Drone company Speedbird Aero raises €3.5 million
- Portugal Business News
- May 7
- 1 min read
Business News Europe - Drone company Speedbird Aero raises €3.5 million led by Portuguese VC LINCE CAPITAL, with the participation of Explorer Investments, Cedrus Capital and AcNext Capital. MSW Capital also increased its investment in Speedbird Aero through the MSW MultiCorp 2 fund, which includes investors such as Embraer, Baterias Moura, BB Seguros and AgeRio.
Speedbird Aero is a Brazilian drone company with offices in Porto, Portugal, where the startup is expanding its operations and is currently recruiting passionate and talented professionals to shape the future of aerial mobility.
"We firmly believe that the combination of cutting-edge technology, strategic vision and a highly qualified team positions Speedbird Aero as one of the main protagonists in the future of urban air mobility. This investment reflects our continued commitment to sustainable, innovative solutions with strong potential for global impact", says Tomás Lavin Peixe, Head of Venture Capital at Lince Capital.
The new funding raised by Speedbird Aero will support the design, testing and certification of VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) drones, as well as long-range delivery systems with a strong focus on AI-based navigation, advanced safety technology and modular payload integration.
Speedbird Aero started its expansion in Europe from Portugal, using the new hub in Portugal to optimally provide technology, professional training and operations.
