Boom Supersonic
Aerospace company developing Overture, the world's first independently-developed commercial supersonic airliner, designed to halve flight times while achieving net-zero carbon emissions through 100% sustainable aviation fuel compatibility.
- CEO / Founder
- Blake Scholl
- Team Size
- 150-300
- Stage
- R&D
- Total Funding
- $700.0M
- Latest Round
- Series B
- Key Investors
- Darsana Capital Partners, Altimeter Capital, ARK Invest, Bessemer Venture Partners, Y Combinator, Emerson Collective, NEOM Investment Fund, Japan Airlines, Sam Altman, Paul Graham
Technology & Products
Key Products
["XB-1 Supersonic Demonstrator","Overture Supersonic Airliner","Symphony Turbofan Engine","Boomless Cruise Technology","Superpower Gas Turbine","Overture Superfactory"]
Technological Advantage
Vertical integration of aircraft and engine design provides full control over performance optimization and certification pathway. Heavy use of metal additive manufacturing (193+ AM parts) enables rapid prototyping and complex geometries. Diversified revenue through Superpower turbine sales to AI data centers funds core aviation development.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Dramatically reduces long-haul flight times (halving transatlantic routes, 90+ minutes saved on transcontinental US flights) while maintaining economic viability through optimized operations and achieving net-zero carbon through 100% sustainable aviation fuel capability. Proprietary 'Boomless Cruise' technology enables supersonic flight over land without generating audible sonic booms.
How They Differentiate
First private company in history to independently build and fly a civil supersonic aircraft (XB-1, achieved supersonic flight January 2025); only supersonic developer with firm airline orders from major carriers; unique vertical integration developing both airframe and propulsion system in-house. Demonstrated 'Boomless Cruise' technology. Revenue diversification through Superpower turbines.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Major commercial airlines (United Airlines, American Airlines, Japan Airlines), with secondary market in business aviation and potential defense applications through U.S. Air Force partnerships.
Industry Verticals
["Commercial Aviation","Aerospace Manufacturing","Aerospace Defense","Advanced Manufacturing (Additive Manufacturing)","Sustainable Energy (Data Center Power Generation)"]
Competitors
Hermeus; Spike Aerospace; Exosonic (ceased 2022); Aerion Supersonic (ceased 2021)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Reached unicorn valuation ($1B+) in December 2020; current valuation approximately $1.5B following December 2025 round. XB-1 demonstrator achieved 13+ successful test flights. Overture Superfactory construction completed 2024. Superpower turbine business generated $1.25B+ backlog.
Major Milestones
["First private company to build and fly independent civil supersonic aircraft (XB-1, January 2025)","XB-1 achieved supersonic flight with Mach 1.122","Secured 130+ aircraft orders from United Airlines, American Airlines, and Japan Airlines","Completed Overture Superfactory in Greensboro, NC (2024)","Raised $300M Series B round led by Darsana Capital Partners (December 2025)","Launched Superpower turbine business with $1.25B+ backlog","Achieved unicorn status with $1B+ valuation (December 2020)"]
Notable Customers
United Airlines; American Airlines; Japan Airlines; Crusoe; U.S. Air Force