Group 1 - Volant Aviation has completed a multi-billion B round financing led by Huaying Capital, with participation from new investors such as SAIC Capital, and existing shareholders including Junlian Capital and Dinghui Baifu continuing to invest [1] - The capital infusion will accelerate the development, certification, and commercialization of Volant's eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) products [1] - The first composite wing model, VE25-100 "Tianxing," is positioned for the commercial passenger transport sector, with an operational cost per seat per kilometer estimated to be only 1/10 to 1/8 of similar helicopters, indicating strong commercial viability [1] Group 2 - The first prototype of the VE25-100 successfully completed its first unprotected flight in early September, with the development team preparing for rotor test flights and manned flight tests [1] - Huaying Capital's founder believes that a mature R&D certification system and a strong focus on safety are key factors driving capital investment in leading eVTOL companies and the industry as a whole [2] - SAIC Capital views eVTOL as a significant growth point in the national "14th Five-Year Plan" for strategic emerging industries, which aligns closely with the automotive industry's mobile travel solutions [2]
上汽产业资本入局 eVTOL制造商沃兰特完成数亿元B轮融资
Xin Hua Cai Jing·2025-10-13 13:20