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Beyond Aero

First electric business aircraft designed for hydrogen propulsion

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Batch
W22
Status, per YC
Active
Team size
80
HQ
Toulouse, Occitanie
In W22398 companies, 44% AI
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About Beyond Aero

Beyond Aero is building the first electric business aircraft powered by hydrogen propulsion, enabling six passengers to fly up to 800 NM (1,500 km), a range unattainable with battery-electric aircraft. Founded in December 2020, the company is redesigning the architecture of an aircraft around hydrogen-electric propulsion, focusing on fuel cell technology, gaseous hydrogen tank integration, and advanced cooling systems. With offices in Toulouse, Paris, and Los Angeles, the company boasts a team of over 80 highly qualified engineers from leading aerospace companies. Beyond Aero has secured over $50 million in funding, backed by investors such as Giant Ventures, Bpifrance, and prior supporters like Initialized Capital, Female Founders Fund, and 7 Percent Ventures. Beyond Aero also completed Y Combinator in 2022. The company has secured $1.5bn in Letters of Intent (LOIs), completed France’s first manned, fully hydrogen-electric flight, and acquired Universal Hydrogen Co.'s assets, IP, and flight data. Beyond Aero is a member of the World Economic Forum’s First Movers Coalition and the Alliance for Zero Emission Aviation, underscoring its commitment to electrifying aviation with hydrogen propulsion.

Toulouse, Occitanie, France

Beyond Aero: questions

Which YC batch was Beyond Aero in?

Beyond Aero was in Y Combinator's Winter 2022 batch (W22).

Is Beyond Aero still active?

Y Combinator lists Beyond Aero as active.

Where is Beyond Aero based?

Beyond Aero lists Toulouse, Occitanie, France as its location on YC's directory.

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