AIRO Group Holdings, a company focused on advanced aerospace and defense technologies, has officially launched its initial public offering (IPO), announcing the sale of 5 million shares of its common stock. Additionally, underwriters have been granted a 30-day option to purchase up to 750,000 additional shares to cover any over-allotments.
AIRO has applied to list its common stock on the Nasdaq Global Market under the ticker symbol "AIRO". The company expects the IPO price to range between $14.00 and $16.00 per share.
Through this offering, AIRO aims to raise capital to support its growth initiatives and strengthen its position in the aerospace and defense sectors.
The joint book-running managers for the proposed offering include:
Cantor
BTIG
Mizuho
Bancroft Capital is also participating as a bookrunner.
The involvement of these financial institutions signals a coordinated effort to ensure a robust public market entry for AIRO.
The company intends to use the net proceeds from the IPO, along with its existing and restricted cash, for the following purposes:
Investment in growth across business segments
Partial repayment of outstanding debt
General corporate purposes, including working capital
These funds are expected to fuel AIRO’s efforts to expand its technological footprint and operational capabilities.
AIRO operates across multiple domains, offering products and services related to:
Aerospace engineering and platforms
Defense and national security technologies
Unmanned and autonomous aviation systems
Integrated software and artificial intelligence solutions
The company’s activities are aligned with growing global priorities around security, defense modernization, and technological innovation.
AIRO has filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). As of now, the registration has not yet become effective. Therefore, the securities cannot be sold, nor can offers to buy be accepted, until the registration becomes effective. The offering will be made solely by means of a prospectus once approved.
AIRO’s IPO comes at a time of heightened interest in aerospace and defense firms, especially as governments and private sectors increase investments in advanced technologies and national security infrastructure.
Key trends that reinforce the relevance of AIRO’s market strategy include:
Demand for autonomous systems and drones
Expansion of aerospace capabilities
Emphasis on resilient supply chains and strategic sovereignty
Public sector modernization and innovation initiatives
The IPO aligns with these dynamics and underscores the company’s ambition to scale operations in a competitive and evolving market.
The planned public offering of AIRO Group Holdings marks a significant milestone for the firm as it seeks to strengthen its presence in mission-critical industries. With the anticipated capital infusion, AIRO is positioned to pursue long-term growth across defense, aerospace, and emerging technology domains.
As the global landscape continues to shift toward high-tech infrastructure and security-focused innovation, AIRO’s market entry reflects broader structural changes within the global industrial economy.
It's exciting to see AIRO Group Holdings taking this big step in the aerospace sector—definitely one to watch!
Exciting times ahead for AIRO Group as they take flight in the public sphere with their IPO!
