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Boom Supersonic

HardwareDenver, United StatesFounded 2014· One of 1708 Hardware companies tracked by AMPulse

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
51-200
Stage
Active
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

https://boomsupersonic.com

Why this company matters

Boom Supersonic is developing Overture, a commercial supersonic airliner designed to halve flight times on long-haul routes while achieving net-zero carbon emissions through 100% sustainable aviation fuel compatibility. The company is the first private entity to independently build and fly a civil supersonic aircraft, with its XB-1 demonstrator reaching Mach 1.122 in January 2025. Its proprietary 'Boomless Cruise' technology uses Mach cutoff physics to enable supersonic flight over land without generating an audible sonic boom, addressing a key regulatory barrier.

The company vertically integrates airframe and propulsion development, designing both the Overture airliner and the Symphony turbofan engine in-house. Metal additive manufacturing plays a significant role in its development process, with over 193 AM parts used across the aircraft and engine to enable rapid prototyping and complex geometries. Boom has partnerships with GE Additive/Colibrium Additive, Velo3D, EOS, and Stratasys for AM production. The Overture Superfactory in Greensboro, North Carolina, completed in 2024, will serve as the production site.

Boom has secured over 130 firm aircraft orders from major carriers including United Airlines, American Airlines, and Japan Airlines, positioning it as the only supersonic developer with confirmed airline customers. A secondary revenue stream comes from its Superpower gas turbine business, which sells to AI data centers and has generated a $1.25 billion backlog, funding core aviation development. The company has raised $700 million from investors including Darsana Capital Partners, Altimeter Capital, ARK Invest, and Bessemer Venture Partners, reaching a $1.5 billion valuation as of late 2025.

Competitive risks include the capital intensity of certifying a new commercial aircraft and engine, the technical challenge of achieving economic viability at supersonic speeds, and the need for regulatory approval of overland supersonic flight. Competitors Hermeus and Spike Aerospace remain in earlier development stages, while Aerion Supersonic and Exosonic have ceased operations. Boom's demonstrated flight hardware, airline commitments, and diversified turbine revenue provide a stronger near-term position than any other supersonic startup.