What is ePlane?
Founded by Professor Satya Chakravarthy, ePlane is dedicated to the design and engineering of the e200, an electric flying taxi engineered to provide a commute up to 10 times faster than traditional ground-based transport. Positioned at the intersection of deeptech and sustainable mobility, the company addresses the critical urban challenge of congestion by creating a scalable, ubiquitous aerial transport solution. The firm's market position is bolstered by its focus on compact, efficient design, which distinguishes it within the competitive global eVTOL landscape. By integrating cutting-edge electric propulsion with innovative aerodynamic structures, ePlane is effectively bridging the gap between theoretical aerospace research and practical, high-speed urban mobility applications.
How much funding has ePlane raised?
ePlane has raised a total of $19M across 2 funding rounds:
Other Financing Round
$5M
Series B
$14M
Other Financing Round (2022): $5M with participation from Naval Ravikant, Special Invest, Micelio, 3one4 Capital, and University of Tokyo Edge Capital Partners
Series B (2024): $14M led by Micelio Mobility Pvt, Speciale Invest, Samarthya Investment Advisors, and Java Capital
Key Investors in ePlane
Micelio Mobility Pvt
A clean mobility ecosystem entity in India that accelerates sustainable transportation through EV testing, strategic funding, and innovation support.
Speciale Invest
A venture capital firm specializing in early-stage DeepTech and frontier technology, providing both capital and strategic guidance to disruptive startups.
Samarthya Investment Advisors
An investment firm focused on supporting entrepreneurs by connecting them with transformational capital and domain expertise across the DeepTech and ClimateTech sectors.
What's next for ePlane?
With this latest round of capital, ePlane is expected to transition from prototype development to rigorous testing and regulatory certification phases. The strategic focus will likely center on scaling manufacturing capabilities and refining the e200's flight control systems to meet international safety standards. As the company continues to attract high-profile backing from deeptech-focused venture firms, the roadmap ahead involves establishing a robust supply chain for electric aviation components and expanding its engineering team to support the commercialization of its aerial taxi platform. The firm remains committed to its vision of making flying a standard mode of transport, with upcoming milestones likely to include expanded flight trials and potential partnerships with urban infrastructure developers to integrate landing pads into city planning.
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