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Zipline Raises $600 Million at a $7.6 Billion Valuation

![]() Zipline Raises $600 Million at a $7.6 Billion ValuationZipline is a global leader in autonomous delivery systems, specializing in long-range drone logistics designed to provide instant access to vital medical supplies and consumer goods. By utilizing a fleet of electric, fixed-wing autonomous aircraft, the company has revolutionized last-mile delivery, bypassing traditional infrastructure challenges to serve hospitals, pharmacies, and residential doorsteps. Its sophisticated "Zip" drones and landing recovery systems enable a seamless, zero-emission supply chain that operates with precision across diverse geographic terrains. Zipline has raised $600 million in its latest funding round, bringing its valuation to $7.6 billion. The round saw participation from Fidelity Management & Research Company, Baillie Gifford, Valor Equity Partners, and Tiger Global. Zipline, headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States, was founded in 2011 by Keller Rinaudo Cliffton, James Knight, Keenan Wyrobek, and Will Hetzler. In 2019, the company joined the unicorn club. "Automated logistics has been maturing for more than a decade, and the last year has made it unmistakably clear that when deliveries are faster, cleaner, safer, and cheaper, demand isn't just high, it grows exponentially," said Keller Cliffton, CEO and co-founder of Zipline. |

