Doroni Aerospace Inc.

Developing electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for personal and institutional use.

Aerospace
Active
Coral Springs, United States Founded 2017
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Last updated 2026-08-24
Total raised
$43.6M
Stage
Founded
2017
Headcount
HQ
Coral Springs, United States
Sector
Aerospace

About

Doroni Aerospace is a private aerospace company based in Dania Beach, Florida, focused on developing electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for personal and institutional use. The company was founded in 2017 by Doron Merdinger. Doroni Aerospace designs compact, electric-powered aircraft intended for short-range transportation in urban and suburban environments, aiming to make personal air mobility practical by enabling vertical takeoff and landing from residential or commercial locations. In December 2023, Doroni received a Special Airworthiness Certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), allowing it to conduct manned flight testing in U.S. airspace. The company is now pursuing FAA Part 23 certification for commercial production. Doroni Aerospace operates out of its facility in Pompano Beach, handling engineering, testing, and production in-house. As of mid-2025, the company has over 500 pre-orders and is preparing for its first commercial deliveries. It has also partnered with agencies like Space Florida and engages in public-sector collaboration to support regulatory and operational growth. Doroni is recognized as one of the first U.S. companies to conduct manned test flights of a personal eVTOL aircraft, positioning it as a key player in the emerging urban air mobility industry.

Funding history · 7 rounds · $43.6M total

2026-06
D Round $4.6M
2026-04
C Round $1.8M
2026
C Round $3.8M
2025-11
B Round Undisclosed
2025-02
A Round $30.0M
★ Kaeroi★ Kingdom Aero Industries (KAI)★ Innovation Wings Industries (IWI)
2024-10
Seed $1.0M
2023-03
Seed $2.4M
★ 1,042 investors via StartEngine.comStartEngine.com

Q&A

What is Doroni Aerospace Inc.'s primary focus?
Doroni Aerospace Inc. focuses on developing electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft to revolutionize urban mobility with efficient and environmentally friendly air travel.
When was Doroni Aerospace Inc. founded?
Doroni Aerospace Inc. was founded in 2017.
Which funding round did Doroni Aerospace Inc. complete in February 2025?
In February 2025, Doroni Aerospace Inc. completed an A Round, raising $30,000,000 from Kaeroi.
What was the amount raised in Doroni Aerospace Inc.'s Seed Extension round in March 2023?
In March 2023, Doroni Aerospace Inc. raised $2,400,000 in a.
What was the most recent funding round for Doroni Aerospace Inc. and how much was raised?
The most recent funding round for Doroni Aerospace Inc. was a C Round in June 2026, which raised $4,600,000.
Who are the founders of Doroni Aerospace Inc.?
The founders of Doroni Aerospace Inc. are Doron Merdinger, who serves as Founder & CEO, and Roman Antonov, Co-Founder & Chief Aerodynamics & Mechanical Engineer.
What is Doroni Aerospace Inc.'s primary sector?
Doroni Aerospace Inc.'s primary sector is Aerospace.
What is the total amount of funding raised by Doroni Aerospace Inc. to date?
Doroni Aerospace Inc. has raised a total of $41,800,000 to date.

Team · 15

Doron Merdinger
Founder · Founder & Chief Executive Officer
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Rami Arbili
Chief Operating Officer
Yoram Bibring
Chief Financial Officer
Zvi Kinstler
Chief Engineer
Czar Balangue
Chief Systems & Software Engineer
Derek Barger
Chief Electrical & Electronics Engineer
Omer Bar-Yohay
Board Member
Charles Boyd
Test Pilot
Abe Dats
Head of Marketing & Investor Relations
Naama Merdinger
Office Manager
Alasdair Macbean
Lead Mechanical & Aerospace Engineer
Steve Arison
Senior Software Engineer
Anthony Rosbottom
Senior Software Engineer
Miles Gilbert
Senior Software Engineer
Amit Arbili
Marketing & Investor Relations

Sectors & technology

Primary sector
Aerospace
Target customers
Business model
B2C
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Websitedoroni.io

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Legal nameDoroni Aerospace, Inc.
Founded2017

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Domaindoroni.io