Matternet
[PUBLIC]Drones · HQ: Mountain View, CA · Est. 2011 · 2 models registered · 7 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Matternet: 2 models, 7 deployments across 5 regions, $41.0M raised, 2 active incidents. 11 sources back the record.
Ownership
PUBLIC
Capital / Funding
$41M
Headquarters
Mountain View, CA
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
2
Audited Incidents
2
Overview
Matternet is a drone delivery company that designs, builds, and operates autonomous drone networks for ultra-fast, low-cost, zero-emission package delivery, primarily serving healthcare systems. The company's Matternet M2 became the world's first FAA type-certified drone delivery platform in 2023. Matternet went public via a reverse merger in May 2026, raising $33M in private placement, and operates drone delivery networks for the NHS in London, WakeMed in North Carolina, and UPS partnerships.
Safety profile within acceptable range for category. Strong deployment footprint with 6 operational sites across 7 countries. Thin IP estate relative to category peers.
- AERIAL
Key Facts
Claims & Reality Assessment
Audited Corporate Claims Ledger
- [VERIFIED]CustomerClaimed: Apr 24, 2026
“NHS drone delivery operations confirmed by DroneLife and Commercial UAV News. Transporting diagnostic samples, lab specimens, and pharmaceuticals. https://www.commercialuavnews.com/matternet-launches-uk-drone-delivery-operations-nhs”
- [VERIFIED]CapabilityClaimed: Jan 1, 2026
“M2 drone system operating for NHS in Central London (launched April 2026). Also operating in Switzerland (Swiss Post) and US. Fully autonomous flight between fixed stations. https://dronelife.com/2026/04/24/nhs-drone-delivery-london-matternet/”
- [VERIFIED]CapabilityClaimed: Jan 1, 2026
“Matternet operates autonomous drone networks in the UK (NHS), Switzerland (Swiss Post), and US. The "design, build, and operate" model is confirmed — they are not just a hardware vendor but operate the delivery service. https://www.matternet.com/our-system”
Safety & Regulatory Posture
2 incidents on record (1 serious, 1 moderate). Most recent: May 2019.
Evidentiary Regulatory Filings & Recalls
- us_faa[active]us_faa
- us_faa[cleared]us_faa
- us_faa[superseded]us_faa
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
Founder & CEO
COO
CFO
Head of Safety & Policy
Head of People
Founding Team
cofounder · founded 2011-01-01
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Key Recurring Partners
Recent Verified Partnerships
- Partnership
MOST RECENT
Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators
Platform Models
Deployments
- Matternet M2 at London, United Kingdom[OPERATIONAL]
London, United Kingdom · Apr 24, 2026
- Matternet M2 at London[OPERATIONAL]
London · Jan 1, 2024
- Matternet M2 at Switzerland[OPERATIONAL]
Switzerland · Jan 1, 2017
- Matternet M2 at United Kingdom[OPERATIONAL]
United Kingdom · Jun 18, 2025
- Matternet M2 at United States[OPERATIONAL]
United States · Jul 1, 2020
- Matternet Station at Raleigh[OPERATIONAL]
Raleigh · Jun 1, 2024
- Matternet M2 at Charlotte, North Carolina, USA[ANNOUNCED]
Charlotte, North Carolina, USA · May 1, 2026
Incidents affecting Matternet
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is Matternet?
Matternet is a drone delivery company that designs, builds, and operates autonomous drone networks for ultra-fast, low-cost, zero-emission package delivery, primarily serving healthcare systems. The company's Matternet M2 became the world's first FAA type-certified drone delivery platform in 2023. Matternet went public via a reverse merger in May 2026, raising $33M in private placement, and operates drone delivery networks for the NHS in London, WakeMed in North Carolina, and UPS partnerships.
What does Matternet make?
Matternet has 2 robot models on the DEPLOY registry: Matternet Station, Matternet M2 (Matternet builds both physical robots and the AI that runs them).
Is Matternet publicly traded?
Yes. Matternet is publicly traded on public markets, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with Matternet?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Matternet building in the same form factors include Amazon, Anduril Industries, DJI, Autel Robotics.
Who is the CEO of Matternet?
Andreas Raptopoulos is the ceo of Matternet, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Matternet?
Matternet is publicly traded (public markets), so its shares can be bought through any broker.
Where is Matternet headquartered?
Matternet is headquartered in Mountain View, CA, USA.
How much funding has Matternet raised?
Matternet has raised approximately $41M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Who owns Matternet?
Matternet is publicly held by its shareholders.
Where does Matternet operate robots?
Matternet operates 7 verified deployments, including at Charlotte, North Carolina, USA, London, United Kingdom, London.
How many robots has Matternet deployed?
DEPLOY has 7 verified Matternet deployments on record at sites including Charlotte, North Carolina, USA, London, United Kingdom, London. 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 Matternet a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Matternet ranks in roughly the top 29% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was Matternet founded?
Matternet was founded in 2011.
Are there any incidents involving Matternet?
2 active incidents involving Matternet are on the DEPLOY registry. Each is a sourced, append-only record; retracted incidents are suppressed from this view.
Is Matternet safe?
Matternet has 2 active incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. 2 incidents on record (1 serious, 1 moderate). Most recent: May 2019. Retracted incidents are excluded from this count.