Lilium

[PRIVATE]

Drones · HQ: Munich, Germany · Est. 2015 · 1 model registered · 3 deployments

New deploymentFunding gap >24mo

As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Lilium: 1 model, 3 deployments across 1 region, $571.0M raised. 2 sources back the record.

Ownership

PRIVATE

Capital / Funding

$571M

Headquarters

Munich, Germany

IP / Patents

Undisclosed

Platform Models

1

Audited Incidents

0

Overview

German eVTOL developer of the Lilium Jet, a seven-seat electric jet with 36 ducted fans. EASA design organization approval. Insolvency proceedings opened 2024-10-24; assets acquired by Mobile Uplift in 2025.

Audited Posture AssessmentPeer Percentile: 56.4%

Clean safety record across 3 verified deployments. Thin IP estate relative to category peers.

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Key Facts

Founded2015, Munich, Germany
FoundersDaniel Wiegand (CEO), Matthias Mezger (CTO)
ProductLilium Jet - 7-seat eVTOL with 36 ducted electric vectored thrust engines; regional air mobility focus
FundingSeed $1M; A $90M; B $240M; C $240M; total ~$1B+
SPACMerged with Qell 2021; Nasdaq: LILM
EASAType certification application with EASA; flight testing in Spain; planned first commercial network in Florida (NEXUS)
Challenges2023-2024 financial restructuring; reduced workforce; seeking additional funding to reach certification

Safety & Regulatory Posture

1 entry
Audited Incident & Recall Footprint

No incidents on record for Lilium.

Evidentiary Regulatory Filings & Recalls

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Leadership & Founders

3 entries

Current Program Leadership & Executives

Daniel Wiegandsecondary-verified

ceo

Matthias Mezgersecondary-verified

cto

Founding Team

Daniel Wiegand[Founder]

cofounder

Partnerships & Commercial Deployments

2 entries
Total Tracked0
Operating0
Announced0
Concluded0

Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators

Lilium - 3 deploymentsLilium

Platform Models

1 entry

Deployments

3 entries

Sectors & Applications

2 entries

FAQ

14 entries
What is Lilium?

German eVTOL developer of the Lilium Jet, a seven-seat electric jet with 36 ducted fans. EASA design organization approval. Insolvency proceedings opened 2024-10-24; assets acquired by Mobile Uplift in 2025.

What does Lilium make?

Lilium has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Lilium Jet (Lilium builds physical robots).

Is Lilium publicly traded?

No. Lilium is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.

Who competes with Lilium?

On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Lilium building in the same form factors include Amazon, Anduril Industries, DJI, Autel Robotics.

Who is the CEO of Lilium?

Daniel Wiegand is the ceo of Lilium, per the DEPLOY registry.

How can I invest in Lilium?

Lilium is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today. It has raised $571M in disclosed funding.

Where is Lilium headquartered?

Lilium is headquartered in Munich, Germany.

How much funding has Lilium raised?

Lilium has raised approximately $571M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.

Who owns Lilium?

Lilium is privately held and venture-backed ($571M raised); ownership sits with its founders and private investors.

Where does Lilium operate robots?

Lilium operates 3 verified deployments, including at Germany, Munich, Germany.

How many robots has Lilium deployed?

DEPLOY has 3 verified Lilium deployments on record at sites including Germany, Munich, Germany. That is a count of distinct field deployments each backed by sourced evidence, not a manufacturer's claimed unit total; it updates as new sites are verified.

Is Lilium a top robotics company?

On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Lilium ranks in roughly the top 44% of companies tracked by the registry.

When was Lilium founded?

Lilium was founded in 2015.

Is Lilium safe?

Lilium has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.