Last updated 2026-07-23
- Raised $10M Series A, Aug 2021
Total raised
$10.0M
Last: Undisclosed Round 2021-09
Stage
Series A
Founded
2000
Headcount
6
HQ
Yavne, Israel
Sector
Automotive & Mobility Technologies
About
Urban Aeronautics is an Israeli aerospace company pioneering the design and development of eVTOL (Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing) vehicles using its patented Fancraft™ technology. The company focuses on creating safe, eco-friendly aircraft with internal rotors, designed for operation in congested urban environments. Their primary products include the CityHawk for urban air mobility and emergency medical services, and the autonomous Cormorant for logistics and casualty evacuation. Urban Aeronautics aims to redefine urban mobility with compact, quiet, and zero-emission aircraft, leveraging advanced aerodynamics, autonomous flight control, and hydrogen fuel cell integration.
Funding history · 1 round · $10.0M total
2021-08
A Round
$10.0M
Headcount over time
From 7 (2018-09) to 6 (2026-01) · -1 (-14%) · 37 points · source: Finder history + radar grounding
Q&A
- What is Urban Aeronautics' primary focus?
- Urban Aeronautics is focused on developing Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) aircraft, specifically the CityHawk, which is a compact eVTOL designed to run on environmentally friendly fuel.
- When was Urban Aeronautics founded?
- Urban Aeronautics was founded in July 2000.
- What is the total amount of funding Urban Aeronautics has raised?
- Urban Aeronautics has raised a total of $10,000,000.
- When was Urban Aeronautics' last funding round, and what was the amount?
- Urban Aeronautics' last funding round was in September 2021, raising $10,000,000.
- Which investors participated in Urban Aeronautics' May 2019 funding round?
- In May 2019, B-Seed and RiverPark Ventures participated in Urban Aeronautics' funding round.
- How many employees does Urban Aeronautics currently have?
- Urban Aeronautics has 1-10 employees.
- What is the primary sector for Urban Aeronautics?
- Urban Aeronautics' primary sector is Automotive & Mobility Technologies.
- Does Urban Aeronautics hold any patents?
- Yes, Urban Aeronautics holds one patent related to its technology, specifically its fully enclosed Fancraft rotor system.
Team · 1
Rafi Yoeli
Founder · Founder
Sectors & technology
Primary sector
Automotive & Mobility Technologies
Sub-sectors
Automotive & Mobility TechnologiesUrban MobilityClimate TechEco-Efficient Transportation & LogisticsEco-Efficient Electric Vehicle Infrastructure & Platforms
Technologies
Machinery & RoboticsDrones
Target customers
Energy, Utilities & Waste ManagementUtilitiesElectricityDefense, Safety & SecuritySecurityHomeland SecurityTransportation & Logistics
Business model
B2BB2G
Highlights
1 Patents
Tags
electric-vehiclesmilitaryhomeland-securitydefenseaviationsafetytransportationunmanned-aerial-vehicleclimate-techdroneselectric-utilitiesaerospaceaircraftscargovtolsmart-mobilityhydrogenagriculture
Full data — links, identifiers, deals & radar signals (jobs, patents, research, more)
External links
| Website | urbanaero.com |
|---|---|
| linkedin.com/company/2101704 | |
| facebook.com/RealUrbanAero | |
| YouTube | youtube.com/channel/UCY0m6apxo-2zP3N3Zx8ydaA |
| Wikipedia | en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urban_Aeronautics_X-Hawk |
| Wikidata | wikidata.org/wiki/Q4052450 |
Identifiers & details
| Legal name | Urban Aeronautics Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2000-7 |
| Employees (exact) | 6 |
| Wikidata QID | Q4052450 |
Radar intelligence
Patents
| EPO | 35 |
|---|
Web history (Wayback)
| Domain | urbanaero.com |
|---|
Wikidata
| QID | Q4052450 |
|---|
Certificate / subdomain footprint
| Subdomains | 3 |
|---|
Israeli Companies Registrar (רשם החברות / ICA)
| Registrar # (ח.פ.) | 512988023 |
|---|---|
| Status | פעילה |
| Corp type | ישראלית חברה פרטית |
| Incorporated | 2000-07-27 |
| Purpose | לעסוק בכל עיסוק חוקי |
| Liability | מוגבלת |
| In violation (unfiled) | yes |
| Last annual report | 2022 |
| Active charges / liens | 0 |
| Registry events | 2 — other (1), shares_capital (1) |
| Registered address | נחל שניר 10 יבנה |
Recent registry events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | משפטי כללי / תגובה לבית משפט- הערה לנסח |
| 2026-02-02 | העברת מניות |