Vertical Secures $50 Million eVTOL Funding Lifeline

Vertical has begun piloted flight testing of its second VX4 prototype.

Credit: Vertical Aerospace
UK electric air taxi startup Vertical Aerospace has secured a $50 million investment lifeline in a deal that will reduce its debt and strengthen the balance sheet ahead of a fundraising round. Founder and former CEO Stephen Fitzpatrick, who fought to retain control of the company, will stay on as a...
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