Unum Aircraft Seating lands £3.5m from ACF Investors to scale manufacturing
ACF Investors backed the UK aircraft seating manufacturer to support team expansion and production research.
Unum Aircraft Seating manufactures sustainable and lightweight business class seats designed to reduce airline fuel consumption and emissions.
UK startup Unum Aircraft Seating has secured £3.5m in funding from ACF Investors to support its ongoing business growth and manufacturing development. The capital will enable the company to expand its team and advance research into new production processes for its lightweight aircraft seating.
The investment arrives as the business scales its operations following recent regulatory approval from the Civil Aviation Authority and a relocation to a new facility near London Gatwick. Unum manufactures lightweight lie-flat seats designed to help airlines lower operating weight, fuel costs, and carbon emissions.
From the founder
"We set up Unum to provide much-needed capacity to the business class seating sector."
Chris Brady
CEO at Unum Aircraft Seating
Investor perspective
"Chris is a proven leader in the airline interiors industry, and his track record in founding and scaling aircraft seating businesses is second to none. We’re excited to back a true industry innovator, one that prioritises sustainability and customer comfort and is delivering such an exceptional product."
Tim Mills
Managing Partner, ACF Investors
Use of funds
- 01Grow the team
- 02Fund research and development
Investors
About the company
Unum Aircraft Seating
Unum Aircraft Seating manufactures sustainable and lightweight seats for business class cabins.