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Talyn Air

acquired by AmpaireYC W20

Los Angeles, US · Founded 2019 · 18 employees · 1 known investors

Talyn develops unmanned, battery-electric cargo aircraft that take off and land without runways using a two-vehicle system for regional cargo transport. The company is building aircraft capable of carrying 1000-lb payloads over 300 miles at 200+ mph.

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Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W20)

Talyn Air was founded in 2019 by Jamie Gull and Evan Mucasey.

JGJamie Gull
Jamie Gullin𝕏CEO, Co-founder2019–2023Jamie Gull holds bachelor's and master's degrees in Aerospace Engineering from Stanford University. He worked as a design engineer at Scaled Composites on Stratolauncher development and subsequently held an engineering role at SpaceX focused on thermal protection systems for the Falcon 9 rocket.
EMEvan Mucasey
Evan MucaseyinFounder

Investors · 1

Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

Competitors · 1

by search overlap
Aerolane3 shared keywordsAerolane develops engineless cargo gliders (its AG-1 and Aerocart line) designed to be towed behind existing turboprop-class cargo aircraft, using patented autopilot technology to navigate wake vortices during takeoff, flight, and landing. Its aerotowing systems target air freight economics and strategic and tactical airlift, including delivery into austere landing zones and contested environments.

Companies competing with Talyn Air for the same Google search keywords, organic and paid, via search-intersection analysis.

Non-dilutive funding · 4 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase II2022$746.1K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase I2022$49.9K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase I2021$49.8K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase II2020$999.3K

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.

In the news

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Frequently asked questions

What does Talyn Air do?
Talyn develops unmanned, battery-electric cargo aircraft that take off and land without runways using a two-vehicle system for regional cargo transport. The company is building aircraft capable of carrying 1000-lb payloads over 300 miles at 200+ mph.
Who founded Talyn Air?
Talyn Air was founded by Jamie Gull, Evan Mucasey in 2019.
Who are Talyn Air's investors?
Talyn Air's investors include Y Combinator.
Who acquired Talyn Air?
Talyn Air was acquired by Ampaire.
Where is Talyn Air headquartered?
Talyn Air is headquartered in Los Angeles, US.