Grid Aero
Autonomous cargo aircraft for long-range logistics
San Leandro, United States · Founded 2024 · $26.0M raised
- Headquarters
- San Leandro, California
- Employees
- 11–50
- Founded
- 2024
- Business Model
- B2B
- Website
- grid.aero
- Total Funding
- $26.0M
- Last Round
- $20.0M Series AApr 2026
- Rounds
- 2
About
Grid Aero is a San Leandro, California-based aerospace and defense startup building low-cost, rugged autonomous cargo aircraft for long-range logistics missions. Founded in June 2024, the company's flagship aircraft, the Lifter Lite, is designed to autonomously carry between 2,000 and 10,000 pounds of cargo over thousands of miles. Grid Aero raised a $20 million Series A round in January 2026, co-led by Bison Ventures and Geodesic Capital, and holds a contract with the US Air Force.
Summary
Grid Aero is a Space Tech company based in San Leandro, United States, founded in 2024. It has raised $26.0M in total across 2 rounds, most recently a $20.0M Series A round in Apr 2026.
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Funding History
Apr 2026
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