Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Dayton, Ohio, DEXA (Drone Express) designs and manufactures the DE-2020 U.S.-made hexacopter and operates DEXA NOW, a marketplace app that connects retailers, local businesses, and consumers for autonomous drone deliveries. The company positions its service around hometowns and local storefronts rather than large, remote fulfillment centers, aiming to reduce delivery distances and suburban sprawl. Its drones provide rapid, eco-friendly delivery options that can reach dense metropolitan areas as well as suburban neighborhoods. DEXA’s strategy includes expanding its delivery network, onboarding additional retail partners, and scaling operations across multiple markets, with an early focus on metro regions. Financially, the company has secured a cumulative $15 million in seed financing raised over three tranches between 2021 and 2025. The fresh capital will fund network expansion, partner acquisition, and operational growth. No specific revenue or user metrics were disclosed in the article.

Total raised

$15M

Funding rounds

1

Latest round

Seed

Latest activity

Oct 2025