About Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Aircraft
The Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Aircraft comprises 354 companies, including 105 funded companies having collectively raised $9.96B in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 46 are Series A+ funded, and 5 have achieved unicorn status.
Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Aircraft sector has seen 10 acquisitions and 9 IPOs. This represents almost 5.4% of all such companies - which is higher than the 4.2% exit rate of tech companies in general.
This sector includes companies manufacturing and selling commercial electric aircraft with vertical take-off and landing capability.
Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Aircraft sector is also known as Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Aircraft Solutions, Advanced Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Aircraft or Digital Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Aircraft.
Companies included in Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Aircraft
Companies manufacturing and selling commercial electric aircraft with vertical take-off and landing capability including solar and hydrogen-poweredCompanies excluded in Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Aircraft
Companies manufacturing and selling commercial electric aircraft without vertical take-off and landing capabilityKey Metrics
Total Companies
Top Companies
Total Funding
Funded Companies
Series A+ Companies
Series C+ Companies
Unicorns Created
IPOs
Acquisitions
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Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Aircraft Solutions or Advanced Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Aircraft
Top Companies in Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Aircraft
There are more than 354 companies in Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Aircraft. Ehang is the top Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Aircraft company globally, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).
Here are 5 of the top Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Aircraft companies globally:
Company | Description | Location | Founded | Current Stage | Private Funding Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Developer of autonomous aerial vehicles and related command and control systems | Guangzhou (China) | 2014 | Public | $52M | |
Manufacturer of electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft | Santa Cruz (United States) | 2009 | Public | $690M | |
Developer of electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for urban air mobility | Chennai (India) | 2019 | Series B | $21.5M | |
Developer of advanced aircraft and enabling technologies for government and commercial sectors | Manassas (United States) | 1989 | Acquired | $6.85M | |
Developer of electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for commercial use | San Jose (United States) | 2018 | Public | $1.93B |
Companies founded year-on-year in Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Aircraft
2 new startups have been founded so far in 2026 in Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Aircraft. 34 Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Aircraft startups were founded in 2017 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.
- Total Number of Companies
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 2 |
2025 | 5 |
2024 | 9 |
2023 | 18 |
2022 | 30 |
2021 | 32 |
2020 | 18 |
2019 | 29 |
2018 | 32 |
2017 | 34 |
Companies founded across countries in Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Aircraft
United States has 128 Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Aircraft startups, the most by any country, followed by India which has 34 startups and United Kingdom which has 25.
- Total Number of Companies
Country | No. of companies |
|---|---|
United States | 128 |
India | 34 |
United Kingdom | 25 |
Germany | 24 |
China | 12 |
Canada | 11 |
Japan | 9 |
Australia | 8 |
France | 8 |
United Arab Emirates | 6 |
Stage-wise distribution of Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Aircraft
Out of the total 354 Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Aircraft companies, 105 have secured funding. Among them, 46 have reached Series A or higher, and 31 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 354
Funded - 105
Series A+ - 46
Series B+ - 31
Series C+ - 23
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 354 |
Funded | 105 |
Series A+ | 46 |
Series B+ | 31 |
Series C+ | 23 |
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- 350+ Total Companies
- $9.96B+ Total Funding
- 100+ Funded Companies
- 5+ IPOs
- 5+ Acquisitions
Funding Trends in Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Aircraft
Total funding year-on-year in Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Aircraft
Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Aircraft saw a total funding of more than $9.68B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2024 at more than $2.08B. There has been a total funding of $791M in 2026 till date.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2026 | $791M |
2025 | $1.92B |
2024 | $2.08B |
2023 | $784M |
2022 | $1.54B |
2021 | $1.21B |
2020 | $1.03B |
2019 | $83.3M |
2018 | $101M |
2017 | $141M |
Total funding across countries in Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Aircraft
In the last 10 years, Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Aircraft startups in United States have recieved the highest funding among all countries - $6.44B. Germany follows with $1.47B and China with $789M.
- Total Funding
Country | Total Funding |
|---|---|
United States | $6.44B |
Germany | $1.47B |
China | $789M |
United Kingdom | $515M |
Japan | $179M |
India | $98.8M |
Israel | $33M |
Spain | $23.6M |
South Africa | $6.12M |
Australia | - |
Total funding amount raised by stage in Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Aircraft
Over the last 10 years, Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Aircraft have seen $298M into Seed Stage funding rounds, $1.96B into Early Stage funding rounds and $3.38B go into Late Stage funding rounds.
Funding Stage | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Post IPO | $3.79B |
Late Stage | $3.38B |
Early Stage | $1.96B |
Seed Stage | $298M |
Debt | $172M |
Grant | $43.2M |
PE | $1.51M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Aircraft
In the year 2026, till July 2026, Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Aircraft companies have raised $491M in equity funding across 9 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till July 2025), Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Aircraft companies had raised $147M across 12 rounds.
So, 2026 has seen a 234.79% rise in funding in Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Aircraft companies as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Aircraft:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Seed | 7252 | Jul 21, 2026 | ||
Series C | 3998 | May 27, 2026 | ||
Seed | 3073 | May 21, 2026 | ||
Series C | 3620 | Apr 27, 2026 | and 2 more | |
Series A | 7002 | Mar 31, 2026 | and 1 more |
Top Investors in Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Aircraft
Europa is the top investor in Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Aircraft companies based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Aircraft:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Mountain View (United States) | ||
Chicago (United States) | ||
Oak Ridge (United States) | ||
Bengaluru (India) |
M&A activity in Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Aircraft
In the year 2026, till August 2026, 1 acquisition happened in Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Aircraft. Last year, in 2025, a total of 2 acquisitions happened in Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Aircraft.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Aircraft:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Aug 10, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 22, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Mar 14, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 20, 2023 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jun 08, 2023 |
Acquisition trends in Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Aircraft
Here are the acquisition trends in Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Aircraft:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 1 |
2025 | 2 |
2024 | - |
2023 | 2 |
2022 | 2 |
2021 | - |
2020 | - |
2019 | - |
2018 | 2 |
2017 | 2 |
IPOs in Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Aircraft
In the year 2025, till November 2025, 1 IPO happened in Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Aircraft.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Aircraft:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Nov 04, 2025 | New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) | |
Dec 15, 2021 | New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) | |
Sep 07, 2021 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) | |
Jan 08, 2021 | New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) | |
Dec 18, 2020 | New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) |
Colleges which produce the most Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Aircraft companies
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Aircraft
Most number of Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Aircraft startups have been founded by alumni from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Stanford University and Bocconi University.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 5 |
Stanford University | 4 |
Bocconi University | 2 |
Duke University | 2 |
Harvard University | 2 |
University of California (Berkeley) | 2 |
University of Edinburgh | 2 |
University of Oxford | 2 |
York University | 2 |
Anna University | 1 |
Total funding in companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Aircraft
In the last 10 years, Harvard University graduates' Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Aircraft companies have raised the most funding among top colleges. Stanford University alumni are second, and University of Edinburgh alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Harvard University | $1.84B |
Stanford University | $1.83B |
University of Edinburgh | $508M |
IIT Guwahati | $450M |
Columbia Business School | $138M |
Columbia University | $138M |
Duke University | $138M |
Nanyang Technological University (NTU) | $138M |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $130M |
IIT Bombay | $26M |
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