Stark Secures $325 Million Investment At $2.7 Billion Valuation For Military Tech Innovations

Berlin-based defence startup Stark is in talks to raise at least €300 million (about $325 million) at a valuation of roughly €2.5 billion (about $2.7 billion), significantly increasing its previous unicorn valuation this year.

Summary of transaction details:

• Deal Type: Investment
• Transaction Amount: $325,000,000
• Company Valuation: $2,700,000,000
• Founders: Florian Seibel & Johannes Schaback
• Headquarters: Berlin, Germany

Founded in 2024, Stark specializes in autonomous strike drones and loitering munitions systems. The company has already secured a major contract with the German military, responding to the increasing European defence spending and a growing investor interest in military technology.