Jump Aero
4 known investors
Jump Aero develops an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft designed for first responders to reach emergency scenes quickly, with a focus on cutting rural emergency response times. The company operates in the aviation and emergency response sector.
Founders & leadership
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Carl DietrichFounder
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Jeff MyjakCo-founder
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Katerina BarilovCo-founder
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Brian LozanoChief Technology Officer
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Jeremy BardellCOO, Senior Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineer
Investors · 4
Competitors · 3
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Non-dilutive funding · 4 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase IISTTR | 2022 | $749.8K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase IISTTR | 2022 | $743.3K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase ISTTR | 2021 | $148.1K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase ISTTR | 2021 | $147.4K |
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 Jump Aero do?
- Jump Aero develops an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft designed for first responders to reach emergency scenes quickly, with a focus on cutting rural emergency response times. The company operates in the aviation and emergency response sector.
- Who founded Jump Aero?
- Jump Aero was founded by Carl Dietrich, Jeff Myjak, Katerina Barilov.
- Who are Jump Aero's investors?
- Jump Aero's investors include Bantam Group, Capital Factory, Material Impact, MSIV.