Volocopter Overview
- Year Founded
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2011
- Status
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Acquired/Merged
- Employees
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160
- Latest Deal Type
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M&A
- Latest Deal Amount
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$10.5M
- Investors
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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
Website
www.volocopter.com(Operating Subsidiary)
Corporate Office
- Werner-von-Siemens-Strasse 2-6, 8, 9
- 76646 Bruchsal
- Germany
Corporate Office
- Werner-von-Siemens-Strasse 2-6, 8, 9
- 76646 Bruchsal
- Germany
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 |
Volocopter Comparisons
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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 |
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| Lilium | Formerly VC-backed | Gauting, Germany | ||||
| AutoFlight | Venture Capital-Backed | Kunshan, China | ||||
| Joby Aviation | Formerly VC-backed | Santa Cruz, CA | ||||
| Vertical Aerospace | Private Equity-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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WO-2026180237-A1 | Flight control system for an aircraft | Pending | 26-Feb-2025 | ||
| WO-2026087204-A1 | Crash detection apparatus, aircraft comprising such a crash detection apparatus, and method for detecting an aircraft crash | Pending | 21-Oct-2024 | ||
| WO-2026087210-A1 | Method for installing a line in an aircraft spar and aircraft comprising an aircraft spar | Pending | 21-Oct-2024 | ||
| WO-2026061927-A1 | Battery cell holder, battery module and aircraft | Pending | 23-Sep-2024 | ||
| WO-2026002520-A1 | Electric motor for an aircraft, and aircraft | Pending | 24-Jun-2024 | H02P23/06 |
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Volocopter Former Investors (52)
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10X Group | Angel Group | Minority | ||
| 3e Capital Group | Family Office | Minority | ||
| Avala Capital | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| Blackrock Innovation Capital Group | Growth/Expansion | Minority | ||
| Climate KIC | Accelerator/Incubator | Minority |
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 | Aerospace and Defense |
Volocopter Affiliates
Subsidiaries (1)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| DG Aviation | Bruchsal, Germany | 1973 |
Volocopter FAQs
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When was Volocopter founded?
Volocopter was founded in 2011.
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Where is Volocopter headquartered?
Volocopter is headquartered in Bruchsal, Germany.
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What is the size of Volocopter?
Volocopter has 160 total employees.
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What industry is Volocopter in?
Volocopter’s primary industry is Aerospace and Defense.
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Is Volocopter a private or public company?
Volocopter is a Private company.
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What is the current valuation of Volocopter?
The current valuation of Volocopter is .
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What is Volocopter’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Volocopter is .
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How much funding has Volocopter raised over time?
Volocopter has raised $621M.
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Who are Volocopter’s investors?
10X Group, 3e Capital Group, Avala Capital, Blackrock Innovation Capital Group, and Climate KIC are 5 of 52 investors who have invested in Volocopter.
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Who are Volocopter’s competitors?
Lilium, AutoFlight, Joby Aviation, Vertical Aerospace, and EHang are some of the 6 competitors of Volocopter.
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When was Volocopter acquired?
Volocopter was acquired on 12-Mar-2025.
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Who acquired Volocopter?
Volocopter was acquired by Zhejiang Wanfeng Auto Wheel Company.
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