Thermopylae Aerospace
Early-stage developer of low-cost interceptor drones and autonomous air defense systems, founded by a Ukrainian engineer.
M-SHORAD air defense system on Germany's Baltic coast. Photo: U.S. Army photo by Maj. Robert Fellingham, Public domain (PD-USGov-Military-Army).
Funding history
| Date | Round | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Pre-seed | $1.6M |
Why it matters
Pre-seed raised to develop drone interceptors initially aimed at Ukrainian forces.
Is Thermopylae Aerospace publicly traded?
Thermopylae Aerospace is privately held as of November 14, 2026: there is no ticker and no announced IPO. Shares are not available on public exchanges.
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Thermopylae Aerospace: key questions
What does Thermopylae Aerospace do?
Early-stage developer of low-cost interceptor drones and autonomous air defense systems, founded by a Ukrainian engineer.
Where is Thermopylae Aerospace based?
Thermopylae Aerospace is headquartered in San Francisco, California. It was founded in 2025.
How much funding has Thermopylae Aerospace raised?
Total funding is ~$1.6M, based on announced and reported rounds. Latest round: Pre-seed, $1.6M, Nov 2025.
Who are Thermopylae Aerospace's investors?
Notable investors include Norgard Capital, Naval Ravikant, UA1 VC.
Is Thermopylae Aerospace publicly traded?
Thermopylae Aerospace is privately held as of November 14, 2026: there is no ticker and no announced IPO. Shares are not available on public exchanges.
Can you buy Thermopylae Aerospace stock?
Not on a public exchange: Thermopylae Aerospace is a private company. Shares of private companies change hands only in private transactions open to accredited investors, when the company allows it. This is not investment advice.
Sources
- vcbacked.co/company/thermopylae-aerospace
- seedtable.com/companies/thermopylae-aerospace/funding-rounds/pre-seed-2025-11
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