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Xwing

San Francisco, US · Founded 2016 · Delaware corporation · 8 known investors

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Xwing, an autonomous aviation company, is now part of Joby Aviation.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechMobility & Transportation

Founders & leadership

Xwing was founded in 2016 by Marc Piette.

MPMarc Piette
Marc PietteinFounder

Board

DS
Dhiraj SinghBoard directorGeneral Partner at Eniac Ventures

Investors · 8

ACME CapitalSan Francisco
Blackhorn VenturesDenver · $500K
Loup VenturesMinneapolis
UnlessBoulder
Alven Capitalreported · 2 sources
Array Ventures Management Llcreported · 2 sourcesSan Francisco · $1.5M
Eniac Venturesreported · 2 sourcesNew York · $1.2M
R7 Partnersreported · 3 sourcesChicago · $100K – $5M

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$43.2M disclosed across 2 of 3 rounds · 2018–2021

▶$3.2MraisedMar 2018 · 10 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Marc PietteExecutive Officer, Director
  • Dhiraj SinghDirector
Offering amount
$3.7M
Amount sold
$3.2M
First sale
Mar 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2016
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Competitors · 2

by search overlap
Joby Aviation (NYSE: JOBY)16 shared keywordsJoby develops electric aircraft for urban air mobility and air taxi services. The company builds eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) aircraft for commercial operations and has received FAA Part 135 certification to operate as an air carrier.
Aviationtoday14 shared keywordsAviation Tech Today is a digital media platform providing news, analysis, and valuation resources focused on aviation technologies and their operational impact for industry professionals. The company serves decision-makers across commercial, government, and military aerospace sectors.

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

Non-dilutive funding · 5 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase II2023$1.2M
NASAPhase I2023$146.7K
NASAPhase I2023$145K
NASAPhase II2019$743K
NASAPhase I2018$105.7K

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

Autonomous aviation startup Xwing raises $40M, completes first gate-to-gate flight - SiliconANGLEsiliconangle.com · Apr 2021Autonomous aviation startup Xwing hits $400M valuation after latest funding round | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Apr 2021Xwing Raises $40M at $400M Valuation - FinSMEsfinsmes.com · Apr 2021Autonomous aviation startup Xwing raises $10M to scale its software fortechcrunch.com · May 2020Autonomous Aviation Startup Xwing Raises $4m in Seed Funding - FinSMEsfinsmes.com · Aug 2018Autonomous-aviation startup Xwing takes flight with $4 million in funding | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Jul 2018

Frequently asked questions

What does Xwing do?
Xwing, an autonomous aviation company, is now part of Joby Aviation.
Who founded Xwing?
Xwing was founded by Marc Piette in 2016.
Who are Xwing's investors?
Xwing's investors include ACME Capital, Blackhorn Ventures, Loup Ventures, Unless, Alven Capital, Array Ventures Management Llc, Eniac Ventures, R7 Partners.
How much funding has Xwing raised?
Xwing has disclosed $43.2M raised across 2 of its 3 known rounds.
Where is Xwing headquartered?
Xwing is headquartered in San Francisco, US.