Whisper Aero
Tennessee, US · Founded 2020 · Delaware corporation · 6 known investors
Whisper Aero develops electric propulsion technology for aircraft, emphasizing quiet, efficient thrust for urban air mobility and logistics. The company targets aircraft manufacturers and operators seeking next-generation propulsion systems for manned and unmanned vehicles.
Deep TechDefense TechEnergyHardwareMobility & Transportation
Founders & leadership
Whisper Aero was founded in 2020 by Mark Moore and Ian Villa.
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Mark MooreCo-Founder, CEO
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Ian VillaCo-Founder, COO, CPO30 Under 30 2022
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Devon JedamskiChief Engineer
Board
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Thiago OlsonBoard director
Investors · 6
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$42.4M disclosed across 2 of 3 rounds · 2023–2025
- $1MraisedMar 2025 · 2 sourcesSource ↗
▶$41.4MraisedJul 2023 · 38 investors · Other EnergyRule 506(b)
▶$41.4MraisedJul 2023 · 38 investors · Other Energy
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Shawn CarolanDirector
- Mark MooreExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Ian VillaExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Thiago OlsonDirector
- Offering amount
- $41.4M
- Amount sold
- $41.4M
- First sale
- Jan 2023
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2020
- 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 · 5 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
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| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2023 | $74.9K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase IISTTR | 2022 | $750K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase IISTTR | 2022 | $749.9K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase ISTTR | 2021 | $150K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase ISTTR | 2021 | $143.2K |
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 Whisper Aero do?
- Whisper Aero develops electric propulsion technology for aircraft, emphasizing quiet, efficient thrust for urban air mobility and logistics. The company targets aircraft manufacturers and operators seeking next-generation propulsion systems for manned and unmanned vehicles.
- Who founded Whisper Aero?
- Whisper Aero was founded by Mark Moore, Ian Villa in 2020.
- Who are Whisper Aero's investors?
- Whisper Aero's investors include Abstract Ventures, Launch Tennessee, Lux Capital, Menlo Ventures, Aero X Ventures, Sequoia Capital.
- How much funding has Whisper Aero raised?
- Whisper Aero has disclosed $42.4M raised across 2 of its 3 known rounds.
- Where is Whisper Aero headquartered?
- Whisper Aero is headquartered in Tennessee, US.