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About Opener
Industries
Automotive & Transportation
Energy
Aerospace
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$1.2M
Headquarters
Palo Alto, California
Founded
2016
Overview
Opener.aero specializes in personal transportation with its electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft called BlackFly. This aircraft is fully electric, produces no emissions, and can take off and land vertically, making it suitable for various environments. Opener sells the BlackFly directly to consumers and offers training and maintenance services, ensuring safe operation and ongoing support. The company's goal is to lead the eVTOL market by providing a unique, eco-friendly, and safe travel solution for individuals.
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Growing interest in urban air mobility boosts investment in the eVTOL sector.
- FAA's regulatory advancements streamline certification, aiding Opener's market entry and expansion.
- Sustainable transportation trends align with Opener's eco-friendly, zero-emission BlackFly.
What critics are saying
- Rebranding to Pivotal may confuse customers and impact brand recognition.
- Scaling production of Helix eVTOL could lead to quality control challenges.
- Intensifying competition in the eVTOL market threatens Opener's market share.
What makes Opener unique
- Opener's BlackFly offers unique vertical takeoff and landing capabilities for diverse environments.
- The aircraft's triple-modular redundant systems enhance safety and reliability for users.
- Opener focuses on direct-to-consumer sales, providing comprehensive training and support services.
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Funding
Total Funding
$1.1M
Above
Industry Average
Funded Over
0 Rounds
Company News
Opener announces Helix eVTOL, changes name to Pivotal.
Opener announces Helix, its first scalable production aircraft; changes company name to Pivotal.
During the announcement, Opener introduced Charge Together Fleets to its very first BlackFly customer and early adopter Tim Lum, who recently completed his first flight documented by the company.
A year ago, Opener Aero appointed Ken Karklin as its new Chief Executive Officer, assuming day-to-day leadership of the company and joining its board of directors, while founder Marcus Leng stepped down from the role.
Opener, the market leader in personal electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jon Campagna as Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
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About Opener
Industries
Automotive & Transportation
Energy
Aerospace
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$1.2M
Headquarters
Palo Alto, California
Founded
2016
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