Pentaxi

Autonomous Electric VTOL Aircraft for Passengers and Cargo

Aerospace, Defense & HLS
Active
Seed Netanya, Israel Founded 2021
Last updated 2026-06-18
Total raised
$317K
Last: 2023-04
Stage
Seed
Founded
2021
Headcount
5
HQ
Netanya, Israel
Sector
Aerospace, Defense & HLS

About

Pentaxi is a start up developing unmanned eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) platforms for defense and civil markets.

Pentaxi is developing autonomous all-electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft Platform. Pentaxi's eVTOL will be available in cargo model and in the future also in four-passenger models, able to carry up to 400 kilograms (about 880 pounds) for 320 kilometers (nearly 200 miles) at a speed of about 240 kph (150 mph). Since October 2023 and due to Geopolitical events along with technology advancements - the company develop a military version named OZ-1

Funding history · 2 rounds · $317K total

2023-04
$317K
2021-11
Undisclosed

Q&A

What is Pentaxi's primary focus?
Pentaxi is developing autonomous all-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft platforms for both defense and civil markets.
When was Pentaxi founded?
Pentaxi was founded in August 2021.
What is the total amount of funding Pentaxi has raised to date?
Pentaxi has raised a total of $317,000 USD.
When was Pentaxi's last funding round and who participated?
Pentaxi's last funding round was in April 2023, with participation from PipelBiz.
How many employees does Pentaxi currently have?
Pentaxi currently has 1-10 employees.
What are the capabilities of Pentaxi's eVTOL aircraft?
Pentaxi's eVTOL aircraft will be available in cargo and future four-passenger models, capable of carrying up to 400 kilograms for 320 kilometers at a speed of about 240 kph.
Has Pentaxi developed a military version of its aircraft?
Yes, since October 2023, Pentaxi has been developing a military version named OZ-1 due to geopolitical events and technology advancements.
Who are the co-founders of Pentaxi?
The co-founders of Pentaxi are Yair Dubester (Co-founder & Chairman), Eran Gross (Co-founder & CEO), and Jacques Chemla (Co-founder & CTO).

Team · 4

Founder · Co-founder & Chairman
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Founder · Co-founder & CEO
Founder · Co-founder & CTO
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Founder · VP BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
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Sectors & technology

Primary sector
Aerospace, Defense & HLS
Sub-sectors
Automotive & Mobility TechnologiesElectric Mobility & Alternative FuelsAerospace, Defense & HLSDefense & HLS SolutionsAircrafts & Avionics
Technologies
Machinery & RoboticsDronesArtificial Intelligence
Target customers
Defense, Safety & SecurityNational SecurityCivilMilitaryConsumersTransportation & MobilityCommutersTransportation & Logistics
Business model
B2B

Highlights

1 PatentsVerified

Tags

defensedual-useelectric-vehiclestransportationaviationsmart-mobilityautomotivesmart-cityvtolcargo
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External links

Websitepenta.aero
LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/76537785
Facebookfacebook.com/pentaxi2022
YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UChPzDAHkHCFmqpzCh0yrAZA
Instagraminstagram.com/pentaxiaviation

Identifiers & details

Former namesInnovaero
Founded2021-8
Employees (exact)5
OfficesJapan

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Total open2
Remote0
By departmentIntelligence (1), Strategy (1)
By locationLondon (1), Brussels (1)
TitleLocationDepartment
VP, Head of Data ScienceLondonIntelligence
Managing DirectorBrusselsStrategy

Patents

EPO1

Web history (Wayback)

Domainpenta.aero