PteroDynamics
Moorpark, US · Delaware corporation · 2 known investors
PteroDynamics designs autonomous vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft built around its patented Transwing folding-wing system, which combines fixed-wing speed and range with VTOL capability for delivering cargo and ISR payloads to remote locations without runways. It serves defense customers such as the U.S. Navy and Air Force as well as commercial operators in maritime logistics, oil and gas, mining, and infrastructure inspection.
Defense TechRobotics
Founders & leadership
MG
Matthew GraczykCEO
Investors · 2
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$5.1M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2018–2020
▶$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.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
- What does PteroDynamics do?
- PteroDynamics designs autonomous vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft built around its patented Transwing folding-wing system, which combines fixed-wing speed and range with VTOL capability for delivering cargo and ISR payloads to remote locations without runways. It serves defense customers such as the U.S. Navy and Air Force as well as commercial operators in maritime logistics, oil and gas, mining, and infrastructure inspection.
- Who are PteroDynamics's investors?
- PteroDynamics's investors include Kairos Venture Investments, Llc, Lavrock Ventures.
- How much funding has PteroDynamics raised?
- PteroDynamics has disclosed $5.1M raised across 2 rounds.
- Where is PteroDynamics headquartered?
- PteroDynamics is headquartered in Moorpark, US.