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CubCrafters Advances Towards Becoming a Public Company

Over the course of four decades, the company has built more than 1,500 aircraft and has positioned itself to corner the backcountry market. [Courtesy: CubCrafters]
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Key Takeaways:

  • CubCrafters has received SEC qualification for a $50 million public stock offering, marking the first time outside investors can support the light-sport and backcountry aircraft company.
  • Shares are priced at $5 each with a minimum $400 investment, and the company has already secured over $25 million in reservations.
  • The capital raised will be used to accelerate production to address a two-year waitlist, enhance customer support, and invest in product innovation, capitalizing on a projected growing light-sport aircraft market.
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CubCrafters, the light-sport, experimental, and backcountry aircraft company, could soon become a publicly traded company. The company announced Tuesday it earned a qualification through the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to make a $50 million public stock offering. Using the exemption, the company said it would be the first time outside investors would have an opportunity to support the company.

Advised by Manhattan Street Capital—an online fundraising platform for midstage and mature startups—CubCrafters said it intends to raise the $50 million from “fans, customers, aviation enthusiasts, the investment community, and the general public.”

Michael Wildes

Michael Wildes holds a master’s degree in Logistics & Supply Chain Management, and a bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical Science, both from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Previously, he worked at the university’s flight department as a Flight Check Airman, Assistant Training Manager, and Quality Assurance Mentor. He holds MEI, CFI & CFII ratings. Follow Michael on Twitter @Captainwildes.

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