Verified Nov 2026
Batteries & E-Mobility
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Gauting, Bavaria
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Since 2015
Lilium is a Germany-based company headquartered in Gauting, Bavaria, founded in 2015 and employing roughly 500 to 1,000 people. It develops all-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) jets, with its Lilium Jet designed to carry five to seven passengers plus a pilot. The company is public and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, industrial-equipment, and aerospace industries. Its battery and battery pack work is a reported area of product activity, and Volkswagen is listed among its reported customers.
Lilium at a glance
Revenue
<$10M
Est. band
Employees
500-1,000
Founded
2015
Headquarters
Gauting, Bavaria
Import activity
113
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Industrial Equipment
Aerospace
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
113
Named foreign suppliers
21
Top origins
Italy · Spain
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Lilium.
What this tells a buyer
Recent developments include the October 2025 sale of a 300-patent portfolio from Lilium to Archer Aviation for $21 million, as reported by Reuters.
Products and capabilities in the record include battery packs, battery systems, and assembly work, alongside the Lilium Jet's ducted electric jet engines.
The company was reported to have a valuation of €2.5 billion after its September 2021 public listing, and it operates facilities in Wessling and Munich, Germany, and in France.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
Overview
Lilium is a Germany-based company headquartered in Gauting, Bavaria, founded in 2015 and employing roughly 500 to 1,000 people. It develops all-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) jets, with its Lilium Jet designed to carry five to seven passengers plus a pilot. The company is public and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, industrial-equipment, and aerospace industries. Its battery and battery pack work is a reported area of product activity, and Volkswagen is listed among its reported customers.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 2015 |
Headquarters | Gauting, Bavaria |
Employees | 500-1,000 |
Revenue | <$10M (estimated) |
Primary capability | Batteries & E-Mobility |
What Lilium makes
Products and capabilities in the record include battery packs, battery systems, and assembly work, alongside the Lilium Jet's ducted electric jet engines.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Assembly, Battery, Battery Pack (source: lilium.com).
Trade and customs footprint
Recent developments include the October 2025 sale of a 300-patent portfolio from Lilium to Archer Aviation for $21 million, as reported by Reuters. US customs bill-of-lading records list 113 inbound shipments across 21 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Italy · Spain.
Known customers
The counterparties below come from public sources that state the relationship directly. A shared counterparty does not by itself establish a current buying relationship unless the source says so:
Volkswagen — reported by lilium.com
Latest developments
2025-10-15 — PLUTA Attorney Willrodt Sells Lilium Patent Portfolio to U.S. Listed Company Archer Aviation | PLUTA Rechtsanwalts GmbH (pluta.net)
2025-10-15 — Archer Aviation to buy Lilium's 300-patent portfolio for $21 million, shares jump | Reuters (reuters.com)
2025-10-15 — Archer Wins Competitive Bid Process to Acquire Lilium's Patent Portfolio (businesswire.com)
2025-09-19 — AAMG Edges Closer to Buying Lilium's eVTOL Aircraft Assets and IP | Aviation International News (ainonline.com)
2025-08-20 — AAMG forges big plans for Lilium – including military applications - electrive.com (electrive.com)
2025-01-21 — Asset transfer slips to end-January as Lilium Aerospace emerges - FlightGlobal (flightglobal.com)
Facilities
Lilium is headquartered in Gauting, Bavaria. Public sources also reference these locations:
Wessling, Germany — lilium.com
Munich, Germany — sec.gov
France — lilium.com
Company details
The company was reported to have a valuation of €2.5 billion after its September 2021 public listing, and it operates facilities in Wessling and Munich, Germany, and in France. Lilium was founded in 2015, has an estimated 500-1,000 employees, and is headquartered in Gauting, Bavaria.
Frequently asked questions
What does Lilium make?
Lilium is a Germany-based company headquartered in Gauting, Bavaria, founded in 2015 and employing roughly 500 to 1,000 people. It develops all-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) jets, with its Lilium Jet designed to carry five to seven passengers plus a pilot. The company is public and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, industrial-equipment, and aerospace industries. Its battery and battery pack work is a reported area of product activity, and Volkswagen is listed among its reported customers.
Where is Lilium headquartered?
Lilium is headquartered in Gauting, Bavaria.
When was Lilium founded?
Lilium was founded in 2015.
How big is Lilium?
Lilium has an estimated 500-1,000 employees, with revenue in the <$10M range (estimated).
Does Lilium import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 113 inbound shipments for Lilium, with top origins including Italy · Spain.
Who are Lilium's customers?
Public sources directly reference Volkswagen as a counterparty of Lilium. Confirm current programs with the company, as reported relationships may change.
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