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§ Private Profile · Crossville, TN, USA
Whisper Aero is a technology company.
Whisper Aero develops UltraQuiet™ electric propulsion systems, specializing in highly efficient and low-noise electric ducted fans (EDFs). Their technology is engineered to minimize acoustic footprints, offering systems that are significantly quieter and more efficient than existing propulsion solutions. The company provides scalable propulsor options, including the eQ120, eQ160, and eQ250, alongside custom solutions designed for seamless platform integration across various applications.
The company was co-founded in 2021 by Mark Moore and Ian Villa. Moore, a former NASA pioneer in Distributed Electric Propulsion (DEP) and co-founder of Uber Elevate, brought decades of experience in advanced aerospace development. Alongside Villa, also from Uber Elevate, they identified acoustic noise as a primary barrier to widespread electric aviation adoption, leading them to establish Whisper Aero with the insight that quiet propulsion was essential for the future of air mobility.
Whisper Aero targets diverse markets, integrating its propulsion into platforms for aviation, defense, and commercial uses, including regional air mobility aircraft, various drone categories, and even consumer products like quiet leaf blowers. Their vision is to enable a future where electric thrust is not only efficient but also acoustically considerate, blending quietly into daily life and paving the way for broader acceptance and utilization of electric flight.
Whisper Aero has raised $40.5M across 2 funding rounds.
Whisper Aero has raised $40.5M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Whisper Aero has raised $40.5M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $33.0M Series A in April 2023.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2023 | $33M Series A | EVE Atlas, Capricorn Investment Group, Connor Capital SB, Menlo Ventures | 7GC & Co, BrandProject, Grotech Ventures, High Alpha, Initialized Capital, OCA Ventures, Vitalize Venture Group, Jack Leeney, Abstract Ventures, AeroX Ventures, Cosmos Ventures, Kindred Ventures, LaunchTN, Linse Capital, Moving Capital | Announced |
| Jul 12, 2021 | $7.5M Venture Round | — | Abstract Ventures, Robert Downey JR., Kindred Ventures, LUX Capital, Menlo Ventures | Announced |
Whisper Aero is a U.S.-based aerospace propulsion company developing ultra-quiet, high-efficiency electric propulsors (the “Whisper Jet”/eQ family) aimed at reducing acoustic signature while improving thrust and efficiency across drones, eVTOL/aircraft and non-aerospace fans and blower markets[5][2].
High‑Level Overview
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Quick Take & Future Outlook
Quick take: Whisper Aero combines strong aerospace pedigree, focused acoustics‑first propulsion engineering, and a pragmatic manufacturing/test footprint to attack a concrete adoption barrier for electric flight; success will depend on demonstrating production readiness, certification compatibility, and winning OEM integrations across aerospace and adjacent markets[1][3][5].
Whisper Aero has raised $40.5M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Whisper Aero's investors include EVE Atlas, Capricorn Investment Group, Connor Capital SB, Menlo Ventures, 7GC & Co, BrandProject, Grotech Ventures, High Alpha, Initialized Capital, OCA Ventures, Vitalize Venture Group, Jack Leeney.