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Wisk Aero
Autonomous, electric, vertical takeoff and landing air taxi
About Wisk Aero
Wisk Aero is a pioneering company in the advanced air mobility sector, focusing on developing autonomous electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Their mission is to revolutionize everyday transportation by making air taxis a reality, thereby reducing travel time and enhancing mobility. The company serves a diverse range of clients, including urban commuters, businesses, and municipalities looking to integrate innovative transportation solutions into their infrastructure.
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Operating primarily in the urban air mobility market, Wisk Aero aims to address the inefficiencies and accessibility issues present in current transit systems. Their business model revolves around the development, manufacturing, and deployment of eVTOL aircraft, branded under names like Wisk and Cora. These aircraft are designed to be safe, sustainable, and accessible, adhering to the highest aviation safety standards.
Wisk Aero generates revenue through multiple streams. Firstly, they sell their eVTOL aircraft to urban transportation providers and municipalities. Secondly, they offer air taxi services directly to consumers, providing an alternative to traditional ground transportation. Additionally, they may engage in partnerships and collaborations with cities and private companies to integrate their technology into existing transportation networks.
The company has made significant strides since its inception in 2010, conducting over 1750 full-scale test flights and developing multiple generations of aircraft. Their commitment to innovation, safety, and sustainability positions them as a leader in the advanced air mobility industry.
At a glance
- Status
- Acquired
- Founded
- 2019
- Headquarters
- Mountain View, United States
- Employees
- 755
- Open positions
- 28
- Dealroom signal
- 50.8/100
- Sub-industry
- Vehicle Production
- Sector
- Aviation, Sustainable Development Goals, Aviation and Aerospace, Vertical Takeoff and Landing, Rumoured $1B, Climate Tech, Electric Mobility, EV Manufacturing, Hard Tech
- Technology
- Hardware, Deep Tech, Autonomous & Sensor Tech
- Business model
- Manufacturing
- Client focus
- b2b
- Investment activity
- 4 companies, latest Jun 2024
- Capital deployed
- —
- Preferred round
- ACQUISITION
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACQUISITIONOther financing | Jun 2023 | $0 | — | Boeing | ↗ |
| LATE VCOther financing | Jan 2022 | $450M | $1.8B | Boeing | ↗ |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Wisk Aero is 32K monthly website visits, down 65.2% over the last three months. Wisk Aero's team grew 37.5% over the past year.
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Investments and acquisitions
Recent portfolio relationships for companies that also act as investors or acquirers.
SkyGridSunnyvale, United StatesAirspace integration platform for autonomous aerial mobility.
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VerocelKarlsruhe, GermanyVerocel | Making Digital Systems Safer
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Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Series B and later1 investor entered at this stage
Boeing
Other known investors1 additional known investor
Kitty Hawk
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