Stark Defence
PrivateLast Round
VC Round
Jun 23, 2026
Est. Valuation
$3.97B
Total Funding Raised
$77M
Momentum
Top 1%
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Company Overview
Stark Defence operates in Frontier & Industrial Tech and is based in Berlin. Its latest recorded funding round was a VC Round in June 2026.
Stark Defence is a defence technology company that develops unmanned weapon systems, including autonomous strike drones and AI-powered command and control software.
Sector
Frontier & Industrial Tech
Verticals
Defense Tech, Drones & UAVs, Autonomous Vehicles
Business Model
B2G
Customer Profile
Hardware Sales, Government Contracts, Subscription SaaS
AI Layer
Application
Historical Pricing
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Stark Defence Funding Rounds
Historical fundraising activity
| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VC Round | Jun 23, 2026 | ||||
| VC Round | Feb 13, 2026 | ||||
| Early Funding | Jan 1, 2026 | ||||
| Series B | Aug 21, 2025 | ||||
| Seed | Oct 1, 2024 |
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Key People
Founding team and executive leadership
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Stark Defence Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| Döpfner Capital | Series B, VC Round |
| Air Street Capital | VC Round |
| Thiel Capital | Seed, Series B, VC Round |
| Founders Fund | Early Funding, VC Round |
| Advent International | VC Round |
| Sequoia Capital | VC Round, Seed, Series B |
| NATO Innovation Fund | Series B, VC Round |
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Market signals
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- Aug 3, 2026
Open roles increased to 639, 5.86x headcount and 2.5x trailing average.
- Jul 13, 2026
Open roles increased to 561, 5.15x headcount.
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Recent news
Latest coverage and updates
- is_developingNov 6, 2026
Stark Defence is developing a new 24-meter unmanned surface vessel designed to track Russia's shadow fleet, protect underwater infrastructure, and support NATO naval operations.
- is_developingNov 3, 2026
Stark Defence plans to develop the Vanta 24 as a versatile vessel that escorts warships or conducts independent surveillance, replacing labor-intensive coastline and subsea cable monitoring.
- hiresNov 3, 2026
Stark Defence hires Stephen Brian, a former nuclear submarine commander for the British Royal Navy, to run its naval operations as it plans to develop the Vanta 24 in the UK and Germany.
- launchesNov 3, 2026
Stark Defence plans to launch the Vanta 24 in 2027, an uncrewed surface vessel designed to guard undersea cables and track Russia’s shadow fleet in European waters.
- launchesSep 29, 2026
Stark Defence introduces the Vanta 24 autonomous vessel for Baltic naval patrols, warship escort and critical subsea infrastructure protection in Germany on Nov 3rd '26.
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Stark Defence Filings
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Stark Defence's valuation, stock price, and market status.
Is Stark Defence a public or private company?
Stark Defence is a private company.
What is the current stock price of Stark Defence?
Stark Defence is a private company, so its shares have no public market price. Caplight tracks Stark Defence's secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates of its share price to Caplight users.
How much is Stark Defence worth (valuation)?
Stark Defence's valuation is estimated at $4.0B based on funding round data.
Can I buy Stark Defence stock?
Stark Defence shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.
When was Stark Defence's last funding round?
Stark Defence's most recent funding round was VC Round on June 23, 2026.
Who are the main investors in Stark Defence?
Key investors in Stark Defence include Sequoia Capital.
Will Stark Defence IPO soon?
No public IPO plans have been announced for Stark Defence.
How can I track Stark Defence secondary market activity?
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