Grid Aero
Builds Lifter Lite, a low-cost autonomous cargo aircraft that carries 2,000 to 10,000 pounds over thousands of miles for contested logistics.
US Army Puma UAS in flight over Grafenwoehr, Germany. Photo: U.S. Army photo by Spc. Orion Magnuson, Public domain (PD-USGov-Military-Army).
Funding history
| Date | Round | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Series A | $20M |
Why it matters
Moving Lifter Lite from ground testing into operational deployments and major exercises in the Pacific after the January 2026 round.
Is Grid Aero publicly traded?
Grid Aero is privately held as of November 14, 2026: there is no ticker and no announced IPO. Shares are not available on public exchanges.
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Some figures rest on a single report. Treat them as indicative.Last verified November 14, 2026
Grid Aero: key questions
What does Grid Aero do?
Builds Lifter Lite, a low-cost autonomous cargo aircraft that carries 2,000 to 10,000 pounds over thousands of miles for contested logistics.
What does Grid Aero make?
Products named by Grid Aero include Lifter Lite.
Where is Grid Aero based?
Grid Aero is headquartered in San Leandro, California. It was founded in 2024.
How much funding has Grid Aero raised?
Total funding is $26M, based on announced and reported rounds. Latest round: Series A, $20M, Jan 2026.
Who are Grid Aero's investors?
Notable investors include Bison Ventures, Geodesic Capital, Ubiquity Ventures, Calibrate Ventures, Stony Lonesome Group, Alumni Ventures.
Is Grid Aero publicly traded?
Grid Aero 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 Grid Aero stock?
Not on a public exchange: Grid Aero 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
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