Drag reduction aerospace startup Mako takes off with $28 million Series A

IAG invests in MAKO's shark skin aircraft technology

International Airlines Group (IAG) announced on June 29, 2026, that it has participated in the AU$28 million (US$20 million) Series A funding round of Australian firm MAKO through its venture capital arm, IAGi.  This Sydney-based startup is developing a technology called “Flightfilm”, an adhesive film layer which is added to the outer surface of an aircraft to improve its aerodynamic performance.  The coating has been micro-engineered to mimic t…

Drag reduction aerospace startup Mako takes off with $28 million Series A

The raise for Mako was led by existing investor Virescent Ventures, with support from International Airlines Group, and others.

MAKO raises $28 million for 'shark skin' aircraft technology

MAKO has secured $28 million to commercialise Flightfilm, a shark skin-inspired coating designed to reduce aircraft drag, fuel costs and emissions. The post MAKO raises $28 million for ‘shark skin’ aircraft technology appeared first on SmartCompany.