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75 employees
American aerospace manufacturer, Hermeus Corporation, innovating hypersonic commercial air travel.
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Founded
2018
Founded in 2018 by AJ Piplica, Skyler Shuford, Glenn Case, and Mike Smayda, Hermeus Corporation is an American aerospace startup based in Atlanta, Georgia. The company’s core mission is to operationalize hypersonic aircraft, aiming to revolutionize air travel with Mach 5 capable commercial airliners. Hermeus focuses on developing multiple dual-use aircraft, including products like Chimera, Quarterhorse, Darkhorse, and Halcyon, designed to drastically reduce flight times and enhance global connectivity.
Hermeus has garnered significant attention and investment, notably receiving an initial funding round led by Khosla Ventures and raising $100 million in March 2022. The company’s leadership team includes notable figures such as CEO AJ Piplica and CTO Glenn Case. Hermeus has made substantial progress in the aerospace industry, contributing to advancements in hypersonic technology and positioning itself as a key player in the future of high-speed air travel.
Operating Status
Active
Ownership Type(s)
Venture Capital, Private
Main Product(s)
Hypersonic Aircraft
Technology
Aerospace
Tags
SaaS
Model Types
Hardware
Revenue Type(s)
Enterprise, Government
Customer Type(s)
United States
When was Hermeus founded?
Hermeus was founded in 2018.
Where is Hermeus's headquarters located?
Hermeus's headquarters is located in Atlanta, GA, US.
When was Hermeus's last funding round?
Hermeus's most recent funding round was for $100M (USD) in March 2022.
How many employees does Hermeus have?
Hermeus has 75 employees as of Feb 5, 2024.
How much has Hermeus raised to-date?
As of July 05, 2023, Hermeus has raised a total of $176M (USD) since Mar 10, 2022.
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Total Raised to Date
$176M
USD
Last Update Mar 10, 2022
Last Deal Details
$100M
USD
Mar 10, 2022
Series B
Current Employees
75
Last updated: Feb 5, 2024
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