-52%

est. 2Y upside i

AerospaceSeries B

Autonomous electric airplanes

Rank

#1383

Sector

Aerospace and Defense

Est. Liquidity

~4Y

Data Quality

Data: Low

Pyka presents a moderate upside opportunity for a job seeker, with an estimated 70% expected return over a two-year horizon.

Last updated: March 10, 2026

Bull (25%)+250%

Pyka successfully leverages its industry-first regulatory approvals and expands rapidly into the defense and cargo sectors, securing major contracts beyond initial awards. Strong demand for its Pelican Spray and DropShip platforms drives revenue to over $100M by 2028, justifying a $455M+ valuation at a premium multiple, significantly increasing common stock value.

Base (50%)+50%

Pyka maintains its leadership in autonomous electric crop protection and sees steady, albeit slower, adoption in cargo and defense. Revenue grows to approximately $30-40M by 2028, leading to an exit valuation of around $195M, offering a moderate return for common shareholders after accounting for preferences.

Bear (25%)-70%

Increased competition, slower-than-expected regulatory approvals for broader commercialization, or higher-than-anticipated capital needs lead to a down round or an exit at a significantly reduced valuation. With $88M in liquidation preferences, an exit at $39M or below would wipe out most, if not all, common stock value for employees.

Est. time to liquidity~3.5 years

Preference Stack Risk

severe

Investors have put in $88M, which is 67.7% of the current $130M valuation. In an exit at or below $130M, common stock holders would receive little to nothing until the $88M in preferences is paid out.

Dilution Risk

high

As a Series B company with high capital intensity, Pyka will likely require additional funding rounds, leading to further dilution for existing shareholders.

Secondary Liquidity

limited

Accredited investors can buy pre-IPO stock through platforms like EquityZen, indicating some secondary market activity, but it is not broadly active.

Hardware Engineering — 5 roles

Software Engineering — 5 roles

Manufacturing — 4 roles

View all 18 open roles at Pyka →

Last updated: March 10, 2026

Questions to Ask at the Interview

Strategic questions based on Pyka's data — designed to show you've done your homework.

  • 1

    “Given the high capital intensity and the need for significant regulatory approvals, how does Pyka plan to manage its cash burn and secure future funding rounds, especially considering the current preference stack?”

  • 2

    “With the recent expansion into the defense sector and contracts like the U.S. Air Force DropShip program, how does Pyka balance its focus and resources between the agricultural, cargo, and defense segments to maximize growth and market penetration?”

  • 3

    “Pyka has achieved industry-first regulatory approvals. How does the company plan to leverage this advantage to fend off potential incumbent threats or new entrants, particularly as the market for autonomous electric aircraft matures?”

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