Lilium announces capital raise, to cover estimated funding for first manned flight of type-conforming aircraft
Lilium has announced a capital raise for up to $250 million, with $100 million funded at close, as it continues the development of its eVTOL aircraft.
A short press release from the company, which was released yesterday (Tuesday), said this latest investment would cover ‘most of the estimated capital required to achieve first manned flight of the type-conforming aircraft’.
Once this development milestone is achieved, which is planned for the second half of 2024, Lilium expects to benefit from the contribution of substantial pre-delivery payments (PDPs) which will help fund its subsequent capital requirements.
Lilium CEO, Klaus Roewe, said: “The capital raise announced today marks an important development in our ongoing mission to revolutionise the aviation industry. With this financing, we are excited to continue our development program at full pace.
“We remain in multiple constructive discussions with existing and potential new investors. We hope to announce further updates soon.”
A Form 6‑K has been filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 1, 2023.