Angels Aircraft launches pre-seed round to build Archangel UAV
First scalable, flight-ready prototype will incorporate high-rate composites manufacturing, a blended wing airframe and an autonomy-first architecture.
The Archangel. Source | Angels Aircraft
On June 4, Angels Aircraft (Austin, Texas, U.S.) announced the launch of its pre-seed funding round to develop Archangel, a fully autonomous, high-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) purpose-built for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) and light strike missions.
The hardware-driven platform is engineered for scalable, autonomous operations in both military and commercial domains. Archangel is to feature a blended wing airframe with an autonomy-first architecture that is optimized for long-endurance missions and manufacturing efficiency. The company is using high-rate composites manufacturing “adapted from adjacent industries,” and a capital-efficient strategy focused on rapid iteration, low cost and scalable production to make the UAV a reality.
This pre-seed 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. It will also validate key flight systems and avionics as well as advance supplier integration and strategic partnerships.
“Speed isn’t just about being first — it’s about being ready when it counts,” explains 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.”
Angels’ production strategy will use a flexible make-versus-buy model, enabling the team to leverage commercial supply chains while retaining critical IP and process control. This reduces recurring costs while ensuring readiness for scale, Angels Aircraft says.
“Investors interested in backing the next generation of defense autonomy — or supporting the revival of agile aerospace manufacturing — are invited to connect,” says Courter. Request the investor deck or reach out at: Info@AngelsAircraft.com.
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