Natilus Secures $28 Million Series A for Blended-Wing Aircraft Development
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Natilus has raised $28 million in Series A financing, led by Draper Associates, to advance its blended-wing aircraft. The funding will support the completion of the KONA cargo plane prototype and development of the HORIZON EVO passenger aircraft.
The company has a commercial order book valued at $24 billion, with 570+ aircraft reservations. Natilus aims to address a projected shortfall of 15,000 planes over the next 20 years and is pursuing FAA certification for KONA.

Feb 11, 2026, 6:19 AM