Vertical Aerospace

United Kingdom
Bristol, England, United Kingdom, BS2 0XA

Company profile

Vertical Aerospace company profile

Vertical Aerospace designs and develops electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for passenger and mission-oriented transport. The company’s products include piloted eVTOL airframes such as Valo, which are engineered to operate with zero operational emissions, vertical lift capability, and extended range and speed for urban and intercity routes. It also works on hybrid-electric variants and mission profiles that extend to cargo and emergency services to broaden use cases. Vertical Aerospace collaborates with aerospace partners on safety certification, propulsion systems, and advanced materials to support aircraft development and integration. The company engages with global aviation operators and infrastructure partners to prepare these aircraft for entry into service following regulatory approval.

Business identity

Contact email
[email protected]
Operating status
Active
Company type
For Profit
Employee range
251-500 employees
Revenue range
$100M-$1B
Founded
2016-01-01, Year

Headquarters

Postal code
BS2 0XA
Country code
GB
Continent
Europe

Capital profile

Funding and company signals

Funding stage
IPO
Funding rounds
9
Total equity funding
$380M
Last funding
Grant / $78,763 / 2026-02-03
Last equity funding
Post IPO Equity / $60M
Investors
12
Lead investors
4
Founders
1
Articles
331
Exited on
2021-12-16

Founders and investors

Founders

Stephen Fitzpatrick

Lead investors

Aerospace Technology InstituteHatchMudrick Capital ManagementStephen Fitzpatrick

Investors

American AirlinesAvolon HoldingsM12 - Microsoft's Venture FundRocket InternetRolls-Royce