Hermeus IPO status, timeline, valuation and S-1 filing tracker. Last updated August 2026.
| Industry | Defense Tech / Aerospace |
| Stage | series_e |
| IPO Status | Pre-IPO |
| Valuation | $4.2B |
| Total Funding | $1.3B |
| Headquarters | El Segundo, CA |
| IPO Readiness Score | 69/100 |
| Founded | 2020 |
Track Hermeus IPO status, valuation updates, and S-1 filing milestones on TechStackIPO. Last updated August 2026.
Defense aviation company building high-Mach unmanned aircraft and hypersonic vehicles
Hermeus is in the pre-IPO phase as of August 2026. The company has an IPO readiness score of 69/100, suggesting it may be 1–3 years from a public listing depending on market conditions and internal milestones. Pre-IPO companies at this stage typically evaluate market conditions, complete board appointments, and engage underwriters before initiating the formal S-1 filing process.
Hermeus is valued at $4.2B based on the most recent private market data. The company has raised a total of $1.3B in funding. Private market valuations are determined by the latest funding round and may differ from eventual IPO pricing, which reflects public market conditions, investor demand, and comparable company multiples at the time of listing.
Funding rounds from seed through latest — Series A, B, C and beyond.
| Round | Date | Amount | Valuation | Lead Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series C | Apr 2026 | $350M | — | Khosla Ventures |
| Series E | Jun 2026 | $400M | — | — |
Total funding raised: $1.3B
Bear / base / bull scenarios based on current private market valuation and comparable IPO multiples.
| Scenario | Est. Valuation | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Bear | $3.1B | Compressed multiples, delayed listing |
| Base | $4.2B | Last private round valuation |
| Bull | $5.9B | Strong market, premium AI/tech multiple |
Estimates are illustrative. Not investment advice. All figures based on publicly available data.
Hermeus has an IPO readiness score of 69/100 on TechStackIPO. A moderate readiness score suggests the company may be 2–4 years from IPO.
Hermeus's last known private valuation is $4.2B. IPO valuations typically reflect current market conditions at time of listing and may differ from private market valuations.
Pre-IPO access options may include: (1) secondary market platforms such as Forge Global or EquityZen that facilitate private share sales, (2) ETFs holding pre-IPO companies or venture portfolios, and (3) direct secondary share purchases if eligible as an accredited investor. TechStackIPO tracks availability but does not facilitate investments.
No. Hermeus has not yet filed an S-1 registration statement with the SEC as of TechStackIPO's latest data update.
Hermeus operates in the Defense Tech / Aerospace sector. TechStackIPO tracks multiple Defense Tech / Aerospace companies from seed through IPO, including their funding rounds, valuations, and IPO readiness scores. You can compare Hermeus against other Defense Tech / Aerospace companies using TechStackIPO's comparison tool.
Hermeus is at the series_e stage. The company has raised a total of $1.3B in funding. Companies at this funding stage are typically scaling operations, expanding market share, and evaluating public market timing.
Hermeus is headquartered in El Segundo, CA. The company's location can influence IPO exchange selection, regulatory requirements, and investor interest. Companies headquartered in major tech hubs often benefit from proximity to venture capital networks and talent pools.