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Hop Aero

Hop Aero

Private
Orange, CaliforniaFrontier & Industrial Techhttps://hop-aero.com

Last Round

Seed

Sep 30, 2026

Est. Valuation

$1.79M

Total Funding Raised

$17.5M

Momentum

Top 1%

of companies Caplight tracks

Company Overview

Hop Aero is an aerospace and defense company developing autonomous rocket cargo vehicles designed for hypersonic, point-to-point delivery to contested environments.

Sector

Frontier & Industrial Tech

Verticals

Defense Tech, Space Technology, Autonomous Vehicles

Business Model

B2G

Customer Profile

Government Contracts, Services & Consulting

AI Layer

Application

Keywords

hypersonic cargodefense techcontested logisticsautonomous rocketaerospace startup3D-printed enginesrapid logisticsautonomous flightsmall business innovation researchSBIRpoint-to-point deliverydual-use technologydefense industrial baserocket cargoaustere logistics

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Hop Aero Comparables

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Hop Aero Funding Rounds

Historical fundraising activity

Data table
RoundDateAmount RaisedValuationInvestorsSources
SeedSep 30, 2026
AcceleratorJul 1, 2026
Pre SeedApr 1, 2026
Pre SeedJan 1, 2026

Key People

Founding team and executive leadership

Matija Milenovic

Co-Founder & CEO

Founding Team

Hop Aero Investors

Notable investors and investment history

Hop Aero investors
InvestorRounds
Pioneer FundSeed
System.OneSeed
GaingelsSeed
Silicon Roundabout VenturesPre Seed
Initialized Capital ManagementSeed
Y CombinatorPre Seed, Seed, Accelerator
Outsized VenturesSeed

Market signals

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  • Sep 30, 2026

    $11M round led by Initialized Capital Management.

  • Aug 21, 2026

    Monthly visitors increased 38% MoM, reaching 5.9K.

Hop Aero Filings

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Is Hop Aero a public or private company?

Hop Aero is a private company.

What is the current stock price of Hop Aero?

Hop Aero is a private company, so its shares have no public market price. Caplight tracks Hop Aero's secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates of its share price to Caplight users.

How much is Hop Aero worth (valuation)?

Hop Aero's valuation is estimated at $1.8M based on funding round data.

Can I buy Hop Aero stock?

Hop Aero shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.

When was Hop Aero's last funding round?

Hop Aero's most recent funding round was Seed on September 30, 2026.

Who are the main investors in Hop Aero?

Key investors in Hop Aero include Initialized Capital Management, Y Combinator.

Will Hop Aero IPO soon?

No public IPO plans have been announced for Hop Aero.

How can I track Hop Aero secondary market activity?

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersOrange, California
Employee Range7
Year Founded2024
Last FundingSep 30, 2026

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