Lilium Aviation is a technology company.
Lilium Aviation has raised $90.0M across 1 funding round.
Lilium Aviation has raised $90.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Lilium Aviation has raised $90.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Lilium Aviation's investors include LGT Lightstone.
Lilium Aviation, a German aerospace company founded in 2015, develops the Lilium Jet, a seven-seater electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft powered by 36 ducted electric fans for regional air mobility.[1][2][3] It serves passengers, corporate clients, and governments via on-demand air taxi networks and leasing, solving urban congestion and slow regional travel with zero-emission flights at 175 mph (280 km/h) cruise speed and 155+ mile (250+ km) range.[1][2][3] The jet targets a $1.5T–$3T market by 2040, emphasizing low noise, efficiency, and compatibility with existing helipads.[1][2]
Lilium was founded in 2015 by four engineers—Daniel Wiegand, Sebastian Born, Matthias Meiner, and Patrick Nathen—from Technical University of Munich, driven by a vision for sustainable regional air mobility using eVTOL technology.[2][3][6] The idea emerged from their passion for aviation innovation, aiming to create efficient electric jets that outperform helicopters in cruise while enabling vertical operations.[3][4] Early traction included prototypes achieving full transition from hover to wing-borne flight in 2022, with CEO Klaus Roewe joining in 2022 to lead toward 2026 service entry.[3][6]
Lilium rides the urban/regional air mobility (RAM) trend, targeting a McKinsey-estimated $1.3T market by 2040 through eVTOLs that cut travel times 5x vs. cars and reduce CO2 via electric propulsion.[2][5] Timing aligns with advancing battery tech, regulatory progress (e.g., vertiport networks), and 14,000+ US helipads for quick rollout; market forces like congestion and emission mandates favor its quiet, efficient design over noisier helicopters.[1][2][4] It influences the ecosystem by pioneering scalable RAM, partnering for infrastructure, and pushing fixed-wing eVTOLs for viability beyond short hops.[3][6]
Lilium eyes 2026 commercial entry with pilot-operated jets, expanding to Lilium-branded networks and enterprise leasing amid certification pushes.[1][6] Battery density improvements and vertiport scaling will shape growth, potentially capturing RAM share if it navigates funding and regs. Its influence may evolve from prototype leader to regional operator, redefining emission-free travel as eVTOL matures—positioning Lilium as a high-speed, sustainable alternative in a congested world.[2][3][8]
Lilium Aviation has raised $90.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $90.0M Series B in September 2017.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2017 | $90.0M Series B | LGT Lightstone |