Grid Aero
PrivateLast Round
Series A
Jan 26, 2026
Total Funding Raised
$26M
Momentum Score
100 /100
Company Overview
Grid Aero, Inc. is an aerospace and defense company founded in 2024 that is developing a network of autonomous, long-range, heavy-payload cargo aircraft. The company's goal is to create a resilient and low-cost air cargo solution for both military and commercial applications, describing its aircraft as the 'pickup truck of the skies'. Its flagship aircraft is the 'Lifter-Lite'. Grid Aero has secured a Direct to Phase II SBIR award from the U.S. Department of the Air Force and raised $6 million in seed funding in August 2025. The company was founded by aerospace veterans and is headquartered in San Leandro, California.
Sector
Frontier & Industrial Tech
Verticals
Aviation & Drones, Autonomous Vehicles, Defense Tech, Freight & Transportation, Logistics Software
Business Model
B2G
Customer Profile
Government Contracts, Hardware + Subscription, Hardware Sales
AI Layer
Application
Keywords
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Grid Aero Comps
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Grid Aero Funding Rounds
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| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series A | Jan 26, 2026 | ||||
| Seed | Aug 18, 2025 |
Key People
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Grid Aero Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| Geodesic Capital | Series A |
| FVT.VC | Seed |
| Calibrate Ventures | Series A, Seed |
| Commonweal Ventures | Seed, Series A |
| Commonweal Ventures | Seed, Series A |
| Stony Lonesome Group | Series A |
| Calm Ventures | Seed |
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- Apr 27, 2026
Grew 39% QoQ from 18 to 25 employees.
- Apr 19, 2026
Monthly visitors grew 131% MoM, from 2.1K to 4.8K.
Grid Aero Filings
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