Essential Aero
PrivateLast Round
Pre Seed
Apr 23, 2026
Total Funding Raised
$3.69M
Momentum
Top 25%
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Company Overview
Essential Aero operates in Frontier & Industrial Tech and is based in Rocklin, California. Its latest recorded funding round was a Grant round in October 2024.
Essential Aero is a robotics and software company that develops autonomous systems to automate airfield operations, including foreign object debris (FOD) management and pavement inspection.
Sector
Frontier & Industrial Tech
Verticals
Aviation & Drones, Industrial Robotics, Defense Tech, Autonomous Vehicles
Business Model
B2B
Customer Profile
Government Contracts, Hardware Sales
AI Layer
Application
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Essential Aero Funding Rounds
Historical fundraising activity
| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre Seed | Apr 23, 2026 | ||||
| Grant | Oct 23, 2024 | ||||
| Grant | Mar 1, 2024 | ||||
| Grant | Dec 1, 2023 | ||||
| Grant | May 1, 2023 | ||||
Grant | Feb 1, 2023 |
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Key People
Founding team and executive leadership
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Essential Aero Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| United States Department of Defense | Grant |
| AFVentures | Grant |
Market signals
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- Apr 23, 2026
$3M raised in Pre Seed round.
- Oct 23, 2024
$1.25M grant received from AFVentures
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Essential Aero Filings
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Is Essential Aero a public or private company?
Essential Aero is a private company.
What is the current stock price of Essential Aero?
Essential Aero is a private company, so its shares have no public market price. Caplight tracks Essential Aero's secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates of its share price to Caplight users.
How much is Essential Aero worth (valuation)?
Valuation information for Essential Aero is not publicly available.
Can I buy Essential Aero stock?
Essential Aero shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.
When was Essential Aero's last funding round?
Essential Aero's most recent funding round was Pre Seed on April 23, 2026.
Who are the main investors in Essential Aero?
Key investors in Essential Aero include United States Department of Defense, AFVentures.
Will Essential Aero IPO soon?
No public IPO plans have been announced for Essential Aero.
How can I track Essential Aero secondary market activity?
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