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Electra

Manassas, US · 21 known investors

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Electra develops hybrid-electric aircraft for short-distance regional aviation. The company designs sustainable aircraft to enable direct air travel to underserved communities.

Founders & leadership

JLJohn Langford
John LangfordFounderJohn Langford founded Aurora Flight Sciences in 1989 and led it as Chairman and CEO until 2019; he is a National Academy of Engineering member and former president of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. He is founder and Chairman of Electra, which develops hybrid-electric aircraft for regional aviation.

Board

JH
John HansmanKey Technical Advisor
MD
Mark DrelaKey Technical Advisor
MD
Mark Drela, PhDTechnical Advisor
YB
Yannick BonnaireTechnical Advisor
OM
Oliver Masefield, PhDEngineering Advisor
RJ
R. John Hansman, PhDSenior Technical Advisor

Investors · 21

Also in the syndicate · 6

Builders VisionInterfer Edelstahl GroupNucorRoy HillTemasek HoldingsleadYamato Kogyo, Co., Ltd.

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

Non-dilutive funding · 11 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase II2023$30M
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase II2023$1.2M
NASAPhase II2023$845K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase II2022$1.2M
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase IISTTR2022$749.8K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase IISTTR2022$749.6K
NASAPhase I2022$149.6K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase ISTTR2022$50K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase II2021$1.5M
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase ISTTR2021$149.3K
NASAPhase ISTTR2021$124.8K

Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.

Frequently asked questions

What does Electra do?
Electra develops hybrid-electric aircraft for short-distance regional aviation. The company designs sustainable aircraft to enable direct air travel to underserved communities.
Who founded Electra?
Electra was founded by John Langford.
Who are Electra's investors?
Electra's investors include OUTPOST VENTURES, BHP Ventures, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Capricorn Investment Group, Club degli Investitori, Collaborative Fund, Earth Venture Capital, LIFTT and 7 more.
Where is Electra headquartered?
Electra is headquartered in Manassas, US.