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Zipline International has raised $30.0M across 2 funding rounds.
Key people at Zipline International.
Zipline International has raised $30.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Zipline International operates the world's largest autonomous delivery system, specializing in instant drone logistics. It designs, manufactures, and operates proprietary "Zip" drones for rapid, point-to-point transportation. This technology efficiently distributes essential goods, bypassing ground infrastructure to deliver medical supplies, food, and commercial products.
Founded in 2014 by Keller Rinaudo Cliffton, Keenan Wyrobek (a robotics expert), Ryan Oksenhorn, and Will Hetzler, Zipline addressed critical logistical challenges. Its initial insight focused on delivering vital medical supplies to remote regions, showcasing autonomous aerial delivery's potential to bridge urgent access gaps.
Zipline’s network serves healthcare providers, governments, and commercial partners globally. Its core vision is to build a logistics system ensuring equitable, on-demand access to necessary products for all people. Zipline expands operations, enhancing worldwide supply chain resilience and ensuring availability of critical items.
Key people at Zipline International.
Zipline International is an autonomous drone logistics company that designs, manufactures, and operates one of the world’s largest instant delivery networks to move medical supplies, retail goods, and other critical items across hard-to-reach and urban areas using electric fixed‑wing and VTOL aircraft and supporting fulfillment software and infrastructure[1][4].
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Quick Take & Future Outlook
Quick take: Zipline has moved from a focused medical‑delivery pioneer to a global operator building a full autonomous logistics stack; its continued influence will hinge on regulatory wins, hub economics, and success in translating healthcare credibility into larger commercial markets[1][4].
Zipline International has raised $30.0M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $25.0M Series B in November 2016.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2016 | $25M Series B | — | Floodgate, Greylock, PivotNorth Capital, Visionaire Ventures | Announced |
| Jan 1, 2014 | $5M Series A | — | Ballistic Ventures, Floodgate, Greylock, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Matrix, PivotNorth Capital, Trinity Ventures, Visionaire Ventures | Announced |
Zipline International has raised $30.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Zipline International's investors include Floodgate, Greylock, PivotNorth Capital, Visionaire Ventures, Ballistic Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Matrix, Trinity Ventures.