Sector: Aerospace / Transportation
Platform: StartEngine
Minimum investment: $15,000
What They Do
Boom Supersonic is building Overture, the next-generation commercial airliner designed to fly at twice the speed of today’s planes. Their XB-1 prototype has already flown, marking the first supersonic civilian flight in over 50 years. And now, they’re building the engine too—Symphony, a proprietary supersonic jet engine.
Why It Might Be the Next Big Thing
This isn’t just an airplane—it’s an aviation revolution. With $100M in new capital from heavyweight investors like Paul Graham, Reid Hoffman, Sam Altman, and Michael Moritz, Boom is accelerating development. Symphony is fully funded and expected to be operational in late 2025, with Overture aimed at transforming transoceanic travel.
Snapshot
Supersonic commercial flight
Backed by elite investors
Symphony engine development fully funded
My Take
This is as moonshot as moonshots get—but Boom is already flying, funded, and forging ahead with serious tech and serious backing. If they succeed, it will reshape the future of air travel.