Aventra
Builds Piranha, a low-cost autonomous glide and guidance kit carried aloft by high-altitude balloons to deliver precision payloads and ISR over very long ranges.
US soldiers launch a Switchblade 600 loitering munition, Grafenwoehr. Photo: U.S. Army TSAE by Sgt. Cody Nelson, Public domain (PD-USGov-Military-Army).
Funding history
| Date | Round | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Strategic | $17.5M |
Why it matters
Piranha used in US Army exercises including Arcane Thunder 26; first delivery contracts signed and Herndon manufacturing being expanded.
Is Aventra publicly traded?
Aventra is privately held as of November 14, 2026: there is no ticker and no announced IPO. Shares are not available on public exchanges.
Information only, not investment advice.
Some figures rest on a single report. Treat them as indicative.Last verified November 14, 2026
Aventra: key questions
What does Aventra do?
Builds Piranha, a low-cost autonomous glide and guidance kit carried aloft by high-altitude balloons to deliver precision payloads and ISR over very long ranges.
What does Aventra make?
Products named by Aventra include Piranha.
Where is Aventra based?
Aventra is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia. It was founded in 2025.
How much funding has Aventra raised?
Total funding is ~$20.5M, based on announced and reported rounds. Latest round: Strategic, $17.5M, Oct 2026.
Who are Aventra's investors?
Notable investors include Konvoy, Lavrock Ventures, Booz Allen Ventures, Sands Capital, Langford Industries.
Is Aventra publicly traded?
Aventra is privately held as of November 14, 2026: there is no ticker and no announced IPO. Shares are not available on public exchanges.
Can you buy Aventra stock?
Not on a public exchange: Aventra is a private company. Shares of private companies change hands only in private transactions open to accredited investors, when the company allows it. This is not investment advice.
Sources
- pulse2.com/aventra-raises-17-5-million-to-scale-piranha-autonomous-precision-payload-syste
- aviationweek.com/defense/multi-mission-aircraft/defense-tech-startup-aventra-raises-3-mill
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