PteroDynamics
Moorpark, US · Delaware corporation · 4 known investors
Pterodynamics develops the Transwing, an aircraft designed to support businesses seeking to reduce their operational environmental impact. The company targets sustainability-focused enterprises in the aerospace and transportation sectors.
Founders & leadership
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Matthew GraczykinCEO and Board Director
Investors · 4
Kairos Venture Investments, LlcBeverly Hills · $150K – $20M
Lavrock Venturesreported · 3 sourcesWashington
Also in the syndicate · 2
CS Venture Opportunities FundleadKairos Ventureslead
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$12.6M disclosed across 3 of 4 rounds · 2018–2023
- $7.5MSeedMar 2023 · 2 sources
CS Venture Opportunities Fund (lead), Kairos Ventures (lead), Lavrock Ventures (lead)
Source ↗ - Undisclosed amountSeed RoundFeb 2023Source ↗
▶$4.5MraisedDec 2022 · 10 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$4.5MraisedDec 2022 · 10 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Matthew GraczykExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $15M
- Amount sold
- $4.5M
- Minimum investment
- $25K
- Proceeds to insiders
- $200K
- First sale
- Jun 2020
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$586.2KraisedDec 2022 · 13 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$586.2KraisedDec 2022 · 13 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Matthew GraczykExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $586.2K
- Amount sold
- $586.2K
- Minimum investment
- $10K
- Proceeds to insiders
- $50K
- First sale
- Jul 2018
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Competitors · 4
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Volocopter33 shared keywordsVolocopter manufactures electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for urban air mobility, including air taxis and passenger aircraft designed to reduce city congestion and emissions. The company develops all-electric aviation solutions serving metropolitan transit markets globally.
XTI Aerospace31 shared keywordsXTI Aerospace develops and distributes unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and vertical mobility platforms, including the TriFan 600 VTOL aircraft, for enterprise, government, and defense customers in the U.S. Its operations include drone distribution (via its Drone Nerds acquisition), the DarkStar Labs engineering division, and the Hangar X Studios media arm.
Inspiredflight26 shared keywordsInspired Flight Technologies designs and manufactures NDAA-compliant drone systems for inspection, mapping, research, and public safety applications. The company produces American-made aerial platforms built for reliability and secure architecture.
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Non-dilutive funding · 6 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase II | 2023 | $1.2M |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase II | 2023 | $1.2M |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2023 | $74.8K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2023 | $74.8K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase ISTTR | 2023 | $74.1K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2020 | $49.9K |
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.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does PteroDynamics do?
- Pterodynamics develops the Transwing, an aircraft designed to support businesses seeking to reduce their operational environmental impact. The company targets sustainability-focused enterprises in the aerospace and transportation sectors.
- Who are PteroDynamics's investors?
- PteroDynamics's investors include Kairos Venture Investments, Llc, Lavrock Ventures.
- How much funding has PteroDynamics raised?
- PteroDynamics has disclosed $12.6M raised across 3 of its 4 known rounds.
- Where is PteroDynamics headquartered?
- PteroDynamics is headquartered in Moorpark, US.