Defense startup Hermeus has raised $350M ($200M equity led by Khosla Ventures, $150M debt) to advance autonomous hypersonic fighter aircraft development, reaching a $1B valuation. The round includes in-Q-Tel, RTX Ventures, Founders Fund, Canaan Partners, and new investors Cox Enterprises and Destiny Tech100. The funding reflects strong VC appetite for defense tech—global defense VC investment exceeded $9B in 2025.
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Hermeus raises $350M to build autonomous hypersonic fighters
Hermeus raises $350M for autonomous hypersonic fighters, reflecting a $9B+ annual VC appetite for AI-powered defense technology.
Tuesday, April 7, 2026 12:00 PM UTC2 MIN READSOURCE: TechCrunchBY sys://pipeline
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