About Hangar 51
Hangar 51, an accelerator and incubator program founded in 1997, is based in London, United Kingdom. With a presence in 12 countries, it has supported around 54 startups in sectors like Enterprise Applications, High Tech. As of Oct 2026, Hangar 51 has 2 unicorns under its belt and has witnessed 10 portfolio exits. Most notable companies in
its portfolio include EcoVadis, Monese and Trust Stamp. The program primarily supports startups based in United Kingdom, United States.
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Founded Year
1997
Location
London, United Kingdom
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Unicorn in Portfolio
Hangar 51's List of Top Investments
Hangar 51 has a portfolio of 54 companies, including 2 unicorns. Their most notable investments include EcoVadis and Monese.Their portfolio spans across United Kingdom, United States, Spain and 9 more locations. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, High Tech, Transportation and Logistics Tech and 18 other sectors. Here is the list of top investments by Hangar 51:
1. EcoVadis
Provider of supply chain sustainability risk assessment and management platform. The platform offers tools for managing environmental, social, and governance risks. It provides supplier ratings, risk mapping, and carbon management solutions. The platform also supports regulatory compliance and sustainable finance initiatives.
Key facts about EcoVadis
2. Monese
Provider of digital bank solutions for individuals and businesses. It offers savings and current accounts, prepaid cards for online offline purchases, bill payments, money transfers, and more. It features multi currency accounts enabling users to transact using multiple currencies. The application is available on Android and iOS platforms.
Key facts about Monese
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: London (United Kingdom)
- Annual Revenue: £10M - £50M as on Dec 31, 2024
- Last Known Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $269M
- Employee Count: 142 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Kreos Capital, Kinnevik and 99 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, May 01, 2024, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
3. Trust Stamp
AI-powered platform focuses on cybersecurity solutions. It provides tools that help users protect digital identities and secure interactions across different systems. Its features support verification, risk reduction, and safer data handling in online environments.
Key facts about Trust Stamp
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: Atlanta (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $1M - $10M as on Dec 31, 2020
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $9.58M
- Employee Count: 79 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Mastercard, Queen City FinTech and 18 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Jul 13, 2024, $*****
- Highlight: Public
4. Twelve
Developer of carbon transformation technology producing fuels and feedstock products. The company's technology transforms carbon dioxide, water, and renewable electricity into hydrocarbons. These hydrocarbons are drop-in replacements for conventional petroleum-based materials and ingredients. The resulting products have zero fossil fuels, zero emissions, and no trade-offs in quality.
Key facts about Twelve
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: Berkeley (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $472M
- Employee Count: 262 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Capricorn, Rising Tide Fund and 56 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, May 06, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
5. Volantio
Provides AI-enabled inventory optimization and e-commerce solutions for airlines. The company leverages machine learning algorithms and big data analytics to offer Yana, a post-booking revenue & capacity optimization tool, which enables airlines to connect with customers willing to change booking dates. The platform also enables airlines to sell & distribute additional inventory. Features include overbooking management, irregular operations management, and more.
Key facts about Volantio
- Founded Year: 2008
- Location: Atlanta (United States)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $9.35M
- Employee Count: 35 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Sky VC, Amadeus and 11 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Sep 29, 2022, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Unicorns in Hangar 51's Portfolio
Hangar 51 has 2 unicorns in its portfolio - EcoVadis and Quantum Metric. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is EcoVadis. It became a unicorn in 2022, 4 years before Hangar 51 first invested in it.Here is a list of unicorns in Hangar 51's portfolio:
Filter this listTracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
69 | Provider of supply chain sustainability risk assessment and management platform | 2007 | Paris | Series D | pjovzdb | ||
64 | Provides product design analytics software | 2015 | Colorado Springs | Series B | iezstad |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in Hangar 51's Portfolio
1 of Hangar 51's portfolio company became public - Trust Stamp. It got listed on the OTC Markets (OTCMKTS), in Feb 2021.Here are Hangar 51's portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Feb 24, 2021 | - | - | 1287 |
Acquired companies in Hangar 51's Portfolio
9 companies from Hangar 51's portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was TroopTravel in Aug 2026 by Spotnana for $*****.Here are Hangar 51's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Aug 26, 2026 | - | - | 2656 | |
Sep 10, 2025 | - | - | 7489 | |
Jan 14, 2025 | - | - | 6460 | |
Oct 10, 2024 | - | - | 3830 | |
Sep 01, 2024 | - | - | 2336 |
