# Hermeus Raises $350M to Build Unmanned Hypersonic Fighters

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> **Published:** 2026-04-07T12:00:00.000Z  
> **Category:** FUNDING  
> **Impact Score:** 180/100  
> **Primary Source:** [TechCrunch Startups](https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/07/hermeus-raises-350m-to-build-unmanned-hypersonic-fighters)  
> **Canonical Citation:** [https://spidits.com/timeline/hermeus-raises-350m-to-build-unmanned-hypersonic-fighters](https://spidits.com/timeline/hermeus-raises-350m-to-build-unmanned-hypersonic-fighters)

## Executive Summary
The defense aviation startup is coming off two successful flight demonstrations, and with the next one, it's aiming to go supersonic.

## Referenced Coverage & Sources
- **[TechCrunch Startups](https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/07/hermeus-raises-350m-to-build-unmanned-hypersonic-fighters)**: Hermeus raises $350M to build unmanned hypersonic fighters — _The defense aviation startup is coming off two successful flight demonstrations, and with the next one, it's aiming to go supersonic._
- **[SiliconANGLE](https://siliconangle.com/2026/04/07/hypersonic-aircraft-startup-hermeus-raises-350m-1b-valuation)**: Hypersonic aircraft startup Hermeus raises $350M at $1B valuation — _Aerospace startup Hermeus Corp. today announced that it has raised $350 million in equity and debt funding. The bulk of the sum was provided in the form of a $200 million Series C round led by Khosla Ventures. The deal, which also included contributions from more than a half-dozen other backers..._

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