Boom Supersonic

Supersonic passenger airplanes.

About

Founded

2014

Headquarters

Centennial, Colorado

Industry

Aerospace, Hardware, Travel

Company Description

Boom Supersonic is redefining commercial flight by bringing supersonic flight back to the skies with Overture. This historic commercial airliner is designed and committed to industry-leading standards of speed, safety, and sustainability. Boom’s vision is to bring families, businesses, and cultures closer together through supersonic travel and make the world dramatically more accessible.

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Funding

Total Raised

$147.5 million

Valuation

$1 billion+

Significant Investors

Y Combinator, Emerson Collective, SV Angel, Caffeinated Capital, Sam Altman, Hustle Fund

Company Traction

  • In August 2022, American Airlines placed a non-refundable deposit for 20 aircraft, with an option for an additional 40 aircraft.
  • In June 2021, Boom Supersonic announced a commercial agreement with United Airlines for 15 aircraft, with an option for an additional 35 aircraft.
  • In December 2017, Japan Airlines invested $10 million for a pre-order option of 20 aircraft.

Leadership Team

  • Blake Scholl: Founder & CEO of Boom Supersonic. Former Senior Director, SmartDeals, Relevance, and Personalization at Groupon.
  • Brian Durrence: CTO at Boom Supersonic. Former VP of Engineering at Gulfstream Aerospace.
  • Kathy Savitt: President at Boom Supersonic. Former CMO at Yahoo.
  • Stephen Weiland: CFO at Boom Supersonic. Former Division CFO at Caterpillar.
  • Charles Valentine: CIO at Boom Supersonic. Former VP, Head of Security at Indeed.com.

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