Zipline Stock: When Will Zipline Deliver an IPO to Investors?

Explore other opportunities to own Zipline stock before the IPO. 

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Notable Zipline News

12/26/2024: Zipline Takes On Amazon in Drone-Delivery
04/19/2024: Zipline Reaches One Millionth Drone Delivery Milestone
09/19/2023: Zipline Gets FAA Approval for More Drone Deliveries
05/30/2023: Zipline added to the ARK Venture Fund
Older news…

About Zipline

Zipline is a South San Francisco, California-based delivery drone manufacturer and logistics startup. The company aims to create the first logistics system that serves all humans equally. 

The startup calls itself a logistics company, unlike the drone company Skydio which builds drones for commercial and military applications. 

Zipline flights reduce the carbon emissions of deliveries by 97% compared to gas cars and are also far more efficient than electric vehicles.

When most people first think about delivery drones, they think of the next level of immediacy after the likes of Instacart and DoorDash. 

But delivery drones face challenges in America, particularly due to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and local regulations. Zipline is making progress on the U.S. regulation front and recently revealed its next-generation P2 Zip drone for domestic delivery.

But the company has used its Platform 1 technology more immediately to deliver vital medical supplies, such as blood and vaccines, to hospitals in Rwanda, Ghana, Kenya, and Côte D’Ivoire. 

Since 2014, Zipline has flown its drones over 40 million autonomous commercial miles, delivering more than five million products to customers in need. Their reliable and efficient service has resulted in over 540,000 deliveries, including more than eight million life-saving vaccine doses.

Zipline’s quick and reliable delivery of medical supplies to remote and hard-to-reach areas has been instrumental in saving countless lives. Through strategic partnerships with governments and healthcare organizations, Zipline ensures that their life-saving service is readily available where it’s most needed.

Here’s a 20-minute video by YouTuber Mark Rober in Rwanda learning about flying technology deployed in Africa and the new P2 drones intended for home delivery. 

Ownership

Zipline is a privately held startup. The ownership is made up of its founders, employees, and a few dozen venture capital firms. 

The startup has raised more than $1.2 billion since its founding. The latest round, a Series G, quietly raised $350 million in June 2024.

Prominent venture capital investors include Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, Baillie Gifford, Fidelity, GV, Goldman Sachs, Katalyst Ventures, Oakhouse Partners, Reinvent Capital, Rivas Capital, SV Angel, Subtraction Capital, Temasek, The Rise Fund, Toyota Tsusho Corp, Visionnaire Ventures, and Jerry Yang.

Funding Rounds

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Valuation

The June 2024 Series G funding round increased the Zipline valuation to $5.15 billion. However, Q1 2025 data via Caplight and Hiive suggest the valuation has fallen to closer to $3 billion.

IPO Potential

The Zipline IPO date is currently unknown.

The startup quietly raised $350 million in fresh private funding in June 2024 to fund expansion into domestic delivery. Its new P2 Zip delivery system is capable of delivering eight-pound packages within a 10-mile range.

As the domestic service expands, pending FAA approval, consumers will become more familiar with the brand, increasing interest in a public offering. 

The Series G may be the last private round as it is in the late stages of private funding. New private rounds typically cover two years of operations, suggesting the company may aim to conduct an IPO in next few years if broader IPO market conditions improve. 

If the company decides to pursue a public listing, watch for reporting about exploring a possible IPO with investment banks or a confidential S-1 filing with the SEC.

Bookmark this page for the latest developments.

How to Invest in Zipline Stock

Since Zipline is a private company, it is challenging to become a shareowner today.

However, you can increase your chances of early equity ownership or obtain shares in the IPO by exploring the options below. 

Accredited investors have better access to pre-IPO investing platforms, but non-accredited investors may be able to access shares via venture capital funds. 

1. Access Zipline drone stock via pre-IPO

Accredited investors can monitor pre-IPO equity platforms such as Hiive for share availability. Join the platform and sign up for alerts when your favorite pre-IPO startup becomes available. 

Other similar platforms include EquityZen, Forge Global, and Linqto.

Investors can expect investment minimums ranging from $25,000 to $50,000 for direct share access.

The ARK Venture Fund now holds Zipline. All U.S.-based retail investors can own the fund to access shares of Zipline. The fund requires opening an account with SoFi Invest and a $500 minimum investment.

I personally own the fund, and thus own Zipline stock. 

Non-accredited retail investors can invest in other pre-IPO companies via the Fundrise Innovation Fund.

However, individual pre-IPO companies cannot be selected, and Zipline stock is only in the ARK Venture Fund portfolio, not Fundrise. 

Please note: This is a testimonial in partnership with Fundrise. We earn a commission from partner links on AccessIPOs.com. All opinions are my own.

Check out our list of top pre-IPO investing platforms for current share availability across platforms. 

2. Participate in the Zipline IPO through a broker

Zipline conducted a private funding round in June 2024, likely providing sufficient funding for operations for the foreseeable future. 

Venture capital firms and individual investors have invested in Zipline and may seek to liquidate ownership in the coming years when market conditions favor IPOs. 

IPO volume is picking up. If public investors remain receptive, Zipline could dip its toes into the fray. 

Investors eyeing IPOs may find opportunities to buy shares at the IPO price a day prior to public trading through online brokers that offer free access to IPOs.

The following brokers offer free IPO access:

• TradeStation 
• Robinhood

Exclusive access to highly sought-after IPOs may be restricted based on the type of brokerage accounts you hold and which brokerages have secured exclusive rights.

TradeStation has a longer track record of accessing more than 400 IPOs and secondary offerings via its partnership with Click Markets.

But Robinhood has the advantage of a Silicon Valley network and a history of getting allocations for high-profile IPOs.

Read company S-1 filings to find evidence that these online brokers may offer access to shares. 

Check out this list of best brokers for IPO investing to learn more about IPO access for retail investors.

3. Buy Zipline drone stock after the IPO

Investors will struggle to acquire pre-IPO shares or receive an allocation during the IPO. 

Waiting for stocks to become publicly traded before investing in them has multiple advantages. The IPO provides investors with access to several sets of financials after a few quarters of reporting, whereas pre-IPO investing has limited financials available for review.

IPO stock prices typically rise with high-demand companies. You can benefit if you’re in early and sell when the price overheats.

But without IPO access, post-IPO investors may be tempted to acquire shares at inflated prices. 

In 2021, for example, both Rivian and Robinhood became high-flying IPO stocks. But six months after the IPO, both stocks were more than 80% below their price peak. 

Stock price declines after IPOs can be excellent entry points.

Avoid purchasing overvalued shares immediately after the IPO, as they tend to experience a decline in value following lockup expirations and quarterly earnings disappointments.

In contrast, the most disruptive companies are likely to experience higher valuations a decade from now. Be selective and patient. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is Zipline Stock Publicly Traded?

No. Zipline is not publicly traded. It is a private company. 

What is the Zipline Stock Symbol? 

There is no Zipline stock symbol yet because it is a private company.

Here are a few Zipline ticker suggestions that appear to be available in the U.S.: 

• ZL
• ZIPL
• ZPL
• ZLN

The stock symbol “ZIP” is already occupied by ZipRecruiter. 

What is the Zipline Stock Price?

A public Zipline stock price does not exist because the company is private. 

The June 2024 Series G funding round closed at $41.95, according to data provider Caplight.

Where is the Zipline S-1 Filing?

Zipline has yet to release an S-1 filing to the public. There is no evidence of a confidential S-1 filing yet. 

News of a confidential or public S-1 filing would kick off the IPO process, suggesting the IPO could occur during the following two to six months. 

When the company releases the S-1 filing to investors, we’ll link to and embed the document on this web page.

In the meantime, you can check out the most recent S-1 filings in our S-1 filings feed. 

Zipline News Archive

04/28/2023: Drone Delivery Startup Zipline Boosts Valuation To $4.2B
03/15/2023: Zipline unveils P2 delivery drones
06/30/2021: Instant Logistics Startup Zipline Raises $250 Million
11/10/2016: Zipline raises $25 million to deliver medical supplies by drone

Platform 1 vs. Platform 2

Zipline has two delivery designs for different use cases. Platform 1 is currently deployed and delivering medical supplies in Africa. Platform 2 (P2) is the next-generation delivery system to be deployed for local delivery services, such as food and retail purchases. 

Platform 1 uses a launch system and parachute drop. Platform 2 is a more traditional flying drone with a cable-dropping capability to deliver packages safely.

Conclusion

Investors become interested in buying companies riding extraordinary macroeconomic trends (autonomous flight, delivery, aerial vehicles).

In this case, retail investors have an easy path to own Zipline stock via the ARK Venture Fund.

Venture capital investing is still mostly reserved for accredited investors, but the tide is turning. Pre-IPO investing platforms have opened more opportunities for retail investors. 

It’s now possible to own this company via a fund, but direct investing still requires accreditation. 

Good luck if you wish to buy Zipline stock before the IPO. Invest in pre-IPO and IPO companies at your own risk.

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