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Lowental Hybrid

Hybrid electric petrol propulsion systems extending drone endurance

Israel

1-10

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6M History

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Updated 18 days ago

Pillar Analysis

Presence

Digital footprint, brand visibility, and online reach across channels

Business

Revenue signals, funding status, partnerships, and market traction

Innovation

R&D activity, patents, product launches, and technology adoption

Pulse

Recent momentum — hiring trends, news mentions, and social engagement

Capacity

Team strength, leadership depth, and organizational scale

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Vector

Lowental Hybrid focuses on developing and commercializing Native Parallel Hybrid propulsion systems for tactical UAVs, targeting defense primes like Elbit Systems to extend endurance and enable stealth operations while expanding to US and European markets.

Efficiency Ratio

High output from a lean startup team, securing a decade-long $1.4M+ contract with Elbit Systems through validated technology and strong leadership.

Evidence Signals

Partnership HIGH Israel

Selected by Elbit Systems for a decade-long agreement to supply Native Parallel Hybrid propulsion systems for tactical UAVs, initial scope $1.4M with multi-year revenue potential.

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Product Launch HIGH Israel

Developed Native Parallel Hybrid propulsion system, a drop-in solution delivering 5x endurance, silent flight mode, and seamless electric-combustion transitions for UAVs.

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Funding HIGH Israel

Recognized as winner by Israel Innovation Authority investment program for hybrid propulsion units for UAVs.

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Leadership Change HIGH Israel

Leadership includes Chairman Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Amikam Norkin, former Israeli Air Force Commander, CEO Doron Fridman (IAF veteran), and CTO Itay Lowental.

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Expansion MEDIUM US, Europe

Seeking customers in US and Europe beyond Elbit partnership, with interest in new propulsion markets.

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Award HIGH

Endorsed as world's first true Native Parallel Hybrid propulsion system by multiple defense publications.

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Other HIGH Rehovot, Israel

Company founded in 2018, based in Rehovot, Israel, specializing in hybrid UAV engines.

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About: Engineers parallel hybrid propulsion systems for tactical fixed-wing and multirotor unmanned aerial vehicles. The technology integrates electric and combustion engines, enabling in-flight battery charging, quiet electric operation, and extending flight endurance up to five times.
Relevancy: Develops hybrid propulsion systems increasing UAV flight endurance by 5x through electric-petrol integration. $5M seed funding led by Ace Capital Partners with board chaired by Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Amikam Norkin, former Israeli Air Force commander. LH and GH series systems serve defense contractors and military applications globally.
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