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Zipline
AddedFeb 11, 2024
UpdatedJul 8, 2026
Zipline

Zipline

Zipline: Providing instant global access to vital medical supplies via fast, reliable delivery drones.

HQ
San Francisco, CA, US
Founded
2014
Accelerator
Techstars logoTechstars: Seattle2011
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Founded in March 2014 in Half Moon Bay, California, Zipline's core mission is to provide instant access to vital medical supplies worldwide. The company has developed the world's fastest and most reliable delivery drone and established the largest autonomous logistics network. Zipline's services focus on delivering essential medical supplies, particularly in hard-to-reach areas, aiming to revolutionize healthcare logistics and ensure timely access to critical resources.

Notable figures include CEO Keller Rinaudo Cliffton and co-founders Keenan Wyrobek, Ryan Oksenhorn, and William Hetzler. Zipline has garnered significant investment and partnerships, expanding its operations to countries like Rwanda, Ghana, Japan, the United States, Kenya, Cote d'Ivoire, and Nigeria. Key achievements include successful large-scale deployments in Africa and partnerships with national health services. Zipline's impact is profound, significantly improving healthcare delivery and emergency response in underserved regions.

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Zipline - Quick Facts

Who are Zipline's competitors?

Companies similar to Zipline include Matternet, Avion, Droneup and SkyDrop.

When was Zipline founded?

Zipline was founded in 2014.

Where is Zipline's headquarters located?

Zipline's headquarters is located in San Francisco, CA, US.

When was Zipline's last funding round?

Zipline's most recent funding round was for $330M (USD) in April 2023.

How much has Zipline raised to-date?

As of Apr 28, 2023, Zipline has raised a total of $821M (USD).

How many employees does Zipline have?

Zipline has 500 employees as of Jan 29, 2024.

Zipline - Classification

Ownership
  • Private
  • Venture Capital
Technology
  • Automation
  • Drones
Geographic Exposure
  • Global
Model
  • Platform
Revenue
  • Recurring
  • Software
Customer
  • Government
Main Product
  • Drone Delivery
  • Logistics
Tags
  • Healthcare
  • Healthtech
  • Logistics
NAICS
  • 540000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 541000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 541600Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services
  • 541610Management Consulting Services
  • 541614Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services
SIC
  • 4700Transportation Services
  • 4720Arrangement Of Passenger Transportation
  • 4729Arrangement Of Passenger Transportation, Not Elsewhere Classified
Show 19 more industry codes
NAICS
  • 320000Manufacturing
  • 325400Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing
  • 485100Urban Transit Systems
  • 330000Manufacturing
  • 480000Transportation and Warehousing
  • 620000Health Care and Social Assistance
  • 325000Chemical Manufacturing
  • 485000Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation
  • 623000Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
  • 325410Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing
  • 485110Urban Transit Systems
SIC
  • 3900Miscellaneous Manufacturing Industries
  • 5000Wholesale Trade-durable Goods
  • 8000Health Services
  • 4730Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight And Cargo
  • 5040Professional And Commercial Equipment And Supplies
  • 8040Offices And Clinics Of Other Health Practitioners
  • 5047Medical, Dental, And Hospital Equipment And Supplies
  • 8049Offices And Clinics Of Health Practitioners, Not Elsewhere Classified