Venetz Aerospace secures £166.5k to advance certified drone propulsion systems

Chichester based Venetz Aerospace is developing certified electric propulsion systems for the drone industry to meet national aviation authority airworthiness requirements. The company recently secured an estimated £166.5k in new funding to support its manufacturing and design operations at Goodwood Aerodrome.

Founded in 2024, the startup focuses on the production of electric motors, generators, and transformers specifically for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). The leadership team consists of directors Anthony Roman Venetz, Ubaldo Bova, and David Paul Weilert. The company aims to solve the regulatory barriers preventing large scale commercial drone operations, such as flights over densely populated areas, by providing hardware that meets the same airworthiness standards as manned aircraft engines.

This latest investment follows a period of active fundraising. Venetz Aerospace previously raised two tranches of Series A funding in 2025, securing £296.3k in August and £145.9k in September. These rounds were preceded by a £202.1k pre-seed round in January. (The current round was allotted in March with formal documentation filed in April).

Venetz Aerospace is currently working with the UK Civil Aviation Authority to move its first electric motors, electronic speed controllers, and propellers through the Part 21 Type Certification process. Its product roadmap includes releasing pre-certification versions that comply with SORA requirements up to SAIL 6 and upcoming FAA Part 108 BVLOS requirements for UAS weighing under 600kg.

The company targets UAS manufacturers that require high reliability solutions designed and tested to international industry standards. While official accounts record one employee, LinkedIn data shows a headcount of eight staff members. All design and manufacturing processes are conducted within the UK.