Funded Tech Companies
Electra Defense
Electra Defense, based in Manassas, received equity investments from Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL).
Company Overview
Company Name
Electra Defense
Company Status
Private & Independent
Industry
Defense
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Contact Information
Mailing Address
10761 James Payne Court
Manassas, VA 20110
US
Manassas, VA 20110
US
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Company Background Information
Overview
Electra was founded with a simple mission: provide affordable air travel without airports, emissions, or noise. The idea for Ultra Short aircraft was born out of the collaboration of Electra's founder, John Langford, and a team of researchers at MIT led by Prof. John Hansman and Prof. Mark Drela, in search of an electric aircraft design that would be much more affordable to build and operate than the predominant eVTOL designs. Early analysis and sub-scale flight tests showed the tremendous potential of Ultra Short aircraft to minimize space needed on the ground, while offering sizable range and payload capacity.
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Last Transaction
11/9/2026
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Management Team
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Chief Executive Officer
Marc Allen
Founder
John Langford
General Manager
Donn Yates
Company Investors
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