As of 14 Oct 2026, Stark has raised $569.6M across 1 verified round on record (amounts in other currencies converted to USD); latest: €500M ($567M) fundraising round led by Founders Fund and Sequoia Capital, announced 23 Jun 2026.
STARK Defence sells military systems and software, including loitering munitions, unmanned surface vessels, and command and control software, primarily to defense forces.
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The source does not state a round stage or headquarters. The announcement date is inferred from the article's “Yesterday” wording and its 2026-06-24 publication date.
Published by hand (sifted.eu): "Berlin-based defence startup Stark has confirmed it has raised €500m to expand research, development and manufacturing capacity across Europe, confirming earlier reporting by Sifted that the company was in talks for a blockbuster funding round.": Checked by hand: Sifted reports the company confirmed the €500M round.
| Round | Amount | Announced | Lead | Buzz |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fundraising round fundraising round [ HISTORY ]: An earlier round, from the company's own announcement, found while researching the company. Checked like any round, but not new, so it stays out of the daily feed and alerts; a date range shows it. | $569.6M €500M ($567M) at €3.5B ($3.97B) valuation | 2026-06-23 | Founders Fund, Sequoia Capital | No recent discussion |
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The source does not state a round stage or headquarters. The announcement date is inferred from the article's “Yesterday” wording and its 2026-06-24 publication date. Published by hand (sifted.eu): "Berlin-based defence startup Stark has confirmed it has raised €500m to expand research, development and manufacturing capacity across Europe, confirming earlier reporting by Sifted that the company was in talks for a blockbuster funding round.": Checked by hand: Sifted reports the company confirmed the €500M round. | ||||