Hypersonica Raises $100M Series A+ Led by Entrepreneur Sam Altman

Hypersonica, a defence startup based in Feldkirchen, Germany, has secured $100M in a Series A+ funding round led by entrepreneur Sam Altman.

Other participants in this funding round include General Catalyst, Plural, and 201 Ventures. The funds will be utilized to expedite the development of their deep strike system, increase the number of test flights, and expand their operations and manufacturing capabilities in Europe.

Hypersonica is dedicated to creating hypersonic missile technology, aiming to serve the growing demand for advanced defense capabilities. Remarkably, the company achieved a Mach 6 test flight just nine months after transitioning from concept to execution.

Founded in 2023, Hypersonica has already demonstrated significant traction in the defence sector with a strong focus on hypersonic technology. The company previously raised €2.5M in seed funding and went on to secure €23.3M in a Series A round.

The company is led by CEO Philipp Kerth, who has been instrumental in steering its vision and growth.

Alexander Schmitt remarked, "Hypersonica is redefining how advanced defence capability gets built."

Company	Hypersonica
Round	Series A+
Amount	$100M
Lead Investor	entrepreneur Sam Altman
Investors	General Catalyst, Plural, 201 Ventures
Founders	Philipp Kerth, Sam Altman, Dr Marc Ewenz
Sectors	defence