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Matternet

Mountain View, US · Founded 2025 · Delaware corporation · 61 employees on LinkedIn · 16 known investors

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Matternet develops drone-based logistics systems for autonomous transport and delivery. The company operates in the aerial delivery and drone logistics category.

Also known as Matternet

Founders & leadership

Matternet was founded in 2025 by Andreas Raptopoulos.

ARAndreas Raptopoulos
Andreas RaptopoulosFounder & CEOAndreas Raptopoulos holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering and Aeronautics and studied Design at the Royal College of Art. He is the founder and CEO of Matternet, which develops drone-based logistics systems for autonomous delivery.
AN
Alexander Norman-ElvenichExecutive
JSJason Secore
Jason SecoreCFOHe brings more than 18 years of finance leadership experience across Fortune 500, public, and venture-backed companies in aerospace, defense, aviation, and autonomous systems, with expertise in capital markets, investor relations, strategic finance, and M&A.
ANAlex Norman
Alex NormanCOO

Board

SR
Saurabh RanjanBoard director
CDChris Dawson
Chris DawsonIndependent Director
SKSanjay Kotte
Sanjay KotteBoard director
LJ
Laurence J. MartonBoard director

Investors · 16

Locus VenturesreportedPalo Alto

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Also in the syndicate · 2

EE HoldingsleadMontrose Capital Partnerslead

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$83.8M disclosed across 5 of 6 rounds · 2016–2026

▶$29.6MraisedJun 2026 · 165 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Alexander Norman-ElvenichExecutive Officer
  • Laurence MartonDirector
  • Andreas RaptopoulosExecutive Officer, Director
  • Saurabh RanjanDirector
  • Sanjay KotteDirector
  • Jason SecoreExecutive Officer
  • Christopher DawsonDirector
Offering amount
$36.7M
Amount sold
$29.6M
Sales commissions
$2.1M
Placement agents
Dinosaur Financial Group, LLC, Seaport Global Securities, LLC, Phoenix Financial Services, Network 1 Financial Securities, Inc., The Benchmark Company, LLC
First sale
May 2026
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2025
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$135MofferedJun 2026 · 220 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Saurabh RanjanDirector
  • Sanjay KotteDirector
  • Andreas RaptopoulosExecutive Officer, Director
  • Laurence MartonDirector
  • Christopher DawsonDirector
  • Jason SecoreExecutive Officer
  • Alexander Norman-ElvenichExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$135M
First sale
May 2026
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2025
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$6MraisedMar 2026 · 6 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Andreas RaptopoulosExecutive Officer, Director
  • Saurabh RanjanDirector
  • Laurence J. MartonDirector
  • Jason SecoreExecutive Officer
  • Alexander Norman-ElvenichExecutive Officer
  • Chris DawsonDirector
Offering amount
$6M
Amount sold
$6M
Minimum investment
$25K
Sales commissions
$240K
Placement agents
Seaport Global Securities LLC, The Benchmark Company, LLC
First sale
Mar 2026
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$5.7MraisedJan 2020 · 7 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Andreas RaptopoulosExecutive Officer, Director
  • Mike WhitakerDirector
  • Laurence J. MartonDirector
Offering amount
$8M
Amount sold
$5.7M
First sale
Dec 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$9.5MraisedAug 2016 · 36 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • ANDREAS RAPTOPOULOSExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$11.5M
Amount sold
$9.5M
First sale
Jul 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2011
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

Company profile

researched Aug 2026

Matternet designs, builds and operates autonomous drone networks intended to enable ultra-fast, low-cost and zero-emission package delivery. The company positions its offering as an end-to-end "autonomous delivery network" rather than a standalone aircraft, covering system design, manufacture and network operation.

The company states that its drone delivery system holds FAA Type Certification, which it describes as the only such certification in the drone delivery industry, and that it has accumulated tens of thousands of flights over cities in the United States and Europe together with operational authorizations it characterizes as among the most advanced in the sector. Applications cited span healthcare and commerce in developed economies, alongside deployments in less-developed markets.

Business model

Matternet builds and operates the drone delivery networks itself, offering customers connection to its network as a delivery service rather than solely selling aircraft.

Traction

Tens of thousands of flights flown over US and European cities, with the company stating it is ready to conduct operations currently.

▸Full profile — market position, technology, go-to-market, geography

Market position

Presents itself as operating one of the most advanced drone delivery systems in the industry and the only one holding FAA Type Certification, with among the most advanced operational authorizations.

FAA Type Certification of its delivery drone system, breadth of operational authorizations, and accumulated flight volume over urban areas in the US and Europe.

Technology

Autonomous drone aircraft and supporting network infrastructure for package transport, operated under FAA Type Certification and other operational authorizations, with electric propulsion described as producing zero emissions in flight.

Go-to-market

Healthcare and commercial logistics customers requiring fast package transport, in both developed economies and emerging markets.

Geography

Operations across cities in the United States and Europe, with activity also described in newer economies.

Compiled by commissioned research from 1 cited public sources — announcements, filings, and press listed under research sources below.

Key figures

latest reported

Company-reported or press-reported figures, each dated to when it was claimed — not independently audited.

Founder mafia

3 people who came through Matternet went on to found or lead other companies.

In the news

▸Research sources · 1

primary sources listed

1 public sources were cited for this profile; the first-party ones are listed here.

Frequently asked questions

What does Matternet do?
Matternet designs, builds and operates autonomous drone delivery networks for low-cost, zero-emission package delivery.
Who founded Matternet?
Matternet was founded by Andreas Raptopoulos in 2025.
Who are Matternet's investors?
Matternet's investors include Boeing HorizonX Ventures, Comet Labs, DRONE FUND, Flucas Ventures, Gaingels, Hemisphere Ventures LLC, Lakeside Capital, McKesson Ventures and 6 more.
How much funding has Matternet raised?
Matternet has disclosed $83.8M raised across 5 of its 6 known rounds.
Where is Matternet headquartered?
Matternet is headquartered in Mountain View, US.