About Joby Aviation
Joby Aviation is a California-based aerospace company developing an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft intended to operate as a fast, quiet, and emissions-free air taxi service. Its aircraft is designed to carry a pilot and up to four passengers at speeds of up to 200 mph with a range of up to 100 miles on a single charge. The company is also building an app-based platform for consumers to book rides directly, targeting urban air mobility markets in the US and internationally.
Company details
Funding
Total raised
$820M
Last stage
Public
Investors
Founders
JoeBen Bevirt
Serial entrepreneur and founder of Joby Aviation in 2009. Holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from UC Davis and an MS from Stanford. Previously co-founded Velocity11 and founded Joby Inc. (GorillaPod). Holds over 160 US patents in aerodynamics, electric and hydrogen propulsion.
LinkedInPaul Sciarra
Co-founder and first CEO of Pinterest; became Joby Aviation's first outside investor in 2014 and has served as Executive Chairman since. Previously entrepreneur-in-residence at Andreessen Horowitz.
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