Last updated 2026-07-20
- Raised Undisclosed Round led by PipelBiz, Mar 2023
- Raised Undisclosed Round, Oct 2021
Total raised
—
Last: Undisclosed Round 2023-04
Stage
Seed
Founded
2021
Headcount
9
HQ
Netanya, Israel
Sector
Aerospace, Defense & HLS
About
Pentaxi is an Israeli startup developing safe, autonomous, all-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for both passenger and cargo transport. The company aims to provide eco-friendly transportation solutions, focusing on alternative energy sources, reduced reliance on fossil fuels, and a zero-emissions future. They are developing both cargo and future four-passenger models, with the cargo model capable of carrying up to 400 kilograms for 320 kilometers at a speed of about 240 kph. Since October 2023, Pentaxi has also been developing a military version named OZ-1.
Funding history · 2 rounds · — total
2023-03
Undisclosed Round
Undisclosed
★ PipelBiz
2021-10
Undisclosed Round
Undisclosed
Headcount over time
From 7 (2021-12) to 6 (2025-12) · -1 (-14%) · 11 points · source: Finder history + radar grounding
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 · 2
Jacques Chemla
Founder · CTO and Co-founder
Michael Allouche
Founder · Speaker
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
Full data — links, identifiers, deals & radar signals (jobs, patents, research, more)
External links
| Website | penta.aero |
|---|---|
| linkedin.com/company/76537785 | |
| facebook.com/pentaxi2022 | |
| YouTube | youtube.com/channel/UChPzDAHkHCFmqpzCh0yrAZA |
| instagram.com/pentaxiaviation |
Identifiers & details
| Former names | Innovaero |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2021-8 |
| Employees (exact) | 9 |
| Offices | Japan |
Radar intelligence
Open jobs — personio
| Total open | 2 |
|---|---|
| Remote | 0 |
| By department | Intelligence (1), Strategy (1) |
| By location | London (1), Brussels (1) |
| Title | Location | Department |
|---|---|---|
| VP, Head of Data Science | London | Intelligence |
| Managing Director | Brussels | Strategy |
Patents
| EPO | 1 |
|---|
Web history (Wayback)
| Domain | penta.aero |
|---|
Certificate / subdomain footprint
| Subdomains | 3 |
|---|
Israeli Companies Registrar (רשם החברות / ICA)
| Registrar # (ח.פ.) | 516443876 |
|---|---|
| Status | פעילה |
| Corp type | ישראלית חברה פרטית |
| Incorporated | 2021-08-03 |
| Purpose | לעסוק בכל עיסוק חוקי |
| Liability | מוגבלת |
| In violation (unfiled) | yes |
| Last annual report | 2025 |
| Active charges / liens | 0 |
| Registry events | 2 — annual_report (1), other (1) |
| Registered address | מאיר אריאל 4 נתניה |
Recent registry events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2025-09-29 | דו~ח שנתי |
| 2025-12-16 | עדכון חיובים במג~ק |