Electra
Manassas, US Β· 2 known investors
Electra develops hybrid-electric aircraft, including its Ultra Short model that uses blown-lift and distributed electric propulsion to take off and land in about 150 feet for short-runway regional travel. The company targets both commercial regional aviation operators and defense customers seeking runway-independent airlift.
Investors Β· 2
Non-dilutive funding Β· 11 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants β no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase II | 2023 | $30M |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase II | 2023 | $1.2M |
| NASA | Phase II | 2023 | $845K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase II | 2022 | $1.2M |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase IISTTR | 2022 | $749.8K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase IISTTR | 2022 | $749.6K |
| NASA | Phase I | 2022 | $149.6K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase ISTTR | 2022 | $50K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase II | 2021 | $1.5M |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase ISTTR | 2021 | $149.3K |
| NASA | Phase ISTTR | 2021 | $124.8K |
Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts β non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Electra do?
- Electra develops hybrid-electric aircraft, including its Ultra Short model that uses blown-lift and distributed electric propulsion to take off and land in about 150 feet for short-runway regional travel. The company targets both commercial regional aviation operators and defense customers seeking runway-independent airlift.
- Who are Electra's investors?
- Electra's investors include OUTPOST VENTURES, Lockheed Martin Ventures.
- Where is Electra headquartered?
- Electra is headquartered in Manassas, US.