lead —aligning internal resources, coordinating with partners and customers, scope engineering of product delivery, and ensuring projects are delivered smoothly. Just as importantly, you’ll work to make sure current project customers are happy, supported, and eager to expand the relationship. You’ll collaborate closely with the CEO and leadership team, and work cross-functionally with operations, engineering, and product to ensure initiatives align with Aviant’s strategy and capabilities. You’ll be responsible for: Lead feedback back to engineering to customize the platform based on customer needs. Winning and growing strategic partnerships that unlock new commercial and funded opportunities Building strong consortium and leading partner motions for grants, tenders, and proposals. Acting as the business lead on projects and implementations (scope, timelines, stakeholder alignment, outcomes). Identifying expansion opportunities within active projects and turning results into follow-on work We are looking for a resourceful person who is comfortable with responsibility, communicates clearly, and thrives with commercialisation of new technology. Our ideal candidate: Has experience in sales, growth, and/or partnerships. Has led projects or initiatives with budgets of $1M+ (or comparable complexity and stakeholder scope). Has strong project leadership skills and can drive execution across teams. Can prioritize effectively and focus effort on what matters most. Note: passion and skill outweighs experience. We seek enthusiastic top performers who want to build something that matters. If this sounds like you, we hope you apply! Show more Show less", "job_title": "Partnerships & Growth lead", "timestamp": "2026-10-05T05:42:43.780Z"}”