Ukrainian Drone Motor Maker AeroMotors Raises $550K from Sweden’s Front Ventures

KYIV, Ukraine — 18 December 2025

AeroMotors, a Ukrainian manufacturer of electric drone motors founded in 2023 and led by chief executive Andrii Tyndyk and co-founder and chief operating officer Yevheniia Kliuieva, has raised $550,000 from Sweden-based investment firm Front Ventures to expand production and strengthen Europe’s supply of non-Chinese drone components.

The investment will be used to purchase new equipment and expand factory capacity, enabling AeroMotors to scale production from roughly 10,000 electric motors per month toward as many as 60,000. Front Ventures will also support the establishment of manufacturing operations in Europe.

The startup produces brushless DC motors for unmanned aerial systems, supplying platforms ranging from small first-person-view quadcopters to larger fixed-wing reconnaissance aircraft. The company positions itself as an alternative to Chinese suppliers at a time when global demand for locally produced and resilient defense components is growing.

“Today, 98% of the world’s drone motors are produced in China. Europe needs resilient, independent alternatives — and we’re building them,” the company said in a statement.

A core differentiator is AeroMotors’ fully integrated manufacturing model. The company controls the entire production cycle, from CNC machining and metal processing to winding, assembly, balancing, and final testing. Key stages are not outsourced, allowing tighter quality control, predictable timelines, and customization for specific platforms and operating conditions.

Tyndyk said the company is already supplying motors to Ukrainian drone manufacturers operating in real-world conditions, as well as customers in two NATO countries. “We are now moving toward 60,000 motors per month,” he said.

Front Ventures has also committed to helping AeroMotors secure buyers for its expanded output. Jonas Malmgren, chief executive of Front Ventures, said the firm has facilitated discussions with multiple potential customers, including Ukrainian producers of interceptor drones and tactical FPV systems, as well as a manufacturer in Sweden.

AeroMotors’ expansion comes as more Ukrainian defense manufacturers move from fast prototyping under wartime pressure to sustained production at scale. The company recently presented its product lineup at BRAVE1 Components, an event focused on domestic component manufacturers.

Kliuieva said the company showcased what it described as the widest motor lineup currently manufactured in Ukraine, spanning sizes from 7 inches (about 18 centimeters) to 32 inches (about 81 centimeters). She noted strong interest from Ukrainian manufacturers, military representatives, and foreign partners, with many discussions centered on customization, larger motor models, and production scalability.

The round builds on early backing from MITS Capital, which supported AeroMotors at an earlier stage.

For Front Ventures, the deal aligns with a broader strategy focused on defense and dual-use technologies in Sweden and Ukraine. The publicly listed firm began investing in defense projects in 2025 and has said it plans to deploy $2 million to $4 million in the sector in 2026, with a focus on unmanned systems, drone components, software, and payload manufacturing. The investment is strategically important for the firm as it provides access to European-manufactured drone motors for its joint venture Drönarfabriken Scandinavian X, according to the company. The firm has indicated it intends to participate in future funding rounds for AeroMotors.