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Hermeus
AddedFeb 15, 2024
UpdatedJun 24, 2026
Hermeus

Hermeus

Series B

American aerospace manufacturer, Hermeus Corporation, innovating hypersonic commercial air travel.

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Atlanta, GA, US
Founded
2018
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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.

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Hermeus - Quick Facts

Who are Hermeus' competitors?

Companies similar to Hermeus include Venus Aerospace, Starfighters Space, New Frontier Aerospace and Velontra.

When was Hermeus founded?

Hermeus was founded in 2018.

Where is Hermeus' headquarters located?

Hermeus' headquarters is located in Atlanta, GA, US.

When was Hermeus' last funding round?

Hermeus' most recent funding round was for $100M (USD) in March 2022.

How much has Hermeus raised to-date?

As of Mar 10, 2022, Hermeus has raised a total of $176M (USD).

How many employees does Hermeus have?

Hermeus has 75 employees as of Feb 5, 2024.

Hermeus - Classification

Industry
  • Hardware
Ownership
  • Private
  • Venture Capital
Technology
  • Aerospace
Geographic Exposure
  • United States
Main Product
  • Hypersonic Aircraft
Tags
  • SaaS
NAICS
  • 481000Air Transportation
  • 481100Scheduled Air Transportation
  • 481110Scheduled Air Transportation
  • 481111Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation
  • 480000Transportation and Warehousing
SIC
  • 4500Transportation By Air
  • 4510Air Transportation, Scheduled, And Air Courier Services
  • 4512Air Transportation, Scheduled
Show 14 more industry codes
NAICS
  • 336400Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing
  • 330000Manufacturing
  • 336000Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
  • 336100Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
  • 336410Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing
  • 336411Aircraft Manufacturing
SIC
  • 3700Transportation Equipment
  • 4700Transportation Services
  • 3710Motor Vehicles And Motor Vehicle Equipment
  • 3720Aircraft And Parts
  • 4720Arrangement Of Passenger Transportation
  • 3711Motor Vehicles And Passenger Car Bodies
  • 3721Aircraft
  • 4729Arrangement Of Passenger Transportation, Not Elsewhere Classified