Volocopter Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2011

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 454

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Latest Deal Amount
  • $10.5M

  • Investors
  • 1

Volocopter General Information

Description

Manufacturer of all-electric aircraft intended to pioneer urban air mobility and provide emission-free flight options. The company offers emission-free and sustainable air taxis, powered by battery technology, enabling urban commuters to travel efficiently, while reducing congestion and pollution in megacities.

Contact Information

Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Formerly VC-backed
Corporate Office
  • Werner-von-Siemens-Strasse 2-6, 8, 9
  • 76646 Bruchsal
  • Germany
+49 07251
Primary Industry
Aerospace and Defense
Other Industries
Air
Corporate Office
  • Werner-von-Siemens-Strasse 2-6, 8, 9
  • 76646 Bruchsal
  • Germany
+49 07251

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Volocopter Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
11. Merger/Acquisition 12-Mar-2025 $10.5M Completed Bankruptcy: Admin/Reorg
10. Bankruptcy: Admin/Reorg 30-Dec-2024 Completed Bankruptcy: Admin/Reorg
9. Later Stage VC (Series E2) 04-Jun-2024 Completed Generating Revenue
8. Later Stage VC (Series E) 04-Mar-2023 Completed Startup
7. Later Stage VC (Series D) 03-Mar-2021 Completed Startup
6. Later Stage VC (Series C) 09-Sep-2019 Completed Startup
5. Later Stage VC (Series B) 06-Nov-2017 Completed Startup
4. Early Stage VC (Series A) 01-Jul-2015 Completed Startup
3. Equity Crowdfunding 03-Dec-2013 $1.62M $1.67M Completed Startup
2. Accelerator/Incubator $51.7K Completed Startup
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Volocopter Comparisons

Description
Primary
Industry
HQ Location
Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
Last
Financing
Details
Manufacturer of all-electric aircraft intended to pioneer urban air mobility and provide emission-free flight options. T
Aerospace and Defense
Bruchsal, Germany
454 As of 2025

Gauting, Germany
 

Santa Cruz, CA
 
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Volocopter Competitors (6)

One of Volocopter’s 6 competitors is Lilium, a Formerly VC-backed company based in Gauting, Germany.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Lilium Formerly VC-backed Gauting, Germany
Joby Aviation Formerly VC-backed Santa Cruz, CA
BETA Technologies Venture Capital-Backed South Burlington, VT
Vertical Aerospace Group Formerly VC-backed Bristol, United Kingdom
EHang Formerly VC-backed Guangzhou, China
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Volocopter Patents

Volocopter Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
US-20250146839-A1 Method for assisting a pilot in controlling an aircraft, assistance system for an aircraft pilot, and aircraft Pending 08-Nov-2023
DE-102023130995-B3 Method for assisting a pilot in controlling an aircraft, assistance system for an aircraft pilot, and aircraft Active 08-Nov-2023
EP-4553603-A1 Method for assisting a pilot in controlling an aircraft, assistance system for an aircraft pilot, and aircraft Pending 08-Nov-2023
US-20240322306-A1 Encapsulated battery cell and battery cell arrangement Pending 22-Mar-2023
EP-4435935-A1 Encapsulated battery cell and battery cell arrangement Pending 22-Mar-2023 H01M50/122
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Volocopter Former Investors (52)

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds
10X Group Venture Capital Minority
3e Capital Group Family Office Minority
Avala Capital Venture Capital Minority
Blackrock Innovation Capital Group Growth/Expansion Minority
Continental Corporation Minority
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Volocopter Investments & Acquisitions (3)

Volocopter’s most recent deal was a Joint Venture with Joint Venture (NEOM/Volocopter). The deal was made on 01-Dec-2021.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Joint Venture (NEOM/Volocopter) 01-Dec-2021 Joint Venture Aerospace and Defense
Volocopter Chengdu Technology 22-Sep-2021 Joint Venture Air
DG Aviation 06-Jul-2021 Merger/Acquisition Other Commercial Services
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Volocopter Affiliates

Subsidiaries (1)

Name Industry Location Year Founded
DG Aviation Bruchsal, Germany 1973

Volocopter FAQs

  • When was Volocopter founded?

    Volocopter was founded in 2011.

  • Where is Volocopter headquartered?

    Volocopter is headquartered in Bruchsal, Germany.

  • What is the size of Volocopter?

    Volocopter has 454 total employees.

  • What industry is Volocopter in?

    Volocopter’s primary industry is Aerospace and Defense.

  • Is Volocopter a private or public company?

    Volocopter is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of Volocopter?

    The current valuation of Volocopter is .

  • What is Volocopter’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Volocopter is .

  • How much funding has Volocopter raised over time?

    Volocopter has raised $621M.

  • Who are Volocopter’s investors?

    10X Group, 3e Capital Group, Avala Capital, Blackrock Innovation Capital Group, and Continental are 5 of 52 investors who have invested in Volocopter.

  • Who are Volocopter’s competitors?

    Lilium, Joby Aviation, BETA Technologies, Vertical Aerospace Group, and EHang are some of the 6 competitors of Volocopter.

  • When was Volocopter acquired?

    Volocopter was acquired on 12-Mar-2025.

  • Who acquired Volocopter?

    Volocopter was acquired by Zhejiang Wanfeng Auto Wheel Company.

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