ZeAero% Funding Round Secures Initial Target Raise
Bristol, UK, 31st March 2026 – ZeAero% (Zero Emissions Aerospace) confirmed today that it had achieved the initial funding target of its first private equity raise. This funding will be used to continue the development of ZeAero’s innovative propulsion system that will enable commercial flight without polluting emissions.
Working with investors from Japan and the UK, ZeAero has secured the funding needed to progress the development of its prototype propulsion system. The funding will also allow for team growth and the opening of a new prototype production facility for ZeAero’s novel propulsion systems.
ZeAero Founder and CEO Matthew Orchard said, “We are very pleased that despite the various financial challenges happening around the world today, that we have been able to build a group of investors who having engaged with the technology and business case of ZeAero% believe in our mission and our capability to execute that mission. As we now continue to build the team and progress our physical demonstrators the team will be working hard to repay the trust of our investors and progress to the point we can start the decarbonisation of aviation.”
For those interested in investing in ZeAero they can contact the company via its contact page, or at info@zeaero.co.uk.
About ZeAero% (Zero Emissions Aerospace)
ZeAero% is an aerospace engineering company founded by passionate and experienced aviation professionals committed to enabling practical zero‑emissions flight. The company specialises in developing liquid‑hydrogen fuel‑cell propulsion systems and zero‑emissions aircraft solutions for regional and business aviation. ZeAero% is designing, testing, and certificating novel products including the ZERA-Lite STC conversion and ZERA-19 aircraft to enable safe, practical and profitable hydrogen-powered operations.
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