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Artist will.i.am Headlines $15M Investment in Flying Car Company Jetson

The artist turned entrepreneur will also train to become one of the first pilots of Jetson One, the company’s flagship aircraft.

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Jetson adviser Peter Diamandis (from left), co-founder and chief technology officer Tomasz Patan, artist and investor will.i.am, and board adviser Rikard Steiber. [Courtesy: Jetson Aero]
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Key Takeaways:

  • Rapper will.i.am led a $15 million seed funding round for flying car company Jetson Aero, becoming a customer and future pilot of their Jetson One electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
  • Jetson Aero aims to "democratize flight" with its single-seat Jetson One, which costs $98,000, offers simple controls, a 20-minute flight time, and is set for shipments next year with plans for U.S. expansion in 2024.
  • Will.i.am's investment underscores his extensive background as a tech entrepreneur and creative consultant, having previously worked with companies like Intel and NASA and founded various tech ventures.
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Rapper, singer, songwriter, and actor will.i.am is perhaps best known as the frontman of pop-rap supergroup the Black Eyed Peas. What you may not know, however, is that the multitalented artist has a penchant for working with cutting-edge technology companies—and his latest venture will take him to the skies.

On Tuesday, flying car company Jetson Aero, manufacturer of the electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) Jetson One personal aircraft, closed a $15 million seed funding round headed by will.i.am and “pioneering angel investors from around the world,” including Jetson board director Luca Spada and senior board adviser Rikard Steiber.

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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