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How the rank works- team of 80Team size · YC's directory+9.9
- went through YCProgram · this site+4
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Competitors
| Company | Category | Status | Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | Active | YCW23 | |
| Other | Active | YCW21 | |
| Other | Active | YCS17 | |
| Other | Acquired | YCW20 | |
| Other | Active | YCW21 |
Adjacent
| Company | Category | Status | Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | Active | YCW19 | |
| Other | Active | YCS22 | |
| Other | Not stated | 500 Global +1GA 24 | |
| Other | Active | YCS21 | |
| Devtools | Active | YCF26 |
Also from W22
All of W22About 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.
- YC batch
- W22 · Winter 2022
- Status, per YC
- Active
- Category
- Other
- Team size
- 80
- Location
- Toulouse, Occitanie, France
- Checked
- 13h ago
YC tags: Hydrogen Energy, Airplanes, Energy, Electric Vehicles, Aerospace
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.