Hermeus Corp.
Defense aviation company building high-Mach military aircraft, holding a $219M DIU contract.
Funding history
About Hermeus Corp.
How much funding has Hermeus Corp. raised?
Hermeus Corp. has raised $350.0M in total funding. The most recent round was Series C.
Where is Hermeus Corp. headquartered?
Hermeus Corp. is headquartered in El Segundo, CA.
What does Hermeus Corp. do?
Defense aviation company building high-Mach military aircraft, holding a $219M DIU contract.
What makes Hermeus Corp. different?
Uses proprietary "Precooler" technology to cool incoming air, letting a Pratt & Whitney F100 engine exceed standard speed limits; combines autonomous flight with human supervision.
What makes Hermeus Corp. notable?
Holds a $219M Defense Innovation Unit contract ceiling. Achieved its first unmanned supersonic flight on May 26, 2026.
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