Destinus
PrivateLast Round
VC Round
May 15, 2026
Est. Valuation
$5.4B
Total Funding Raised
$111.3M
Momentum
Top 1%
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Company Overview
Destinus is an aerospace and defense company that develops autonomous flight systems, including hydrogen-powered hypersonic and supersonic aircraft and military drones.
Sector
Frontier & Industrial Tech
Verticals
Defense Tech, Aviation & Drones, Space Technology, Drones & UAVs
Business Model
B2G
Customer Profile
Hardware Sales, Government Contracts, Services & Consulting
AI Layer
Application
Keywords
Historical Pricing
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Destinus Funding Rounds
Historical fundraising activity
| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VC Round | May 15, 2026 | ||||
| Debt | Dec 18, 2025 | ||||
| Grant | Mar 23, 2023 | ||||
| Seed | Feb 9, 2022 |
Key People
Founding team and executive leadership
Destinus Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| Thornapple River Capital | Debt |
| One Way Ventures | Seed |
| Cathexis Ventures | Seed |
| Conny & Co. | Seed |
| Ministerio para la Transición Ecológica y el Reto Demográfico | Grant |
| ACE & Company | Seed |
| Cathexis Ventures | Seed |
Market signals
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- Sep 3, 2026
Grew 15% QoQ, from 453 to 522 employees.
- Aug 22, 2026
Monthly visitors grew 36% MoM, reaching 103.6K.
Recent news
Latest coverage and updates
- is_developingSep 25, 2026
Destinus is developing Hornet B2 on Aug 25th '26.
- is_developingAug 25, 2026
Destinus is developing Hornet B2 naval C-UAS on Aug 25th '26.
- is_developingAug 25, 2026
Destinus is developing kinetic counter-UAS capability on Aug 24th '26.
- is_developingAug 25, 2026
Destinus is developing Hornet B2 on Aug 25th '26.
- is_developingAug 21, 2026
Destinus will develop naval version of Hornet B2 counter - drone system on Jul 1st '27.
Destinus Filings
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Is Destinus a public or private company?
Destinus is a private company.
What is the current stock price of Destinus?
Destinus is a private company with no public stock price. No recent secondary market data is available.
How much is Destinus worth (valuation)?
Destinus's valuation is estimated at $1.8B based on funding round data.
Can I buy Destinus stock?
Destinus 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 Destinus's last funding round?
Destinus's most recent funding round was Debt on December 18, 2025.
Who are the main investors in Destinus?
Key investors in Destinus include Thornapple River Capital, One Way Ventures, Cathexis Ventures, Conny & Co., ACE & Company.
Will Destinus IPO soon?
No public IPO plans have been announced for Destinus.
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