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Vertical Aerospace Announces $205 Million In Additional Funding Led By Mudrick Capital

Oct 27, 2021over 3 years ago

Amount Raised

$205 Million

London

Description

Vertical Aerospace ("Vertical"), a global aerospace and technology company that is pioneering zero-emissions aviation, announces over $200 million in additional financing to support its path to scale production and certification of the VA-X4 electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Vertical is targeting the highest global certification for its VA-X4, which is expected to achieve the equivalent safety standard of a passenger jet by 2024 (based on the expected standards promulgated by the CAA and EASA).

Company Information

Company

Vertical Aerospace

Location

London, Ontario, Canada

About

With this investment, the company now has the proper capitalization to bring electric flight into commercial operation by the middle of this decade and move towards high-scale production.

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