# FLYING WHALES: Aviation & aerospace, Suresnes, France

> FLYING WHALES: Flying Whales is a French aeronautic start-up founded in 2012, based in Suresnes, France. Based in Suresnes, France. Founded 2012.

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# FLYING WHALES

Flying Whales is a French aeronautic start-up founded in 2012, based in Suresnes, France.

Funding reported Last round: Undisclosed round

Aviation & aerospace Suresnes, France

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2012 14 years old
- **Team:** 180 51 to 200 people
- **Funding reported:** 124.3M as listed, currency not stated
- **Last round:** Undisclosed round Jun 2022

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- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

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## About FLYING WHALES

Flying Whales is a French aeronautic start-up founded in 2012, based in Suresnes, France.

The company is developing the LCA60T, a 60-ton rigid airship designed to transport heavy and bulky loads to areas lacking ground infrastructure. This helium-filled airship measures 200 meters in length and features a "flying crane" capability, allowing it to load and unload cargo from a stationary position with minimal energy use. The mission of Flying Whales is to enhance accessibility to remote areas, supporting social and economic development with a low-environmental-impact transport solution. The company has raised approximately $312 million in funding, with significant backing from various government and private investors. Flying Whales operates with a team of around 51 to 200 employees and plans to begin test flights in 2027, with commercial service expected by 2029. Their services include logistics management for the LCA60T and specialized health-related transport through their FLYING CARE service.

## What company datasets say FLYING WHALES raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **124.3M** in the source's currency

Rounds **1**

Last round **Undisclosed round**

Last round size **134.2M**

Last round date **Jun 2022**

Investors listed **6**

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

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- **Sector:** Aviation & aerospace
- **Industry code:** NAICS 33611, 336411, SIC 3731, 3721:Aircraft
- **Region:** Ile-de-France
- **Revenue:** 14M a year, as listed
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/flying-whales)

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