# Aron Flying Ship

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/aron-flying-ship

- Industry: Aerospace
- Headquarters: Sacheon, South Korea
- Website: www.aron.co.kr
- Latest round: Seed (Aug 1, 2014)
- Investors on record: 1

## About

Based in Sacheon, South Korea, and founded in 2008, Aron Flying Ship Ltd., also known as Aron, operates as a maritime vehicle development company that produces airships. In June 2021, Aron raised KRW 1 billion in venture funding from Gyeongnam Venture Investment, valuing the company at KRW 54.98 billion post-money. As of 2025, the company is led by its CEO, Jo Hyun-wook. Aaron designs and manufactures flying ships for the marine industry. The firm offers wing-in-ground (WIG) ships, which are a type of maritime vehicle that can operate near the water's surface like a conventional ship but also achieve flight at low altitudes. The company sells WIG ships for various applications, including passenger transport and maritime tourism; marine cargo transportation; military and maritime police; marine rescue; and ambulance services.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Aug 1, 2014 — Bluepoint Partners

## Investors

- Bluepoint Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/bluepoint-partners) — Seed