Altss Research / Venture case 35
Volocopter
The Karlsruhe court opened insolvency proceedings over Volocopter in March 2025. Diamond Aircraft then announced that it had integrated the electric aircraft developer.
Altss Research · Evidence reviewed · Historical event record
Historical private valuation
$1.7bnVolocopter disclosed a $1.7 billion pre-money valuation at the first signing of its private Series E, when it raised $170 million. Pre-money is the disclosed measure.
Bankruptcy / insolvency
No sale priceGerman insolvency proceedings opened. The Karlsruhe Local Court records the opening of insolvency proceedings over Volocopter GmbH on March 1, 2025 at 10:00, case 30 IN 1373/24. This is the opening date, rather than the earlier application date.
These figures have different valuation bases and dates. Their difference is not a measure of investor losses. Methodology ↗
The documented timeline
Series E first signing
Volocopter announced $170 million in new private funding led by WP Investment.
Insolvency proceedings opened
The court appointed Tobias Wahl as insolvency administrator following the provisional proceeding.
Diamond integration announced
Diamond Aircraft announced it had integrated Volocopter, retaining its headquarters in Bruchsal and supporting continued development.
Source documents
Publication and access dates identify the evidence used for this case.
Volocopter · Primary source · Published Mar 4, 2022 · Accessed Oct 26, 2026
Amtsgericht Karlsruhe · Primary source · Published Mar 1, 2025 · Accessed Oct 26, 2026
Diamond Aircraft · Primary source · Published Mar 20, 2025 · Accessed Oct 26, 2026
Logo: Volocopter logo source. Company trademark rights remain.
