Angels Aircraft Launches Pre-Seed Round to Build the Future of Scalable Autonomy in the Sky
- John Courter
- Jun 4
- 2 min read
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
AUSTIN, TX – June 4, 2025 — A new era of aerospace is taking shape—one defined by autonomy, agility, and bold execution. Today, Angels Aircraft is proud to announce the launch of its pre-seed funding round to develop Archangel, a fully autonomous, high-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) purpose-built for ISR and light strike missions.
Archangel isn’t just a concept—it’s a hardware-driven platform engineered from day one for scalable, autonomous operations in both military and commercial domains. This raise will fund the design, construction, and ground testing of the first flight-ready prototype and lay the groundwork for a full-scale production system.
What sets Archangel apart:
Blended wing airframe optimized for long-endurance missions and manufacturing efficiency
Autonomy-first architecture supporting both flight and ground operations
High-rate composite manufacturing adapted from adjacent industries
Capital-efficient strategy focused on rapid iteration, low cost, and scalable production
“Speed isn’t just about being first—it’s about being ready when it counts," said John Courter, Founder and CEO of Angels Aircraft. "We’re building Archangel with urgency, precision, and confidence because the mission doesn’t wait. By leveraging mature technologies from adjacent markets, we reduce risk, accelerate development, and deliver real capability faster. That’s how you bring revolutionary systems to life—efficiently and on time."
With this pre-seed raise, Angels Aircraft will:
Build and ground test the Archangel prototype
Validate key flight systems and avionics
Advance supplier integration and strategic partnerships
"We’re at the front edge of a resurgence in American manufacturing—and at a pivotal moment where innovation must directly serve the Warfighter," said Sean Stiefel, Chief Strategy Officer at Angels Aircraft. "From an investment and Strategy perspective, Archangel represents and opportunity to back a defensible, scalable platform with real-world urgency. This is about aligning capital with mission- delivering both impact for the Warfighter and long-term value for investors"
Angels’ production strategy uses a flexible make-versus-buy model, allowing the team to leverage commercial supply chains while retaining critical IP and process control. This reduces recurring costs while ensuring readiness for scale.
The market opportunity is significant. The global Group 4/5 UAV segment is projected to exceed $10 billion by 2033, driven by the need for persistent ISR, attritable strike capabilities, and autonomous force multipliers across both defense and dual-use applications.
The technology is ready. The market is moving. Now is the time.
Investors interested in backing the next generation of defense autonomy—or supporting the revival of agile aerospace manufacturing—are invited to connect.
Request the investor deck or reach out at: Info@AngelsAircraft.com
We’re not just imagining the future of flight. We’re building it.
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