What is Aero?
Headquartered in San Francisco, Aero operates as a next-generation travel technology firm dedicated to transforming the passenger experience. The company distinguishes itself by facilitating nonstop flights between private terminals, thereby bypassing the inefficiencies and congestion associated with traditional commercial airports. By positioning its service as a premium yet accessible alternative to first-class commercial travel, Aero is carving out a unique niche in the luxury transit ecosystem. The firm's business model focuses on operational agility and customer-centric design, aiming to restore the pleasure of flight through a seamless, end-to-end digital and physical travel experience.
How much funding has Aero raised?
Aero has raised a total of $101M across 4 funding rounds:
Other Financing Round
$16M
Series A
$20M
Series B
$50M
Debt
$15M
Other Financing Round (2019): $16M, investors not publicly disclosed
Series A (2021): $20M led by Keyframe Capital Partners, Expa, and Cyrus Capital Partners
Series B (2022): $50M supported by Expa, AlbaCore Capital, and Keyframe Capital
Debt (2022): $15M, investors not publicly disclosed
Key Investors in Aero
Expa
Expa is a venture studio founded by Uber co-founder Garrett Camp that provides capital, operational expertise, and a robust network to help early-stage startups scale into market-leading companies.
AlbaCore Capital
AlbaCore Capital Group is a London-based credit manager specializing in private credit, direct lending, and structured products, focusing on capital preservation and innovative financing for mid-to-large cap firms.
Keyframe Capital
Keyframe Capital Partners focuses on addressing complex capital market challenges to facilitate growth and drive innovation, providing strategic financial solutions to businesses seeking to enhance market performance.
What's next for Aero?
With the successful closure of this major enterprise-level funding round, Aero is well-positioned to scale its infrastructure and expand its network of premium destinations. The strategic deployment of this capital will likely focus on enhancing fleet capabilities and optimizing the proprietary technology stack that powers its booking and ground operations. As the company matures, the focus will shift toward sustaining high-growth trajectories while maintaining the operational excellence required to serve a discerning clientele. Investors remain optimistic that Aero's ability to provide private-jet-like convenience at a competitive price point will continue to disrupt legacy aviation models and capture significant market share in the post-pandemic travel landscape.
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