# Flapping Airplanes

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/flapping-airplanes

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: San Francisco, US
- Website: https://flappingairplanes.com/
- Total disclosed funding: $1.2B
- Latest round: Series A (Oct 21, 2026)
- Investors on record: 33

## About

Founded in 2025 and based in California, US, Flapping Airplanes is a research company focused on innovative aviation solutions through advanced drone technology, providing high-performance unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for various sectors such as agriculture and logistics.Flapping Airplanes develops advanced unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) designed for multiple applications. Founded by a team of aviation experts, the company is headquartered in San Francisco, California. On January 27, 2026, Flapping Airplanes raised USD 180 mn in a VENTURE funding round from investors including Conviction, Fundomo Management, and Index Ventures. This funding supports their ongoing research and development initiatives, with a current company valuation of USD 1,500 mn.Flapping Airplanes specializes in innovative aviation solutions, offering advanced drone technology designed for a variety of applications. Their primary product line includes high-performance unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) equipped with cutting-edge sensors and automation capabilities. These drones are engineered for multiple sectors, including agriculture, surveillance, and logistics, tackling challenges such as crop monitoring, landscape mapping, and efficient goods delivery. The company targets a diverse customer base, which includes agricultural enterprises, security firms, and logistics companies, primarily in North America, Europe, and parts of Asia. Flapping Airplanes has established itself as a leader in UAV technology by focusing on user-friendly interfaces and reliable performance.Flapping Airplanes generates revenue through direct sales and partnerships, primarily operating within a B2B framework. Clients typically engage in transactions involving the purchase of UAVs and associated support services, which may include training, maintenance, and software upgrades. The company offers various pricing plans tailored to meet the needs of different market segments, fostering long-term partnerships and repeat business.In January 2026, Flapping Airplanes raised USD 180 mn in venture funding to advance its research on data-efficient artificial intelligence methods. The company plans to utilize this funding to hire additional researchers and develop new UAV products aimed at enhancing automation and efficiency. Flapping Airplanes is also targeting expansion into European and Asian markets by the end of 2026, aiming to strengthen its global presence and customer base.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Oct 21, 2026, $1B — Index Ventures, Lux Capital, Atreides Management, Bain Capital Ventures, CRV, Definition, Duquesne Family Office, Fundomo, Genesis Ventures, GV, Henry Kravis, HOF Capital, Hummingbird Ventures, Jump Trading Group, Kleiner Perkins, Meyer Malka, Nova Global, Nvidia, Sequoia Capital, Seven Stars, Snowy Leopard Ventures, Steven Cohen, Valor Capital Group, Valor Equity Partners, A*, XTX Ventures, Absolute Ventures
- Seed, Jan 27, 2026, $180M — Index Ventures, Menlo Ventures, Hong Shan, Lux Capital, GV, XTX Ventures, Nova Capital Partners, Jump Trading LLC, Conviction, Fundomo Management

## Investors

- Index Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/index-ventures) — Seed, Series A
- Menlo Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/menlo-ventures) — Seed
- Hong Shan — Seed
- Lux Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/lux-capital) — Seed, Series A
- GV (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/gv) — Seed, Series A
- XTX Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/xtx-ventures) — Seed, Series A
- Nova Capital Partners — Seed
- Jump Trading LLC — Seed
- Conviction (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/conviction) — Seed
- Fundomo Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/fundomo-management) — Seed
- Atreides Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/atreides-management) — Series A
- Bain Capital Ventures — Series A
- CRV (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/crv) — Series A
- Definition — Series A
- Duquesne Family Office — Series A
- Fundomo — Series A
- Genesis Ventures — Series A
- Henry Kravis — Series A
- HOF Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/hof-capital) — Series A
- Hummingbird Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/hummingbird-ventures) — Series A
- Jump Trading Group — Series A
- Kleiner Perkins (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/kleiner-perkins) — Series A
- Meyer Malka — Series A
- Nova Global (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/nova-global) — Series A
- Nvidia — Series A
- Sequoia Capital — Series A
- Seven Stars (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/seven-stars) — Series A
- Snowy Leopard Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/snowy-leopard-ventures) — Series A
- Steven Cohen — Series A
- Valor Capital Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/valor-capital-group) — Series A
- Valor Equity Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/valor-equity-partners) — Series A
- A* — Series A
- Absolute Ventures — Series A