Alef Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2015

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Private

  • Employees
  • 42

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • Accelerator/​Inc

  • Investors
  • 10

Alef General Information

Description

Manufacturer of electric transportation intended to drive on the street, take off vertically when needed, and fly overhead above traffic. The company's electric transportation is a road-legal passenger car capable of achieving vertical takeoff and forward flight, enabling faster, easier commutes and alleviating the burden of urban congestion through the use of proprietary technology that elevates the vehicle safely and quietly above everyday traffic.

Contact Information

Website
www.alef.aero
Ownership Status
Privately Held (backing)
Financing Status
Venture Capital-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 980 South Amphlett Boulevard
  • San Mateo, CA 94402
  • United States
+1 (650)
Primary Industry
Automotive
Other Industries
Road
Vertical(s)
CleanTech, Mobility Tech, Manufacturing, Ridesharing
Corporate Office
  • 980 South Amphlett Boulevard
  • San Mateo, CA 94402
  • United States
+1 (650)

Alef Timeline

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Alef Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
8. Accelerator/Incubator 29-Feb-2024 Completed Generating Revenue
7. Accelerator/Incubator 01-Jan-2023 Completed Generating Revenue
6. Seed Round 20-Oct-2022 Completed Generating Revenue
5. Seed Round 02-Feb-2022 Completed Generating Revenue
4. Seed Round 22-Dec-2021 Completed Generating Revenue
3. Seed Round Completed Generating Revenue
2. Seed Round 16-May-2018 $4M $4.3M Completed Generating Revenue
1. Seed Round 05-Apr-2017 $300K $300K Completed Generating Revenue
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Alef Cap Table

Stock # of Shares
Authorized		 Par Value Dividend Rate (%) Original
Issue Price		 Liquidation Liquidation
Pref. Multiple		 Conversion Price % Owned
Seed-3
Seed-2
Seed-1 728,367 $0.001000 $2.06 $2.06 1x $2.06 18.73%
Seed 674,424 $0.001000 $0.44 $0.44 1x $0.44 17.34%
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Alef Patents

  • 5

    Total Documents Applications and Grants

  • Total Patents Families

  • 4

    Granted

  • Pending

  • Expiring in next 12 mo

Alef Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
US-20210300535-A1 System and methods for providing vertical take off and landing and forward flight in a small personal aircraft Active 27-Mar-2020
US-11485490-B2 System and methods for providing vertical take off and landing and forward flight in a small personal aircraft Active 27-Mar-2020
US-20230159161-A1 Systems and methods for functionality and controls for a vtol flying car Inactive 27-Mar-2020
US-20210300546-A1 Systems and methods for providing vertical take off and landing and forward flight in a small personal aircraft Active 27-Mar-2020
US-11485489-B2 Systems and methods for functionality and controls for a vtol flying car Active 27-Mar-2020 B64C29/02
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Alef Investors (10)

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds
Aceleradora MentorDay Accelerator/Incubator
Bronco Venture Accelerator Accelerator/Incubator
Anthony Tether Angel (individual) Minority
Draper B1 Venture Capital Minority
Hirash Razaghi Angel (individual) Minority
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Alef FAQs

  • When was Alef founded?

    Alef was founded in 2015.

  • Where is Alef headquartered?

    Alef is headquartered in San Mateo, CA.

  • What is the size of Alef?

    Alef has 42 total employees.

  • What industry is Alef in?

    Alef’s primary industry is Automotive.

  • Is Alef a private or public company?

    Alef is a Private company.

  • What is Alef’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Alef is .

  • How much funding has Alef raised over time?

    Alef has raised $13.9M.

  • Who are Alef’s investors?

    Aceleradora MentorDay, Bronco Venture Accelerator, Anthony Tether, Draper B1, and Hirash Razaghi are 5 of 10 investors who have invested in Alef.

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