About Aerospace Tech sector in United States
The Aerospace Tech sector in United States comprises 445 companies, including 138 funded companies having collectively raised $9.36B in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 102 are Series A+ funded, and 4 have achieved unicorn status.
Aerospace Tech sector in United States has seen 53 acquisitions and 12 IPOs. This represents almost 14.6% of all such companies - which is higher than the 5.3% exit rate of tech companies in general.
This sector includes companies providing technology-based solutions to aircraft manufactures including avionics systems, design software, and sensors. Companies that manufacture and sell innovative aircraft.
Includes tech solutions for the manufacturing of aircraft including Design software, Robotics, Additive manufacturing.
Also includes Avionics for electronic flight control, monitoring sensors.
Also includes companies manufacturing innovative aircraft including Supersonic, Solar, Electric, and Vertical take-off & Landing aircraft. Excludes Aviation software including airport solutions, in-flight connectivity & entertainment, analytics for airline & airport operators, MRO software, etc.
Excludes air transport services including passenger airlines, airport operators, technology providers for airports along with Aviation service providers including catering, training, navigation, ground handling, etc.
Also excludes traditional aircraft engines, drone component manufacturers including defense contractors for the aerospace industry.
Top Aerospace Tech Companies in United States
There are 445 Aerospace Tech startups in United States which include Ehang, BETA, Archer, Joby Aviation, Wisk. Out of these, 138 startups are funded, with 102 having secured Series A+ funding, and 4 achieving unicorn status.
Over the past 10 years, an average of 20 new companies have been launched annually. Notably, several of these startups have been founded by alumni of Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Stanford University and Cornell University.
Here is the list of top Aerospace Tech startups in United States
1. Ehang
Provider of autonomous aerial vehicles for consumer and commercial applications. It offers an autonomous aerial vehicle (AAV) technology platform and AAV products such as air mobility (including passenger transportation and logistics), smart city management, and aerial media solutions. It also provides edge AAV technologies and commercial solutions in the global urban air mobility industry.
Key facts about Ehang
- Founded Year: 2014
- Location: Guangzhou (China)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $52M
- Investors: GGV Capital, GP Capital and 13 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Nov 14, 2024, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 77/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 248 Competitors
2. BETA
Manufacturer of electric aircraft, charging systems, flight controls, and training. The company designs and produces electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, as well as conventional aircraft. It also provides charging solutions for electric aircraft and electric vehicles. Furthermore, the company offers customized training programs for pilots.
Key facts about BETA
- Founded Year: 2012
- Location: South Burlington (United States)
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $1.66B
- Investors: Fidelity Investments, Qatar Investment Authority and 12 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Sep 03, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 75/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 2 of 379 Competitors
3. Archer
Developer of electric-VTOL aircraft. The company develops electrical VTOL aircraft with features like 150 mph speed range, 75 kWh battery range, 75 kWh hover power, light-weight, 13-inch touch-screen interface provides in-vehicle infotainment, multiple rotors, altitude sensor integrates with the navigation system, air data system for safety management, and more. It offers features like optimizing maintenance cost and flyover noise and integrates with autonomous systems for safety.
Key facts about Archer
- Founded Year: 2018
- Location: San Jose (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $1.93B
- Investors: 2PointZero, Wellington and 15 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Jun 13, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 71/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 4 of 309 Competitors
Manufacturer of electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. The company designs and builds aircraft that use electric power for vertical takeoff and landing operations. It focuses on developing innovative solutions for urban air mobility and sustainable aviation. Users include businesses and operators seeking advanced aircraft technologies.
Key facts about Joby Aviation
- Founded Year: 2009
- Location: Santa Cruz (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $690M
- Investors: Capricorn, Jimco and 20 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, May 27, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 68/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 5 of 309 Competitors
5. Wisk
Developer of autonomous electric aerial vertical take-off and landing vehicles. The company develops an all-electric autonomous four-seat eVTOL air taxi for passenger transportation. The aircraft also provides space for luggage and ensures that service is accessible for those with disabilities.
Key facts about Wisk
- Founded Year: 2019
- Location: Mountain View (United States)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $450M
- Investors: Boeing, Kitty Hawk and 1 Other
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Jan 24, 2022, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 67/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 6 of 248 Competitors
Companies founded year-on-year in the Aerospace Tech sector in United States
45 Aerospace Tech startups in United States were founded in 2021 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.
- Total Number of Companies
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2025 | - |
2024 | 2 |
2023 | 4 |
2022 | 16 |
2021 | 45 |
2020 | 31 |
2019 | 21 |
2018 | 30 |
2017 | 32 |
2016 | 23 |
Stage-wise distribution of Aerospace Tech sector companies in United States
Out of the total 445 Aerospace Tech companies in United States, 138 have secured funding. Among them, 102 have reached Series A or higher, and 85 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 445
Funded - 138
Series A+ - 102
Series B+ - 85
Series C+ - 70
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 445 |
Funded | 138 |
Series A+ | 102 |
Series B+ | 85 |
Series C+ | 70 |
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Funding Trends in the Aerospace Tech sector in United States
Total funding year-on-year in the Aerospace Tech sector in United States
The Aerospace Tech sector in United States saw a total funding of more than $8.64B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2024 at more than $1.97B.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2025 | $1.89B |
2024 | $1.97B |
2023 | $871M |
2022 | $1.34B |
2021 | $1.12B |
2020 | $841M |
2019 | $289M |
2018 | $121M |
2017 | $83.9M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Aerospace Tech in United States
In the year 2025, till December 2025, Aerospace Tech companies in United States have raised $894M in equity funding across 18 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till November 2024), Aerospace Tech companies in United States had raised $644M across 21 rounds.
So, 2025 has seen a 38.72% rise in funding in Aerospace Tech companies in United States as compared to 2024.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Aerospace Tech companies in United States:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Series C | 1279 | Dec 22, 2025 | ||
Series B | 9567 | Dec 09, 2025 | ||
Series A | 8878 | Nov 24, 2025 | - | |
Seed | 2326 | Nov 05, 2025 | ||
Series A | 7461 | Oct 30, 2025 | - |
Top Investors in Aerospace Tech in United States
Y Combinator is the top investor in Aerospace Tech companies in United States based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Aerospace Tech companies in United States:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Mountain View (United States) | ||
Oak Ridge (United States) | ||
Arlington (United States) | ||
San Francisco (United States) |
M&A activity in Aerospace Tech sector in United States
In the year 2025, till July 2025, 2 acquisitions happened in Aerospace Tech sector in United States. Last year, in 2024, a total of 6 acquisitions happened in Aerospace Tech sector in United States.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Aerospace Tech sector in United States:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Jul 24, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Apr 28, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Sep 11, 2024 | ||
Business Acquisition | Aug 15, 2024 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 19, 2024 |
Acquisition trends in Aerospace Tech sector in United States
Here are the acquisition trends in Aerospace Tech sector in United States:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2025 | 2 |
2024 | 6 |
2023 | 4 |
2022 | 4 |
2021 | 2 |
2020 | 7 |
2019 | 4 |
2018 | 3 |
2017 | 4 |
2016 | 4 |
IPOs in Aerospace Tech in United States
In the year 2025, till November 2025, 1 IPO happened in Aerospace Tech sector in United States.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Aerospace Tech sector in United States:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Nov 04, 2025 | New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) | |
Jan 08, 2021 | New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) | |
Dec 18, 2020 | New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) | |
Nov 13, 2020 | New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) | |
Dec 13, 2019 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) |
Colleges which produce the most Aerospace Tech companies in United States
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the Aerospace Tech in United States
Most number of Aerospace Tech startups in United States have been founded by alumni from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Stanford University and Cornell University.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 14 |
Stanford University | 11 |
Cornell University | 4 |
University of California (Los Angeles) | 4 |
Carnegie Mellon University | 3 |
Stanford Business School | 3 |
Columbia Business School | 2 |
Columbia University | 2 |
Duke University | 2 |
University of California (Berkeley) | 2 |
Total funding in Aerospace Tech companies founded by alumni from top colleges in United States
In the last 10 years, Stanford University graduates' Aerospace Tech companies in United States have raised the most funding among top colleges. Harvard University alumni are second, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Stanford University | $2B |
Harvard University | $1.82B |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $752M |
IIT Guwahati | $450M |
University of Chicago | $344M |
Carnegie Mellon University | $279M |
Cornell University | $277M |
Booth School of Business | $258M |
Columbia Business School | $140M |
Columbia University | $140M |
Top News in Aerospace Tech in United States
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ZeroAvia Gets FAA P-1 Issue Paper for 600kW Electric Propulsion SystemHydrogen Central•Aug 20, 2025•ZeroAvia
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IS&S Announces New $100 Million Credit Facilityintelligence360•Aug 11, 2025•JPMorgan Chase, Innovative Solutions & Support, Quad, Narcotics Anonymous and 1 other
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Adaptiv AI: Ivan Madera’s Mission Is to Unify Manufacturing, from Desk to Shop Floor3DPrint.com•Aug 08, 2025•Morf3D
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StandardAero Relocates GTCP36 APU MRO Programme to UK HubAviTrader•Aug 01, 2025•StandardAero, Honeywell Aerospace
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Heven's Zepher Flight Labs Demonstrates Fuel Cell UAV Flight at 12,000 ftUAS Vision•Jul 25, 2025•Zepher Flight Labs
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Horizon Aircraft & ZeroAvia Plan to Explore Hydrogen eVTOL PropulsionGlobeNewswire•Jul 15, 2025•Horizon Aircraft, ZeroAvia
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Wisk & Japan Airlines Engineering Sign MoU with Kaga City to Accelerate Air Mobility in JapanBusiness Wire•Jun 16, 2025•Wisk, Japan Airlines
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Wisk Chooses Miami for US Air Taxi Operations, Signs Agreements with MDAD and University of MiamiBusiness News This Week•Jun 16, 2025•Wisk, Miami International Airport
