# Hermeus Corporation

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/hermeus

- Industry: Aerospace
- Headquarters: Atlanta, US
- Website: www.hermeus.com
- Total disclosed funding: $320M
- Latest round: Series C (Aug 29, 2025)
- Investors on record: 15

## About

Hermeus Corporation is an aerospace company dedicated to developing hypersonic aircraft that enhance speed and efficiency in aviation technology through advanced engineering and autonomous systems.Founded in 2018 in Atlanta, US, Hermeus Corp. specializes in hypersonic aircraft development. The company was established by AJ Piplica (CEO), Glenn Case, Michael Smayda, and Skyler Shuford. Hermeus specializes in developing hypersonic aircraft, focusing on advanced aviation technology that integrates hardware-intensive design with modern computing and autonomous systems. Their flagship product features a hybrid engine technology that combines turbine and ramjet systems, allowing aircraft to reach hypersonic speeds and break the sound barrier. Target clients include defense contractors and government agencies, aiming to enhance military defense capabilities and high-speed travel, with plans to expand into international markets.Hermeus generates revenue primarily through contracts with government defense agencies and defense contractors. Their revenue model is centered on project-based contracts that include milestone payments, ensuring steady cash flow linked to development progress. The company focuses on long-term partnerships and research agreements that span multiple years, supported by substantial government funding for ongoing program development. In April 2026, Hermeus Corporation raised USD 200 million in series C funding led by returning investor Khosla Venture, with participation from other returning investors Canaan Partners, Founders Fund, RTX Ventures, Bling Capital, and In-Q-Tel. New investors Karman Ventures, Cox Enterprises Inc., Socium Ventures, Georgia Tech Foundation, 137 Ventures, Destiny XYZ Inc., GSBackers, and other unspecified investors also participated in the round. The round was part of a larger USD 350 million series C and venture debt funding.

## Funding rounds

- Series C, Aug 29, 2025, $201M — Canaan Partners, Georgia Tech Foundation, Founders Fund, Khosla Ventures, Cox Enterprises Inc., In-Q-Tel, 137 Ventures, Karman Ventures, Bling Capital, Destiny XYZ Inc., RTX Ventures, Socium Ventures, GSBackers
- Series B, May 12, 2022 — RTX Ventures
- Series B, Mar 4, 2022, $104M — Canaan Partners, Founders Fund, Khosla Ventures, Revolution Ventures, In-Q-Tel, Bling Capital, Pallas Ventures
- Series A, Oct 26, 2020, $15M — Canaan Partners, Khosla Ventures, Revolution Ventures, Bling Capital
- Seed, May 13, 2019 — Khosla Ventures, Revolution Ventures, Bling Capital

## Investors

- Khosla Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/khosla-ventures) — Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C
- Revolution Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/revolution-ventures) — Seed, Series A, Series B
- Bling Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/bling-capital) — Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C
- Canaan Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/canaan-partners) — Series A, Series B, Series C
- Founders Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/founders-fund) — Series B, Series C
- In-Q-Tel (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/in-q-tel) — Series B, Series C
- Pallas Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/pallas-ventures) — Series B
- RTX Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/rtx-ventures) — Series B, Series C
- Georgia Tech Foundation — Series C
- Cox Enterprises Inc. — Series C
- 137 Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/137-ventures) — Series C
- Karman Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/karman-ventures) — Series C
- Destiny XYZ Inc. — Series C
- Socium Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/socium-ventures) — Series C
- GSBackers (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/gsbackers) — Series C