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

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Total raised
$1.9B
disclosed
Last round
$600M
Venture
Rounds
14
since 2014
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 $1.9B across 14 disclosed rounds. The latest is a $600M Venture announced 20 Jan 2026, led by Tiger Global Management.

Capital growthrunning total of disclosed rounds
  1. $150MGrantGrant, $150M, $150M raised to date
  2. $600MVentureVenture, $600M, $750M raised to date

SLA Funding Index · grey is capital raised before each round

RoundAmount
Zipline Venture20 Jan 2026
Led by Tiger Global Management +2
$600M
Zipline Grant25 Nov 2025$150M

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Frequently asked about Zipline

Where is Zipline based and when was it founded?
Zipline is headquartered in South San Francisco, United States, with its African base in Kigali, Rwanda. It was founded in 2014.
Who founded Zipline?
Founders listed for Zipline include Will Hetzler (Co-founder) and Keenan Wyrobek (Founder, Head of Product & Engineering).
How much funding has Zipline raised?
Zipline has raised $1.9B across 14 funding rounds. Its latest, a $600M Venture, was announced on 20 Jan 2026.
Who has invested in Zipline?
Backers include Tiger Global Management, Valor Equity Partners and Fidelity.
What sector is Zipline in?
Zipline operates in Logistics, Delivery and Supply Chain Management.