Hypersonica
German-British startup building Europe's first privately-funded sovereign hypersonic strike capability.
Hypersonica develops a next-generation hypersonic glide vehicle/strike system for NATO member states, targeting an initial shorter-range strike capability by 2027 and full operational capability by 2029. Founded December 2023 by CEO Dr. Philipp Kerth and CTO Dr. Marc Ewenz (both Oxford PhDs), incubated via TUM Venture Labs in Munich, with a subsidiary in London. Completed Europe's first privately-funded hypersonic test flight (Mach 6+, 300km+ range) at Andøya Space, Norway in February 2026, and closed a €23.3M Series A shortly after.
Overview
- Headquarters
- Wessling, Germany
- Founded
- 2023
- Employees
- ~58 (Tracxn estimate; LinkedIn lists a 51-200 employee band)
- Total funding
- €23.3M Series A
- Stage
- Series A
- Status
- active
- Domains
- Hypersonic strike systems, Missile technology, European defense sovereignty
- Website
- www.hypersonica.com
Founders2
- FounderPhilipp KerthCEO and co-founder of Hypersonica, developing hypersonic glide vehicle/strike systems for NATO member states. Holds an Oxford PhD; company incubated via TUM Venture Labs.
- FounderMarc EwenzCTO and co-founder of Hypersonica. Holds an Oxford PhD; company incubated via TUM Venture Labs.
Investors4
- FundPluralEuropean venture capital firm founded by experienced tech operators; participated in Phasecraft's $34M Series B (September 2025) and led Hypersonica's €23.3M Series A (February 2026).
- FundGeneral CatalystGlobal VC with dedicated defense and national security practice.
- Fund201 VenturesEuropean defense-tech-focused venture capital firm run by Eric Slesinger; portfolio includes Isembard, Polar Mist, and Delian Alliance Industries. (The prior claim that Helsing is a portfolio company was independently verified and refuted -- removed.)
- FundSPRINDGerman federal agency for breakthrough innovation; participated in Hypersonica's €23.3M Series A (February 2026).
Cap table0
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Raised per round
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| Holder | Instrument | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred (Series A) | ~25.0% | |
| Preferred (Series A) | ~25.0% | |
| Preferred (Series A) | ~25.0% | |
| Preferred (Series A, Lead) | ~25.0% |
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Frequently asked
- What does Hypersonica do?
- Hypersonica develops a next-generation hypersonic glide vehicle/strike system for NATO member states, targeting an initial shorter-range strike capability by 2027 and full operational capability by 2029. Founded December 2023 by CEO Dr. Philipp Kerth and CTO Dr. Marc Ewenz (both Oxford PhDs), incubated via TUM Venture Labs in Munich, with a subsidiary in London. Completed Europe's first privately-funded hypersonic test flight (Mach 6+, 300km+ range) at Andøya Space, Norway in February 2026, and closed a €23.3M Series A shortly after.
- Where is Hypersonica headquartered?
- Hypersonica is headquartered in Wessling, Germany and was founded in 2023.
- How much funding has Hypersonica raised?
- Hypersonica has raised €23.3M Series A in disclosed funding.
- What does Hypersonica specialize in?
- Hypersonica works across Hypersonic strike systems, Missile technology, European defense sovereignty.
Sources & citations5
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Raised a €23.3 million Series A led by Plural, with participation from Sprind, General Catalyst, and 201 Ventures, to deliver Europe's first sovereign hypersonic strike capability
Hypersonica: Hypersonica raises €23.3 million Series A to deliver Europe's first sovereign hypersonic strike capabilityVerified2026-02-10 - 2
German startup aims to deliver European hypersonic strike by 2029; founded December 2023 by Marc Ewenz and Philipp Kerth
Defense News: German startup aims to deliver European hypersonic strike by 2029Verified2026-02-10 - 3
Hypersonica CEO Dr. Philipp Kerth and CTO Dr. Marc Ewenz, both Oxford PhDs, incubated the company via TUM Venture Labs before its Series A
SPRIND: HypersonicaVerified2026-08-02 - 4
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Hypersonica's Mach 6+, 300km+ test flight used launch services and telemetry downlink from Andøya Space, Norway
European Security & Defence: Next-Generation Hypersonic CapabilitiesVerified2026-04-01