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Airhart Aeronautics

YC S22

Los Angeles, US · Founded 2022 · Delaware corporation · 9 employees · Hiring · 8 known investors

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Airhart Aeronautics designs and builds advanced personal airplanes with a focus on safety, reliability, and intuitive operation. The company serves individuals and operators seeking easier-to-fly, safer aircraft with modern avionics and human-centered design.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareSpace TechAirplanesAerospaceUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaPartly Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S22)

Airhart Aeronautics was founded in 2022 by Nikita Ermoshkin and Brendan Quinn.

NENikita Ermoshkin
Nikita ErmoshkinFounderNikita Ermoshkin holds a degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Cornell University and previously worked as an avionics systems engineer at SpaceX on Falcon 9 systems and payload design. He was also a co-founder and systems architect at Carbon, where he contributed to the development of 3D printing technology and printer architecture.
BQBrendan Quinn
Brendan QuinnCo-Founder
NTNate Thuli
Nate ThuliPresidentNate Thuli has spent over 15 years in executive and operational roles across startups, defense, and aerospace companies, leading organization building and large-scale program execution. He serves as President of Airhart Aeronautics and also leads Nerion, an advisory firm serving founders and leadership teams in the defense and space sectors.
SR
Soren RademacherSoftware Engineer
CV
Cary VolpertHead of BDformer

Board

JE
Jonathan EdwardsBoard director

Investors · 8

Soma Capitallisted by Soma CapitalSacramento · $100K – $300K

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Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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Alumni VenturesreportedManchester · $100K – $10M

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FAST — by GETTYLABreportedSan Francisco · $100K

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Liquid VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $250K – $5M

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Red Rooster VenturesreportedSan Mateo

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Unpopular VenturesreportedMiami · $100K – $500K

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Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$4.6M disclosed across 1 round · 2025

▶$4.6MraisedDec 2025 · 27 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Jonathan EdwardsDirector
  • Nathaniel ThuliExecutive Officer
  • Nikita ErmoshkinExecutive Officer, Director
  • Brendan QuinnExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$5.6M
Amount sold
$4.6M
First sale
Oct 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2022
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Airhart Aeronautics do?
Airhart Aeronautics designs and builds advanced personal airplanes with a focus on safety, reliability, and intuitive operation. The company serves individuals and operators seeking easier-to-fly, safer aircraft with modern avionics and human-centered design.
Who founded Airhart Aeronautics?
Airhart Aeronautics was founded by Nikita Ermoshkin, Brendan Quinn in 2022.
Who are Airhart Aeronautics's investors?
Airhart Aeronautics's investors include Pioneer, Soma Capital, Y Combinator, Alumni Ventures, FAST — by GETTYLAB, Liquid Ventures, Red Rooster Ventures, Unpopular Ventures.
How much funding has Airhart Aeronautics raised?
Airhart Aeronautics has disclosed $4.6M raised across 1 round.
Where is Airhart Aeronautics headquartered?
Airhart Aeronautics is headquartered in Los Angeles, US.