Hermeus Stock for Accredited Investors

Aerospace & Defense
By UpMarket Research  |  Last updated: September 2026
CEO AJ Piplica Founded 2018 HQ Atlanta, US

Hermeus is a private aerospace company building high-speed and hypersonic aircraft for commercial and defense uses. It focuses on rapid design, build, and test of Mach 5-class aircraft. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Atlanta. In April 2026, Hermeus raised $350 million in its Series C at a $1 billion post-money valuation, led by Khosla Ventures (equity lead); debt from Silicon Valley Bank, Pinegrove Venture Partners, Hercules Capital, Trinity Capital (TechCrunch and PR Newswire).

Access to pre-IPO shares is available to accredited investors through UpMarket.

Last Reported Valuation
$1B
Series C, 04/07/26, TechCrunch and PR Newswire
UpMarket Estimate
$1.18B
Based on UpMarket valuation model

How to Invest in Hermeus Through UpMarket

Hermeus shares are not on public exchanges. UpMarket provides accredited investors access through secondary market transactions.

Step 01

Verify accredited investor status

Confirm eligibility under SEC Rule 501 of Regulation D. Income or net worth threshold applies.

Step 02

Create an UpMarket account

Complete KYC/AML onboarding. Typically 1–2 business days. Licensed rep assigned on signup.

Step 03

Review available Hermeus offerings

Full offering memoranda and risk disclosures provided before any commitment is required.

Step 04

Complete subscription documents

Review and sign subscription agreement. All documents handled digitally through the platform.

Step 05

Fund your investment

Wire transfer or ACH. $50K minimum. Funds held in custodial account until close.

Pre-IPO investments are illiquid, speculative, and involve risk of total loss of capital.

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Valuation Growth Over Time

Post-money valuation by round
Previous rounds Most recent
DateRoundAmount raisedValuation
Apr 2026 Series C $1B

Hermeus's most recent reported round is its Series C, announced April 7, 2026. The round, led by K, h, o and s, valued the company at a reported $1 billion. Source: TechCrunch and PR Newswire. Data as of September 26, 2026.

Hermeus Revenue and Growth

Annual revenue

Why Investors Are Watching Hermeus

Growth Signal

Hermeus raised $350M at a $1B valuation in Series C

Hermeus closed a $350 million Series C in April 2026, lifting its post-money valuation to $1 billion. The round included $200 million in equity and $150 million in debt, bringing total capital raised to over $500 million.

Competitive Moat

RTX Ventures made a strategic investment in Hermeus

Raytheon Technologies’ venture arm, RTX Ventures, announced a strategic investment in Hermeus. The backing from a major aerospace and defense incumbent can strengthen supply-chain access and program credibility.

Market Opportunity

Hermeus is building high-Mach unmanned aircraft for defense

Hermeus says it is developing high-Mach unmanned aircraft for national security missions and hypersonic aircraft for defense and commercial use. The company’s mission includes building the fastest aircraft for the American warfighter.

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Hermeus Leadership Team

AJ PIPLICA
CEO
GLENN CASE
Founder
SKYLER SHUFORD
COO

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Hermeus Stock FAQ

No. As of March 2026, Hermeus is a private company and does not trade on any public stock exchange. Accredited investors can access Hermeus shares through UpMarket, a FINRA-registered broker-dealer that specializes in pre-IPO investments.

Hermeus does not have a public stock price because it is privately held. The most recent known share price comes from its last funding round. Pre-IPO share prices on the secondary market may differ from the last round price depending on supply, demand, and market conditions.

Yes. Accredited investors can indicate interest in Hermeus shares through UpMarket by filling out the form on this page or creating an account at upmarket.co. All pre-IPO offerings are subject to availability and require a $50,000 minimum investment. UpMarket is a FINRA-registered broker-dealer and has brokered alternative investments since 2019.

Pre-IPO investments carry significant risks. Hermeus shares are illiquid, meaning there is no public market to sell them quickly. There is no guaranteed exit timeline or return. The investment is speculative in nature, and investors should be prepared for the possibility of total loss. Valuations of private companies can fluctuate substantially between funding rounds. Investors should consult their financial advisor and review all offering documents before investing.

In a pre-IPO transaction, accredited investors purchase shares from existing shareholders (such as employees, early investors, or other holders) through secondary market platforms. The company itself does not issue new shares in these transactions. UpMarket facilitates these trades as a FINRA-registered broker-dealer, handling compliance, documentation, and settlement on behalf of both parties.

There are two primary exit paths for pre-IPO holdings: selling your shares on the secondary market to another buyer, or holding until the company completes an IPO or is acquired. Both paths are subject to transfer restrictions, company approval (right of first refusal), and market conditions. The timing of any exit is unpredictable, and investors should plan for a multi-year holding period.

The minimum investment for most pre-IPO offerings on UpMarket is $50,000. This amount may vary depending on the specific offering and share availability. There are no fees to create an UpMarket account or browse available investments. Investors only pay transaction-related fees when they complete an investment.

UpMarket's valuation estimate of $1.18B is derived from a proprietary model that incorporates multiple data sources: funding round data (Caplight), revenue estimates (Sacra), secondary market pricing, and public company comparables. The model applies a private company discount to the public comp multiple to account for illiquidity and information asymmetry. This estimate is not investment advice and may differ substantially from the price at which shares actually trade.

Hermeus was valued at $1B in its April 2026 Series C. Accredited investors can request Hermeus access through UpMarket.

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