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Passerine Aircraft
DefunctYC S17Johannesburg, ZA · 2 employees · 2 known investors
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Passerine Aircraft designs electric aircraft that achieve flight by launching from a jumping mechanism rather than using conventional takeoff methods.
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S17)
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Matthew WhalleyFounderMatthew Whalley holds a Master's degree in Gas Dynamics from the University of the Witwatersrand and brings prior experience from the aviation and aerospace industry. He is founder of Passerine Aircraft, which develops electric aircraft using a launch mechanism for takeoff.
Investors · 2
Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
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Sam Altmanreported
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Passerine Aircraft do?
- Passerine Aircraft designs electric aircraft that achieve flight by launching from a jumping mechanism rather than using conventional takeoff methods.
- Who founded Passerine Aircraft?
- Passerine Aircraft was founded by Matthew Whalley.
- Who are Passerine Aircraft's investors?
- Passerine Aircraft's investors include Y Combinator, Sam Altman.
- Where is Passerine Aircraft headquartered?
- Passerine Aircraft is headquartered in Johannesburg, ZA.