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Zipline is a Rwandan startup which delivers medical supplies using automated drones.

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Total raised
$2.1B
disclosed
Last round
$800M
Series H
Rounds
14
since 2014
Investors
39
on record
Employees
201-500

About Zipline

Zipline is a Rwandan startup which delivers medical supplies using automated drones.Zipline is a Rwandan startup which delivers medical supplies using automated drones. Zipline's mission is to provide every human on Earth with instant access to vital medical supplies. In order to achieve our mission, we've built the world's fastest and most reliable delivery drone, the world's largest autonomous logistics network, and a truly amazing team. Our values of continuous improvement, servant leadership, accountable ownership, customer obsession, and transparency enable us to build real and meaningful solutions while constantly redefining what it means to be possible. We design and test our technology in Half Moon Bay, California. We assemble the drones and the technology that powers our distribution centers in South San Francisco. We perform extensive flight testing in Davis, California. We deliver medical products to local health facilities from our distribution centers in Ghana and Rwanda. To view our full list of job opportunities, check out our career page: https://flyzipline.com/careers/

Zipline funding14 rounds

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Zipline has raised $2.1B across 14 disclosed rounds. The latest is a $800M Series H announced 21 Jan 2026, led by Tiger Global Management.

Capital growthrunning total of disclosed rounds
  1. $18MSeries ASeries A, $18M, $18M raised to date
  2. $25MSeries BSeries B, $25M, $43M raised to date
  3. $70MSeries CSeries C, $70M, $113M raised to date
  4. $120MSeries DSeries D, $120M, $233M raised to date
  5. $8MSecondary MarketSecondary Market, $8M, $241M raised to date
  6. $250MSeries ESeries E, $250M, $491M raised to date
  7. $330MSeries FSeries F, $330M, $821M raised to date
  8. $350MSeries GSeries G, $350M, $1.2B raised to date
  9. $150MGrantGrant, $150M, $1.3B raised to date
  10. $800MSeries HSeries H, $800M, $2.1B raised to date

SLA Funding Index · grey is capital raised before each round · 4 undisclosed rounds not drawn

AnnouncedRoundLead · investorsAmount
21 Jan 2026Zipline Series HTiger Global Management +3$800M
25 Nov 2025Zipline GrantU.S. Department of State$150M
01 Jun 2024Zipline Series GScottish Mortgage Investment Trust$350M
28 Apr 2023Zipline Series FKatalyst.Ventures$330M
30 Jun 2021Zipline Series EBaillie Gifford +6$250M
05 Mar 2021Zipline Secondary MarketCovenant Venture Capital$8M
15 Jan 2021Zipline Series EKatalyst.VenturesNot disclosed
01 Oct 2020Zipline VentureBossa InvestNot disclosed
08 Mar 2019Zipline Series DThe Rise Fund +2$120M
07 Mar 2018Zipline Series CKatalyst.Ventures +9$70M
09 Nov 2016Zipline Series BVisionnaire Ventures +9$25M
14 Jul 2015Zipline Series ASequoia Capital +9$18M
01 Jul 2013Zipline Secondary MarketESO FundNot disclosed
25 Aug 2011Zipline Pre-seedTechstars Seattle Accelerator +1Not disclosed

Zipline founders & team

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  • AC Group

    AC Group ltd is a Rwandan Hi-tech & ICT company registered under the Rwandan registrar of companies. · Rwanda

  • Cold Solutions Rwanda

    Temperature-controlled storage, packhouse and refrigerated logistics platform for perishables in Kigali, Rwanda. · Rwanda

All 3 Logistics startups in Rwanda

Frequently asked about Zipline

Where is Zipline based and when was it founded?
Zipline is headquartered in Kigali, Rwanda and was founded in 2014.
Who founded Zipline?
Zipline was founded by Will Hetzler (Co-founder), Keenan Wyrobek (Founder, Head of Product & Engineering) and Keller Rinaudo (Co-Founder & CEO).
Who is the CEO of Zipline?
Keller Rinaudo is Zipline's Co-Founder & CEO.
How much funding has Zipline raised?
Zipline has raised $2B across 14 disclosed rounds. Its latest, a $800M Series H, was announced on Jan 21, 2026.
Who has invested in Zipline?
Backers include Tiger Global Management, Valor Equity Partners, Fidelity, Baillie Gifford and 35 others.
What sector is Zipline in?
Zipline operates in Logistics, Delivery and Supply Chain Management.