Archer - About the company
Archer is a public company based in San Jose (United States), founded in 2018 by Ben Sack, Adam Goldstein, Daniel Archer, Tamara Malkoska and Nandhu Kichu. It operates as a Developer of electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for commercial use. Archer has raised $1.93B in funding. The company has 297 active competitors, including 64 funded and 18 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like Ehang, Joby Aviation and E-plane.
Sectors and market segments that Archer operate in
Archer serves in the Energy Tech, Auto Tech, Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech market segments.The primary business model of Archer are:Company Details
Developer of electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for commercial use. The company focuses on aircraft certification, safety, and defense applications. It provides updates through its newsroom and offers various resources. These resources include information for investors, media, and potential employees.
- Website
- archer.com
- Email ID
- *****@flyarcher.com
- Registered Address
- 190 WEST TASMAN DRIVE,SAN JOSE,95134,CA
Key Metrics
Founded Year
2018
Location
San Jose, United States
Stage
Public
Total Funding
$1.93B in 8 rounds
Latest Funding Round
Investors
Ranked
5th among 297 active competitors
Annual Revenue
$0 - $1M as on Dec 31, 2025
Employee Count
1,935 as on Jul 31, 2026
Exit Details
Public
Legal entities associated with Archer
Archer is associated with 3 legal entities given below:
Legal Entity Name | Date of Incorporation | Revenue | Latest Employee Count | Documents |
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ARCHER CIN: 40003701057 , Latvia, Deadpooled | Sep 21, 2004 | €0 - €1M (As on Dec 31, 2015) | 1 (As on Dec 31, 2015) | - |
Archer Aviation Inc. CIN: 47.937.882/0001-80 , Brazil, Deadpooled | Sep 13, 2022 | - | - | - |
Archer Aviation Inc. CIN: 1824502 , United States, Active | $0 - $1M (As on Dec 31, 2025) | - | - |
Archer's IPO details
Archer got listed on Dec 18, 2020.
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Archer's funding and investors
Archer has raised a total funding of $1.93B over 8 rounds. Its latest funding round was a Post IPO round on Dec 05, 2025 for an undisclosed amount. 1 investor participated in its latest round. Archer has 18 institutional investors and 1 angel investor.
Here is the list of recent funding rounds of Archer:
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Date of Funding | Funding Amount | Round Name | Post-Money Valuation | Revenue Multiple | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
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Dec 05, 2025 | Undisclosed | Post IPO | - | - | - | |
Jun 13, 2025 | $850M | Post IPO | - | - | - | - |
Dec 11, 2024 | $430M | Post IPO | - | - | - |
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Archer's founders and board of directors
Founder? Claim ProfileThe founders of Archer are Ben Sack, Adam Goldstein, Daniel Archer, Tamara Malkoska and Nandhu Kichu.
Here are the details of Archer's key team members:
- Ben Sack: Co-Founder of Archer and founder of 1 other company. Contact Info: 1 email address
- Adam Goldstein: Co-Founder & Co-CEO of Archer and founder of 1 other company. Contact Info: 2 email addresses
- Daniel Archer: Owner, Operator of Archer. Contact Info: 1 email address
- Tamara Malkoska: Co-Owner of Archer.
- Nandhu Kichu: Business Owner of Archer.
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Archer's employee count trend
Archer has 1,935 employees as of Jul 26. Here is Archer's employee count trend over the years:
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Archer's Competitors and alternates
Top competitors of Archer include Ehang, Joby Aviation and E-plane. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Archer, ranked by Tracxn score:
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Rank | Company Details | Short Description | Total Funding | Investors | Tracxn Score |
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1st | Developer of autonomous aerial vehicles and related command and control systems | $52M | 76/100 | ||
2nd | Joby Aviation 2009, Santa Cruz (United States), Public | Manufacturer of electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft | $690M | 75/100 | |
3rd | Developer of electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for urban air mobility | $21.5M | 68/100 | ||
4th | Aurora 1989, Manassas (United States), Acquired | Developer of advanced aircraft and enabling technologies for government and commercial sectors | $6.85M | 68/100 | |
5th | Archer 2018, San Jose (United States), Public | Developer of electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for commercial use | $1.93B | 68/100 | |
6th | BETA 2012, South Burlington (United States), Public | Manufacturer of electric aircraft, charging systems, and customized training programs | $1.66B | 66/100 | |
7th | Volocopter 2011, Bruchsal (Germany), Acquired | Provider of electric vertical takeoff and landing passenger transport aircraft | $726M | 66/100 | |
8th | Wisk 2019, Mountain View (United States), Acquired | Developer of autonomous electric aerial vertical take-off and landing vehicles | $450M | 65/100 | |
9th | Elroy Air 2016, San Francisco (United States), Series B | Autonomous aircraft systems for cargo delivery purposes | $116M | 63/100 | |
10th | Platform offering electric aircraft development and aviation services | $375M | 63/100 |
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Archer's Investments and acquisitions
Archer has not made any investments yet. Archer has made 7 acquisitions.Here is the list of latest three $acquisitions:
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Date of Investment/Acquisition | Type | Company Name | Founded Year | Location |
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Aug 10, 2026 | Acquisition | 2005 | Sunnyvale (United States) | |
Aug 10, 2026 | Acquisition | 1994 | White Salmon (United States) | |
Aug 10, 2026 | Acquisition | 2019 | Mountain View (United States) |
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Reports related to Archer
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News related to Archer
Media has covered Archer for a total of 93 events in the last 1 year, 53 of them have been about company updates and 13 about partnerships.
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Archer Aviation to Develop Vertiport in Downtown Los Angeles by Q3 2028ch-aviation•Aug 28, 2026•Archer
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Archer Aviation Acquires Boeing Subsidiaries to Advance Physical AI in AerospaceASSEMBLY Magazine•Aug 10, 2026•Archer, Wisk, Boeing
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Anduril and Archer Aviation Unveil Hybrid-Electric VTOL for Defense and Commercial UseFOX Business•Jul 22, 2026•Anduril, Archer, Vashon Aircraft, Electra
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Archer Aviation vs. Boeing: Is an Upstart or Established Aerospace Stock the Better Buy in 2026?The Motley Fool•Jun 23, 2026•Archer
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