Trending Now - Hermeus Secures $350M to Develop Autonomous Hypersonic Aircraft

WHO:

TechCrunch - Hermeus is a defense aviation startup based in Los Angeles.

TechCrunch - Khosla Ventures led the funding round for Hermeus.

WHAT:

TechCrunch - Hermeus raised a total of $350 million to develop unmanned hypersonic fighter aircraft.

TechCrunch - The funding includes $200 million in equity and $150 million in debt.

TechCrunch - Hermeus is aiming to create the "fastest unmanned aircraft."

WHERE:

TechCrunch - Hermeus is located in Los Angeles, California.

WHEN:

TechCrunch - The funding announcement occurred in April 2026.

TechCrunch - Hermeus is coming off two successful flight demonstrations prior to April 2026.

WHY:

TechCrunch - The funding is intended to support the continued development of hypersonic aircraft technology.

HOW:

TechCrunch - Hermeus plans to conduct its next flight demonstration with the goal of achieving supersonic speeds.

(UPDATED April 7, 2026 17:21 UTC)

Hermeus, a defense aviation startup based in Los Angeles, has successfully raised a total of $350 million to develop unmanned hypersonic fighter aircraft, with Khosla Ventures leading the funding round. This investment includes $200 million in equity and $150 million in debt, and follows two successful flight demonstrations prior to April 20th26. The company aims to create the fastest unmanned aircraft and plans to conduct its next flight demonstration with the goal of achieving supersonic speeds.