Flapping Airplanes
About
Flapping Airplanes, founded by Ben Spector (age 25), Asher Spector (age 26), and Aidan Smith (Thiel fellow, ex-Neuralink), aims to build AI 100,000x more sample-efficient than current models. Raised $180M funding (Jan 28, 2026) from Index Ventures, Sequoia, GV.
Key facts
At-a-glance profile data
- Website
- flappingairplanes.com
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, United States
- Founded
- 2026
- Total funding
- $180M (Undisclosed)
- Business model
- Research Lab
Funding rounds
| Date | Round | Amount | Post-money | Lead investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2026 | Undisclosed | Undisclosed | $5.0B | Index Ventures, Lux Capital |
| 29 Jan 2026 | Seed | $180M | - | - |
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Frequently asked
How much funding has Flapping Airplanes raised?
Flapping Airplanes has raised a total of $180M in funding. The most recent round on record is Undisclosed.
What is Flapping Airplanes's current status?
Flapping Airplanes's current operating status is: Inactive.