MAKO raises $28.0M Series A (Australia, Jun 2026)
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MAKO raises $28 million for ‘shark skin’ aircraft technology - SmartCompany
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MAKO is an Australian aerospace startup that has developed Flightfilm, a shark skin-inspired coating designed to reduce aircraft drag, fuel costs, and emissions. The company aims to commercialize this technology to improve the efficiency of aircraft in service and is working with major partners like Delta Air Lines and the US Air Force.
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MAKO raises $28 million for ‘shark skin’ aircraft technology SmartCompany
Founder
Henry Bilinsky
CEO
Investors · 7
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