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Robotic service provider offering inspection, maintenance, repair for wind turbines, enabling safer, faster wind energy operations.
Aerones has raised $113.5M across 7 funding rounds.
Key people at Aerones.
Aerones was founded in 2015 by Janis Putrams (Founder/CEO) and Dainis Kruze (Founder).
Aerones has raised $113.5M in total across 7 funding rounds.
Based in Riga, Latvia, Aerones provides robotic inspection, maintenance, and artificial intelligence-driven repair solutions for the global wind energy sector. The enterprise utilizes proprietary robotics to perform blade repairs, painting, and predictive maintenance, replacing conventional human rope-access methods to improve operational safety and efficiency. Operating with a workforce of 250 employees, the company has scaled its footprint to service more than 6,000 wind turbines and 14,000 blades across 25 countries. Aerones serves a portfolio of major renewable energy operators and original equipment manufacturers, including industry leaders such as NextEra, GE Vernova, and Vestas. Backed by venture capital investors like Lightrock and Haniel, the business recently secured $62 million in financing to fund international expansion and a new United States hub in Dallas, Texas. Aerones was founded in 2015 by Dainis Kruze and Janis Putrams.
Aerones was founded in 2015 by Janis Putrams (Founder/CEO) and Dainis Kruze (Founder).
Aerones has raised $113.5M in total across 7 funding rounds.
Aerones's investors include Paul Jordan, Bala Nagarajan, Change Ventures, Future Positive Capital, Y Combinator, Jaan Tallinn, James Berdigans, Janis Krums, Mantas Mikuckas, Blume Equity, Carbon Equity, Extantia.
Aerones has raised $113.5M across 7 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $62.0M Series B in June 2025.
Key people at Aerones.
Aerones is a global leader in robotic wind turbine maintenance and inspection services, leveraging patented robotics technology to deliver faster, safer, and more cost-effective solutions for wind turbine operators worldwide[1][2]. Its robotic systems perform inspections, cleaning, repairs, and protective coatings, enabling intelligent predictive maintenance that maximizes turbine efficiency and reduces downtime and operating costs[2][6]. Aerones serves major wind energy operators representing over 50% of the world’s wind power capacity, including GE Vernova, Vestas, Siemens Gamesa, Enel, and NextEra[1][4]. The company’s innovations significantly improve technician safety by minimizing manual rope-access work and accelerate service delivery, with projects completed up to four times faster and with ten times less idle time than traditional methods[2][4].
Founded in 2015 in Latvia, Aerones was born from the vision of applying advanced robotics to the challenging and hazardous task of wind turbine maintenance[1][4]. The founders, with backgrounds in robotics and engineering, identified the inefficiencies and safety risks inherent in manual turbine servicing and developed a robotic platform to automate inspections and repairs[4]. Early traction came from successful deployments with leading wind operators and validation of their technology’s operational and economic benefits, such as at the Red Dirt and Thunder Ranch wind plants in the US[2][6]. The company has since expanded globally, establishing hubs in Northern Europe (Riga) and the US (Dallas), and scaling rapidly to meet growing demand[5][7].
Aerones is riding the trend of automation and digitalization in renewable energy maintenance, addressing critical challenges in wind turbine servicing such as safety risks, labor shortages, and operational inefficiencies[4][7]. The timing is crucial as the global wind energy sector scales rapidly to meet climate goals, increasing the demand for reliable, cost-effective maintenance solutions that minimize downtime and extend asset life[3][4]. Market forces favor robotic and AI-driven approaches due to rising labor costs, the need for predictive maintenance, and the push for sustainability. Aerones’ technology not only improves turbine uptime and efficiency but also reduces carbon emissions by enabling cleaner energy production[4]. Its innovations influence the broader ecosystem by setting new standards for maintenance automation and fostering the integration of robotics and AI in clean energy infrastructure[3][7].
Looking ahead, Aerones is poised to deepen its leadership in robotic wind turbine care by expanding AI capabilities, enhancing predictive maintenance, and broadening its service offerings globally[7]. Trends such as increasing wind capacity, labor scarcity, and the drive for sustainability will continue to fuel demand for automated maintenance solutions. Aerones’ influence is likely to grow as it helps operators reduce costs, improve safety, and optimize asset performance, playing a pivotal role in accelerating the global energy transition. Its ongoing investments in workforce development and technology innovation position it as a key enabler of a resilient, efficient, and sustainable wind power ecosystem[7]. Aerones exemplifies the future of wind turbine maintenance—robotic, intelligent, and scalable—making wind energy more accessible and reliable worldwide[1][4].
