When was Whisper Aero founded?

Whisper Aero was founded in 2021 and raised its 1st funding round within a year of its incorporation.

Where is Whisper Aero located?

Whisper Aero is headquartered in Crossville, United States.

How many employees does Whisper Aero have?

As of Aug 31, 2026, the latest employee count at Whisper Aero is 86.

Is Whisper Aero a funded company?

Whisper Aero is a funded company, having raised a total of $85.8M across 4 funding rounds to date. The company's 1st funding round was a $***** Series A round, raised on Aug 17, 2021.

When was the latest funding round of Whisper Aero?

Whisper Aero's latest funding was a $***** Series B round on Sep 02, 2026, with participation from 0 investor.

Where does Whisper Aero rank among its competitors?

Whisper Aero ranks 6th amongst 58 active competitors, of which 13 are funded. It stands 4th in terms of total funding among its competitors. The most recent competitor to raise funding was Greenjets, which secured $40.5M in Jul, 2026.

Who are the top competitors of Whisper Aero?

Whisper Aero's top competitors include Aurora, BETA and H55. Among them, Whisper Aero secured the most recent funding round in September, 2026.

Whisper Aero - 2026 Company Profile, Team, Funding & Competitors

Company Details

Developer of electric propulsion systems for aviation, defense, and commercial sectors. The company focuses on creating quieter, more efficient, and scalable electric engines. These engines are designed for use in aircraft, drones, and other applications. The company aims to provide solutions that reduce noise and improve performance.

Website: www.whisper.aero/
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Email ID: *****@whisperaero.com

Key Metrics

Founded Year

2021

Location

Crossville, United States

Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$85.8M in 4 rounds

Latest Funding Round

Series B, Sep 02, 2026, $*****

Investors

Menlo Ventures & 16 more

Ranked

6^th among 58 active competitors

Employee Count

86 as on Aug 31, 2026

Similar Companies

Aurora & 58 more

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Whisper Aero is associated with 1 legal entity given below:

Legal Entity Name	Date of Incorporation	Revenue	Latest Employee Count	Documents
Whisper Aero Inc. CIN: 852010794 , United States, Active	Dec 31, 1999	-	53 (As on Dec 31, 2024)	-

Whisper Aero has raised a total funding of $85.8M over 4 rounds. Its first funding round was on Aug 17, 2021. Whisper Aero has 17 institutional investors.

Here is the list of recent funding rounds of Whisper Aero:

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Date of Funding	Funding Amount	Round Name	Post-Money Valuation	Revenue Multiple	Lead Investors	Other Investors
Sep 02, 2026	8308032	Series B	8803544	5757631	1422475	5891815
Apr 24, 2025	3549479	Grant (prize money)	9387028	7839899	8650909	Tnecd
Apr 18, 2023	1720111	Series A	2415215	3096772	Menlo Ventures & 3 more	Kindred Ventures & 6 more

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Here are the details of Whisper Aero's key team members:

Mark Moore: CEO of Whisper Aero.
Contact Info: 2 email addresses

Whisper Aero's Board of Directors

Whisper Aero's board has 4 active members. Thiago Olson, Mark Moore, Shawn Carolan and Ian Villa are independent board members.

Here is the list of Whisper Aero's board of directors:

Name	Type	Representing	Status	Duration
Thiago Olson	Independent board member	-	Current	3y 0m
hyxlodq	Independent board member	-	Current	6y 2m
cuuvrte	Independent board member	-	Current	4y 9m
mvzw{jf	Independent board member	-	Current	1y 4m

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Whisper Aero's employee count trend

Whisper Aero has 86 employees as of Aug 26. Here is Whisper Aero's employee count trend over the years:

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Top competitors of Whisper Aero include Aurora, BETA and H55. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Whisper Aero, ranked by Tracxn score:

Rank	Company Details	Short Description	Total Funding	Investors	Tracxn Score
1st	Aurora 1989, Manassas (United States), Acquired	Developer of advanced aircraft and enabling technologies for government and commercial sectors	$6.85M	CYwP Funds, Global Environment Fund & 2 others	68/100
2nd	BETA 2012, South Burlington (United States), Public	Manufacturer of electric aircraft, charging systems, and customized training programs	$1.66B	Fidelity Investments, Qatar Investment Authority ... & 16 others	66/100
3rd	H55 2015, Sion (Switzerland), Series C	Developer of electric propulsion and energy storage systems for aviation	$147M	ND Capital, RTX & 7 others	65/100
4th	ZeroAvia 2018, Everett (United States), Series C	Manufacturer of hydrogen electric propulsion systems for commercial aviation aircraft	$348M	Barclays, Ecosystem Integrity Fund & 39 others	64/100
5th	Greenjets 2005, London (United Kingdom), Series A	Developer of electric jet engines for sustainable aviation propulsion systems	$47.5M	7percent Ventures, Blossom Capital & 16 others	62/100
6th	Whisper Aero 2021, Crossville (United States), Series B	Developer of electric propulsion systems for aviation, defense, and commercial sectors	$85.8M	Abstract Ventures, Highfield Capital & 15 others	56/100
7th	VerdeGo Aero 2017, Daytona Beach (United States), Series B	Provider of power and propulsion technologies to develop electric aircraft	$14.6M	RTX, Hatter Angel Network & 5 others	54/100
8th	magniX 2009, Everett (United States), Unfunded	Developer of electric propulsion systems for aerospace and defense	-	-	50/100
9th	OhmSpace 2021, Southampton (United Kingdom), Seed	Provider of spacecraft propulsion technology for the satellite market	$4.21M	Galaxia, Scientifica & 3 others	49/100
10th	LaunchPoint 1992, Goleta (United States), Early Stage	Provider of hybrid electric propulsion systems and modeling software	$11.4M	National Science Foundation	48/100