Volocopter

We Bring Urban Air Mobility to Life.

General Information
Company Name
Volocopter
Founded Year
2011
Location (Offices)
Bruchsal, Germany +6
Founders / Decision Makers
Number of Employees
487
Industries
Space, Transportation
Funding Stage
Undisclosed
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Volocopter - Company Profile

Volocopter is a pioneering urban air mobility (UAM) company that aims to revolutionize transportation in megacities worldwide. With a focus on enhancing the urban living experience, the company is dedicated to creating sustainable and scalable UAM ecosystems through strategic partnerships in infrastructure and operations. Volocopter is set to introduce swift, secure, and emission-free passenger connections to various destinations, facilitated by their advanced VoloIQ software platform, serving as the digital backbone for safe and efficient operations. Having completed over 2,000 successful public and private test flights, the company is on track to launch commercial services in the near future. Since its inception in 2011, Volocopter has garnered significant attention, employing more than 500 people across its locations in Germany and Singapore. The company has also successfully secured a remarkable $600 million in equity funding from notable investors such as Mercedes-Benz Group, Sumitomo Corporation, Japan Airlines, Tokyo Century, NTT Communications, and BlackRock. This substantial investment signifies a strong validation of Volocopter's vision and potential within the UAM industry, positioning it as a key player in shaping the future of urban transportation. For more information, visit www.volocopter.com.

Taxonomy: Urban Air Mobility, Electric Aviation, Air Taxi, Sustainable Transportation, Aviation Technology, Aircraft Design, UAM Ecosystem, Software Platform, Transportation Innovation, Megacity Solutions, VTOL Aircraft, Investment, Partnerships, Digital Operations

Funding Rounds & Investors of Volocopter (12)

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Funding Stage Amount No. Investors Investors Date
Funding Round Unknown - 04 Jun 2024
Series E Unknown - 04 Mar 2023
Series E $182.00M 4 Sumitomo, SITA 01 Nov 2022
Series E $170.00M 5 WP Investment, Mundys +1 04 Mar 2022
Series D €201.00M 10 Mundys, Continental 03 Mar 2021

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