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ZeroAvia
ZeroAvia develops hydrogen-electric aircraft propulsion systems. Founded 2018, raised $150M Series C 2024, targeting 300-mile range 2026.
ZeroAvia
ZeroAvia was founded in 2018 by James McMicking and others, with early backing from British Airways and United Airlines. The firm develops hydrogen fuel cell powertrains and refueling infrastructure for commercial aviation, initially targeting regional aircraft. The company's strategy spans powertrains for 10–20 seat and 40–80 seat aircraft, plus hydrogen production and refueling technologies. Confirmed customers and partners include American Airlines, Amazon, Shell, and United Airlines. Geographic footprint covers the US (California, Washington, Texas) and the UK (airport partnerships including Birmingham Airport). ZeroAvia has raised over $200M in disclosed funding, including a $150M Series C in Q3 2024. The team exceeded 300 people as of 2025. The company has offices in Hollister, Seattle, and Fort Worth, and operates test facilities in the US and UK. In 2023, it flew the world's largest aircraft powered by a hydrogen fuel cell, a 19-seat Dornier 228. ZeroAvia differentiates by developing complete hydrogen-electric systems—powertrains and refueling—rather than just one component. This vertical integration aims to solve both the propulsion and infrastructure barriers to zero-emission flight.
General information
Firm type
other
Year founded
2018
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Hollister
Corporate office
Hollister, CA, United States
Additional offices
Seattle, WA, United States · Fort Worth, TX, United States
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
What investment stages does ZeroAvia target?
ZeroAvia raises venture-stage funding. Its most recent round was a $150M Series C in Q3 2024, following earlier Series A and B rounds.
How does ZeroAvia source proprietary deal flow?
ZeroAvia does not source external investment deals; it is an operating company developing hydrogen-electric propulsion systems.
Is ZeroAvia a family office or venture firm?
ZeroAvia is an operating company, not a family office or asset manager. It develops and manufactures hydrogen-electric propulsion systems for aircraft.
Does ZeroAvia participate in fund commitments?
ZeroAvia does not commit to external funds. It raises capital from investors including airlines and strategic partners.
Which sectors does ZeroAvia explicitly avoid?
ZeroAvia focuses exclusively on hydrogen-electric propulsion and refueling for aviation. It does not invest in other sectors.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
ZeroAvia is a company funded by venture capital and strategic investors. No single family or individual wealth origin is disclosed.
What is ZeroAvia's known posture on co-investments alongside external GPs?
ZeroAvia does not act as a co-investor. It is a private company raising equity rounds from institutional and strategic investors.
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