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Aptera Motors

Aptera Motors

Public
Carlsbad, CaliforniaClimateTech / Sustainablehttps://www.aptera.us

Aptera Motors is now publicly traded

The data on this page reflects Aptera Motors's private-market history up to the point it went public, including its funding rounds, valuation, and investors.

Last Round

Growth Equity

Mar 13, 2026

Total Funding Raised

$268.49M

Company Overview

Aptera is a clean transportation company that manufactures solar electric vehicles optimized for daily use with minimal charging needs.

Sector

ClimateTech / Sustainable

Verticals

CleanTech, Climate Tech, Micro-Mobility, Mobility Tech

AI Layer

Non-AI

Keywords

solar electric vehicleSEVsolar carthree-wheeled vehiclesolar charginglong-range EVenergy efficient vehiclesolar EV makernever charge carautocyclelightweight composite materialsdirect-to-consumer automotivecrowdfunded EVEV startup

Aptera Motors Comparables

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Aptera Motors Funding Rounds

Historical fundraising activity

Data table
RoundDateAmount RaisedValuationInvestorsSources
Growth EquityMar 13, 2026
PIPEOct 13, 2025
Convertible DebtJul 17, 2024
CrowdfundingJun 30, 2024
CrowdfundingAug 8, 2023
Series B
Aug 25, 2022

Key People

Founding team and executive leadership

Chris Anthony

Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Founding Team

Jim Chyou

Asia Pacific CEO

Executive Team

Nathan Armstrong

Chief Technology Officer

Executive Team

Aptera Motors Investors

Notable investors and investment history

Aptera Motors investors
InvestorRounds
New Circle CapitalPIPE
US Capital GlobalConvertible Debt

Recent news

Latest coverage and updates

  • partners_withAug 21, 2026

    Aptera partnered with Shanghai Launch Automotive Technology Co., Ltd. on Aug 21st '26.

  • partners_withAug 20, 2026

    Aptera partnered with Launch Design on Aug 21st '26.

  • hiresAug 13, 2026

    Aptera hires Wellington "Duke" Reiter as independent member of Board of Directors.

  • hiresAug 13, 2026

    Aptera hired Duke as independent member of Board of Directors on Aug 13th '26.

  • is_developingJul 23, 2026

    Aptera is developing three-wheeled electric vehicle covered in solar panels on Aug 3rd '26.

Aptera Motors Filings

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersCarlsbad, California
Employee Range80
Year Founded2005
Last FundingMar 13, 2026

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