Companies in Aerospace Tech
There are 1,669 companies in Aerospace Tech which include Ehang, Joby Aviation, BETA, Shield AI, ePlane. 384 companies in Aerospace Tech are funded, with 235 having secured Series A funding. Till date, the sector has seen the creation of 8 Unicorns. United States has the most number of companies in Aerospace Tech (676), followed by United Kingdom
(153), and then India (125).
2026 has seen the creation of 77 Aerospace Tech companies. On average, the last 10 years have seen 80 new companies launched every year. Most number of Aerospace Tech startups have been founded by alumni from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Stanford University and BITS Pilani.
Here is a List of top companies in Aerospace Tech
1. Ehang
Developer of autonomous aerial vehicles and related command and control systems. It focuses on providing solutions for aerial transportation and related applications. The company designs, develops, manufactures, and operates these systems. It also offers services related to the operation and maintenance of its products.
Key facts about Ehang
- Founded Year: 2014
- Location: Guangzhou (China)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $52M
- Investors: Granite Asia, GP Capital and 13 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Nov 14, 2024, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 76/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 296 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 26 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, May 27, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 75/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 2 of 365 Competitors
3. BETA
Manufacturer of electric aircraft, charging systems, and customized training programs. They build electric vertical and conventional takeoff and landing aircraft. The company also manufactures charge cubes and thermal management systems for electric aircraft and vehicles. In addition, they provide customized training programs for pilots to operate electric aircraft.
Key facts about BETA
- Founded Year: 2012
- Location: South Burlington (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $1.66B
- Investors: Fidelity Investments, Qatar Investment Authority and 16 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), Oct 23, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 74/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 3 of 314 Competitors
4. Shield AI
Developer of AI-powered platforms and software for defense applications. The company provides solutions for mission autonomy, surveillance, and object detection. Its offerings include autonomous pilot software, command and control toolkits, and autonomy development platforms. It also manufactures unmanned aircraft for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions.
Key facts about Shield AI
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: San Diego (United States)
- Stage: Series G
- Total Funding till date: $3.52B
- Investors: L3Harris, riot.ventures and 44 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series G, Mar 26, 2026, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 68/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 6 of 862 Competitors
5. ePlane
Developer of electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for urban air mobility. This company designs and manufactures electric air taxis intended to alleviate traffic congestion. The aircraft are designed for intra-city travel, offering a faster, quieter, and more sustainable alternative to traditional transportation methods. The focus is on creating a safe and efficient aerial mobility solution for both passengers and cargo.
Key facts about ePlane
- Founded Year: 2019
- Location: Chennai (India)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $30.5M
- Investors: Speciale Invest, Galaxy and 92 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Dec 24, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 68/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 4 of 365 Competitors
