What is ePlane?
Founded by Professor Satya Chakravarthy, The ePlane Company is dedicated to engineering the world's most compact flying electric taxi. The firm operates at the intersection of deeptech and sustainable transportation, focusing on the development of eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) technology. Its primary objective is to provide a solution for intra-city commutes and cargo transport that is up to 10 times faster than traditional ground-based alternatives. By prioritizing compact design and electric propulsion, the company aims to make aerial transit a ubiquitous and accessible reality for urban environments, effectively addressing the growing challenges of metropolitan congestion.
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 Java Capital, Samarthya Investment Advisors, Speciale Invest, and Micelio Mobility Pvt
Key Investors in ePlane
Java Capital
A leading pre-seed and seed stage fund specializing in Deeptech and Climate technology, dedicated to supporting visionary founders at the prototype stage.
Samarthya Investment Advisors
An investment firm that acts as a force multiplier for entrepreneurs by providing transformational capital and domain expertise across the DeepTech and ClimateTech sectors.
Speciale Invest
A venture capital firm focused on early-stage investments in frontier technologies, including novel energy, space tech, and advanced manufacturing.
What's next for ePlane?
With the successful closure of this major enterprise-level funding round, The ePlane Company is entering a pivotal phase of product maturation and regulatory engagement. The strategic capital will likely be deployed toward scaling manufacturing capabilities, refining the e200 prototype, and navigating the complex certification processes required for urban flight operations. As the company transitions from the research and development stage to operational readiness, it remains focused on establishing a robust ecosystem for aerial logistics. The continued support from specialized deeptech and mobility-focused investors suggests a long-term commitment to establishing the firm as a dominant player in the global frontier technology landscape.
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