Hermeus
Hermeus is a defence aerospace company based in El Segundo, United States, founded in 2018. High-Mach unmanned aircraft for defence. It was valued at $1bn in April 2026 (Series C funding round ($350m)), which makes it a unicorn in the 311 Unicorn Index.
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About Hermeus
High-Mach unmanned aircraft for defence. Lead investors in its latest round: Khosla Ventures. Website: hermeus.com.
How this figure is calculated
The valuation set by the latest priced funding round or company-run share sale, as announced by the company or its lead investor, or reported by a major news organisation. Figures in other currencies are converted at the rate on the day of the round. Talks that have been reported but not closed do not count.
Related
- Innovation profile of El Segundo
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- Cognition ($48bn)
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- Scale AI ($29bn)
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Questions and answers
How much is Hermeus worth?
Hermeus was valued at $1bn in April 2026 (Series C funding round ($350m)), according to the 311 Unicorn Index.
Where is Hermeus based?
Hermeus is headquartered in El Segundo, United States.
When was Hermeus founded?
Hermeus was founded in 2018.
What does Hermeus do?
High-Mach unmanned aircraft for defence.
Is Hermeus a unicorn?
Yes. Hermeus is a privately held company valued at $1 billion or more, so it is a unicorn in the 311 Unicorn Index.
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