Destinus
PrivateLast Round
VC Round
May 15, 2026
Est. Valuation
$5.4B
Total Funding Raised
$111.3M
Momentum
Top 5%
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Company Overview
Destinus operates in Frontier & Industrial Tech and is based in Hengelo. Its latest recorded funding round was a Debt round in December 2025.
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
Historical Pricing
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Destinus Comparables
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| Rheinmetall AG | 80% | |
| Stark Defence | 77% | |
| Anduril | 77% |
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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 |
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Key People
Founding team and executive leadership
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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 |
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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.
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Recent news
Latest coverage and updates
- is_developingOct 30, 2026
Destinus is developing the Ruta Block 3 long-range strike missile with Rheinmetall, aiming to create a 2,000-kilometer-class precision weapon for testing in Ukraine.
- identified_as_competitor_ofOct 23, 2026
Bloomberg notes that Destinus SA, which offers Ruta cruise missiles, and Hypersonica GmbH, which develops the ultra-fast HS1 missile, may compete for German orders on Oct 23rd '26.
- is_developingOct 23, 2026
Destinus SA and TNO jointly develop advanced radar seeker technologies through a dedicated joint venture in the Netherlands on Oct 23rd '26.
- acquiresOct 21, 2026
Destinus SA completes its acquisition of Perciv AI, bringing AI-based radar perception software in-house, in the Netherlands on Oct 23rd '26.
- recognized_asSep 30, 2026
The U.S. Army selected Destinus and Aeon’s joint proposal, submitted by Aeon, as one of 10 finalists in Topic 1: Low-Cost Interceptor All Up Round (AUR) and Fire Control of its xTech|Apex Intercept competition in Texas on Sep 30th '26.
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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, so its shares have no public market price. Caplight tracks Destinus's secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates of its share price to Caplight users.
How much is Destinus worth (valuation)?
Destinus's valuation is estimated at $5.4B 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.
When was Destinus's last funding round?
Destinus's most recent funding round was VC Round on May 15, 2026.
Who are the main investors in Destinus?
Key investors in Destinus include Thornapple River Capital, One Way Ventures, Cathexis Ventures, Conny & Co., Ministerio para la Transición Ecológica y el Reto Demográfico.
Will Destinus IPO soon?
No public IPO plans have been announced for Destinus.
How can I track Destinus secondary market activity?
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