PLANA

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General Information
Company Name
PLANA
Founded Year
2021
Location (Offices)
Korea South +1
Founders / Decision Makers
Number of Employees
29
Industries
Transportation
Funding Stage
Seed
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PLANA - Company Profile

PLANA is a visionary aerospace startup aiming to revolutionize civilian vertical take-off and landing aircraft technology. Founded in 2021 in South Korea, the company envisions a future where short-medium range air travel is popularized, driven by the commercialization of next-generation aircraft that prioritize safety and trust. With a focus on integrating advanced modules such as distributed electric propulsion, high-power capacity battery systems, and autonomous flight control, PLANA is dedicated to shaping a new and innovative future mobility ecosystem. The company has secured a notable $8.30M Seed Round investment led by prominent investors including DSC Investment, FuturePlay, Industrial Bank of Korea, Xeno Holdings, Schmidt, Technology Fund, Dt& Investment, and Shinhan Asset Management. CEO Braden J. Kim spearheads PLANA, emphasizing the need for courage, endurance, and passion for overcoming challenges and fierce competition in the quest for technical and business growth and success. PLANA's mission aligns with the impending paradigm shift in civil aviation history, with a strong emphasis on innovation and collaboration. The company welcomes top-notch developers worldwide to join its exceptional team in turning the vision of electrically powered vertical take-off and landing aircraft into reality. With its strategic focus and compelling leadership, PLANA is poised to make significant strides in shaping the future of air travel.

Taxonomy: eVTOL, Avionics, Flight Control, Aircraft Manufacture, VTOL Aviation, Powertrain, Rotor, DEP (Distributed Electric Propulsion), Hybrid System, System Integration, Composites, Human-centered UI/UX, Vertiport (Infrastructure), High-power Battery

Funding Rounds & Investors of PLANA (1)

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Funding Stage Amount No. Investors Investors Date
Seed Round $8.30M 8 Shinhan Asset Management 17 Oct 2022

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