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Vertical Could Raise Up to $850M for Air Taxi Certification

U.K. manufacturer signs an agreement in principle for a ‘comprehensive financing package.’

Vertical Aerospace eVTOL electric air taxi Valo
Vertical Aerospace says it has enough cash to fund certification activities for its flagship Valo air taxi through 2026. [Credit: Vertical Aerospace]
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Key Takeaways:

  • Vertical Aerospace has secured a nonbinding "comprehensive financing package" of up to $850 million from Mudrick Capital Management and Yorkville Advisors Global.
  • This substantial funding addresses the company's previous "going concern" warning, providing enough capital to finance the certification of its Valo eVTOL through 2026 and potentially beyond.
  • The financing package, combined with recent common equity raises, significantly strengthens Vertical Aerospace's ability to develop, certify, and eventually manufacture its electric air taxi.
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U.K. electric air taxi manufacturer Vertical Aerospace, which earlier this month warned investors of a “going concern” due to cash needs, says it now has enough money to fund certification activities through 2026, and potentially well beyond.

The company on Monday said it worked with Mudrick Capital Management, a marquee investor since 2021, and Yorkville Advisors Global to secure a nonbinding “comprehensive financing package.” If the agreement is finalized, Vertical would gain access to $850 million in fresh capital, it said.

Jack Daleo

Jack is a staff writer covering advanced air mobility, including everything from drones to unmanned aircraft systems to space travel—and a whole lot more. He spent close to two years reporting on drone delivery for FreightWaves, covering the biggest news and developments in the space and connecting with industry executives and experts. Jack is also a basketball aficionado, a frequent traveler and a lover of all things logistics.

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