It has been 20 years since the Concorde last roared across the skies at supersonic speeds, yet Boom Supersonic is speeding along on its journey to return supersonic service to air travelers. For those adding growth companies to their radars, Boom Supersonic stock has emerged as a potential investment opportunity.
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Is Boom Supersonic publicly traded?
As of March 2025, Boom Supersonic was not a publicly traded company. Investors interested in gaining a position in the company must look for other options. Despite its lack of availability on public markets, the company has held several funding rounds to raise capital.
Having completed several rounds of funding that attracted interest from individuals such as Sam Altman and various venture capital firms like Octant Ventures and Drive Capital. Boom Supersonic also found its way onto Cathie Wood's radar and an ARK Invest's ARK Venture Fund (ARKV.X -0.63%) holding.
When will Boom Supersonic IPO?
While there may be a number of investors interested in taking flight with Boom Supersonic stock, the company hasn't disclosed any plans regarding a public offering as of March 2025 about holding an initial public offering (IPO). Frustrating as it may be for investors to find that Boom Supersonic isn't on the IPO calendar, there are plenty of other businesses that plan on appearing on public markets for the first time in 2025, providing investors with numerous options to buy IPO stocks.
Is Boom Supersonic profitable?
As a privately held company, Boom Supersonic isn't subject to the same regulatory requirements as its publicly-held peers. This leaves investors interested in gaining insight into the company's financial well-being out of luck. If the company moves forward with an IPO, it will be required to submit Form S-1, which investors would then be able to comb through and gain a better sense of the company's financial health.
Should I invest in Boom Supersonic?
Because Boom Supersonic hasn't held an IPO, most retail investors are unable to add the aerospace stock to their portfolios. If management proceeds toward an IPO, investors will gain insight into the company's financial health after the company submits the requisite regulatory filings. At that point, investors will have a better sense if the stock is right for them.
Accredited investors, however, may be able to gain exposure to Boom Supersonic today. Exercising caution is critical since the company's financial situation is vague, leaving it as an option best fit for those with a threshold for substantial risk.
The bottom line on Boom Supersonic
Presenting air passengers, once again, with the possibility of supersonic flight, Boom Supersonic is on the verge of distinguishing itself as a unique travel option. Whereas high operating costs plagued the Concorde and led to its demise, the management of Boom Supersonic is optimistic that it can prosper in the wild blue yonder.
Since it's still privately held, though, most investors will have to wait for the company to hold an IPO or pursue an alternate investment opportunity.
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About the Author
Scott Levine has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends Delta Air Lines, GE Aerospace, RTX, and Southwest Airlines. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
