Liftaircraft
Austin, US · Founded 2017 · 24 employees on LinkedIn · 3 known investors
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Viswa Sankaranarayananunlockedknows Matthew D. Chasen · together at The University of Texas at Austin (overlapped)
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LIFT Aircraft develops a new type of personal, electric vertical-takeoff aircraft and operates an experiential entertainment business that lets everyday people fly. It aims to make personal, vertical flight accessible beyond traditional pilots.
Founders & leadership
Liftaircraft was founded in 2017 by Matt Chasen.
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Matt ChaseninFounder & CEOMatt Chasen is founder and CEO of LIFT Aircraft, which develops electric vertical-takeoff aircraft. He has background in engineering and early to growth-stage business management.
Investors · 3
Non-dilutive funding · 4 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase IISTTR | 2022 | $750K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase ISTTR | 2021 | $149.9K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase ISTTR | 2020 | $50K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2020 | $49.8K |
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 Liftaircraft do?
- LIFT Aircraft develops a new type of personal, electric vertical-takeoff aircraft and operates an experiential entertainment business that lets everyday people fly. It aims to make personal, vertical flight accessible beyond traditional pilots.
- Who founded Liftaircraft?
- Liftaircraft was founded by Matt Chasen in 2017.
- Who are Liftaircraft's investors?
- Liftaircraft's investors include ATX Venture Partners, Decisive Point, Point Nine.
- Where is Liftaircraft headquartered?
- Liftaircraft is headquartered in Austin, US.