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Hermeus

Hermeus

Private
El Segundo, CaliforniaFrontier & Industrial Techhttps://www.hermeus.com/

Last Round

Series C

Apr 7, 2026

Est. Valuation

$1B

Total Funding Raised

$526M

Momentum

Top 25%

of companies Caplight tracks

Company Overview

Hermeus is an aerospace and defense company that develops high-Mach and hypersonic aircraft to accelerate global transportation and enhance national security capabilities.

Sector

Frontier & Industrial Tech

Verticals

Aviation & Drones, Defense Tech, Autonomous Vehicles

Business Model

B2G

Customer Profile

Government Contracts, Services & Consulting

AI Layer

Application

Keywords

hypersonic aircraftsupersonic flightdefense techautonomous aircrafthypersonic propulsiondefense innovation unitDIUunmanned aerial vehicleUAVaerospace engineeringhigh-mach aircraftwartechdeep techflight test platformautonomous defense

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Hermeus Comparables

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Hermeus Funding Rounds

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Data table
RoundDateAmount RaisedValuationInvestorsSources
Series CApr 7, 2026
Series B ExtensionAug 21, 2024
Series BMar 10, 2022
GrantJul 30, 2021
Series AOct 29, 2020
Seed
May 13, 2019

Key People

Founding team and executive leadership

Sameer Rao

Chief Financial Officer

Executive Team

Hermeus Investors

Notable investors and investment history

Hermeus investors
InvestorRounds
Hercules CapitalSeries C
GC CapitalSeries B
GSBackersSeries C
Georgia Tech FoundationSeries C
Pallas AdvisorsSeries B
XYZ Venture CapitalSeries B
Khosla VenturesSeries A, Series B, Seed, Series C

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  • Jul 29, 2026

    Grew 17% QoQ, from 322 to 377 employees.

  • May 19, 2026

    Department of War disclosed as a customer.

Hermeus Filings

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Is Hermeus a public or private company?

Hermeus is a private company.

What is the current stock price of Hermeus?

Hermeus is a private company with no public stock price. No recent secondary market data is available.

How much is Hermeus worth (valuation)?

Hermeus's valuation is estimated at $1.0B based on funding round data.

Can I buy Hermeus stock?

Hermeus shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors. Visit https://www.caplight.com to learn more.

When was Hermeus's last funding round?

Hermeus's most recent funding round was Series C on April 7, 2026.

Who are the main investors in Hermeus?

Key investors in Hermeus include Khosla Ventures, Founders Fund, United States Air Force, Canaan Partners, United States Department of the Air Force.

Will Hermeus IPO soon?

No public IPO plans have been announced for Hermeus.

How can I track Hermeus secondary market activity?

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersEl Segundo, California
Employee Range314
Year Founded2018
Last FundingApr 7, 2026

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