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Flying Whales
Developing the "Large Capacity Airship 60 tons" for low-cost, point-to-point transport of heavy or bulky loads
About Flying Whales
A French aeronautical company, established in 2012, that is in the process of developing a fleet of rigid airships for heavy-load transport. The company's flagship project is the LCA60T, an airship designed to carry up to 60 tons of cargo.
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The primary market for these airships includes the transportation of oversized and heavy cargo to and from remote or landlocked locations that are not easily accessible by traditional means of transport. This includes industries such as logging, construction, and energy, where moving large components like wind turbine blades or prefabricated building modules is a logistical challenge.
The business model revolves around providing a point-to-point transport service, eliminating the need for extensive ground infrastructure such as roads or ports. The airships are designed to hover for loading and unloading, making them suitable for a wide range of terrains. The company plans to operate its own fleet of airships, offering a complete transport solution to its clients.
Flying Whales has secured significant funding through multiple rounds, with a notable €122 million raised in 2022. Its shareholders include a mix of public and private entities, reflecting a broad base of support for its long-term vision. The company is also actively forming partnerships with other aerospace companies to leverage expertise in areas like structural design and manufacturing.
At a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2012
- Headquarters
- Suresnes, France
- Employees
- 275
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 68.3/100
- Sub-industry
- Mobility, Vehicle Production, Logistics & Delivery
- Sector
- Aviation, Sustainable Development Goals, Industrial Technology, Logistics Tech, Climate Tech, Energy and Greentech, Observatoire Deeptech, Hard Tech
- Technology
- Hardware, Deep Tech
- Business model
- Manufacturing
- Client focus
- b2b
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERIES BOther financing | Jul 2022 | $134M | $537M | Société Générale Assurances · Bpifrance · Groupe ADP · Invest Quebec | ↗ |
| SERIES AOther financing | Dec 2019 | $33M | $132M | Region Nouvelle Aquitaine · Invest Quebec · Groupe ADP · ALIAD (Air Liquide) | — |
Financials
Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Flying Whales is 17K monthly website visits, up 13.3% over the last three months. Flying Whales's team grew 0.4% over the past year.
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Investments and acquisitions
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Investors
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Seed2 investors entered at this stage
Bpifrance
Innowwide
Series A6 investors entered at this stage
Region Nouvelle Aquitaine
Invest Quebec
Groupe ADP
ALIAD (Air Liquide)
Bouygues
Société Générale Assurances
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