STARK key facts
as of Oct 2026- Developer of defence systems designed to support European defence sovereignty and multidomain military operations.
- STARK is valued at approximately $500.0M as of Oct 2026 (last reported valuation).
- It has raised $92.0M; the latest was Early Stage VC ($62.0M) in Oct 2025.
- Notable investors include Sequoia Capital, Founders Fund, 8VC, In-Q-Tel, Project A Ventures — 9 tracked in total.
- Status: Privately Held (backing).
STARK's last reported valuation, Oct 2025. Nothing priced has surfaced since.
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STARK funding rounds
No funding rounds for STARK are on record yet — either the company hasn't raised institutional capital, or the raise hasn't surfaced in our sources.
STARK valuation
STARK's last reported valuation was $500 million in Oct 2025. No priced round, secondary trade or fund mark has surfaced since.
STARK investors
9 investors are on record for STARK, including Sequoia Capital, Founders Fund, 8VC and In-Q-Tel. By type, the record holds 4 venture capital firms, 1 family office and 1 asset manager.
About STARK
Developer of defence systems designed to support European defence sovereignty and multidomain military operations. The company offers one-way effectors, unmanned surface vessels, command and control software, industrial-scale production capabilities, and research and development programs, enabling defence organizations to deploy loitering munitions, maritime deterrent systems, and coordinated operational technologies.
- Sector
- Business Products and Services (B2B)
- HQ
- Berlin, Germany
- Founded
- 2023
- Employees
- 400
- Website
- stark-defence.com/
- Ownership
- Privately Held (backing)
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