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Natilus
Hardtech & Defense · Aerospace
Designation

Natilus

Blended-wing-body aircraft, rebuilding the economics of flight.
SPAN CARGO BAY
Fig. 1 — Planform, blended-wing-body aircraftSan Diego, CA
The Team
Co-foundersAleksey Matyushev, Anatoly Starikov
The Mission

Commercial aviation still flies the same tube-and-wing shape it has for seventy years. Natilus is building a family of blended-wing-body aircraft across two lines — KONA for freight and HORIZON EVO for passengers — for dramatically better aerodynamic efficiency, roughly 30% less fuel burn, more internal volume, and less noise. Design. Build. Fly.

RTP's Role

Introduced through an LP. We assembled a cross-disciplinary diligence team spanning aerospace, freight, and autonomy — and invested across a prior fund, an SPV, and direct LP checks. When a major airline surfaced a ~100-plane passenger commercial opportunity, our LP network participated again in the Series A alongside strategic partners. We've since helped Natilus connect with strategic, investment, and civic leadership to support manufacturing expansion in the region.

Signal — Public Milestones
Two product lines public: KONA (cargo) and HORIZON EVO (passenger)
Blended-wing design targeting ~30% fuel savings vs. conventional tube-and-wing aircraft
The Builders — Nine Flagship Systems
PL. I
Natilus
PL. II
Seasats
PL. III
Omnitron
PL. IV
Xzom
PL. V
BlueNalu
PL. VI
Firestorm
PL. VII
Eventship
PL. VIII
Cabana
PL. IX
Bear Club