Cambridge Aerospace
About Cambridge Aerospace
Cambridge Aerospace is a Aerospace startup based in Cambridge, United Kingdom that has raised $636M in venture capital across 4 funding rounds since 2024. The company reached Series C stage in 2024 with a $36M round led by institutional investors. Cambridge Aerospace's investor base includes 8 institutional funds, with DFJ Growth leading the most recent equity round.
Cambridge Aerospace is a UK defence technology company developing low-cost interceptor missiles and counter-drone systems to address the critical cost asymmetry in European air defence, where a $20,000 attack drone forces defenders to fire a $1M+ NATO interceptor. The company's flagship product, Skyhammer, is a modular, affordable interceptor designed to counter Shahed-type attack drones at a fraction of legacy system costs; its portfolio also includes Starhammer (cruise-missile interceptor), Looking Glass (multistatic radar), and Nightstar (sovereign solid rocket motors). Founded in Cambridge in September 2024 by former MIT Aeronautics department head Steven Barrett, ex-Anduril director Chris Sylvan, former UK Defence Secretary Grant Shapps, and entrepreneur Junaid Hussain, the company holds a multi-million-pound UK Ministry of Defence contract and has raised over $630M across five rounds in under two years.
Cambridge Aerospace Funding Rounds Timeline
4 rounds · $636M raised · since 2024
| Round | Date | Amount | Valuation | Lead investor | Co-investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seed | 2024 | $36M | — | — | Never Lift |
| Series A | September 2025 | $100M | $400M | — | Never Lift, Lux Capital, Spark Capital, Lakestar, Accel |
| Series B | April 2026 | $200M | $1.3B | Elad Gil | Spark Capital |
| Series C | August 2026 | $300M | $3.4B | DFJ Growth | Lux Capital, Accel, Lakestar, Never Lift, Ora Global, Elad Gil |
Investors in Cambridge Aerospace
8 institutional investors across 4 rounds
Lead investors
Co-investors
Recent news about Cambridge Aerospace
- FundingCambridge Aerospace's valuation leaps to $3.4BN as raises $300MAugust 2026
Questions about Cambridge Aerospace
How much has Cambridge Aerospace raised?
Cambridge Aerospace has raised $636M across 4 funding rounds since 2024.
Who are the investors of Cambridge Aerospace?
Cambridge Aerospace's investors include DFJ Growth, Elad Gil, Spark Capital, Lux Capital, Accel, Lakestar, Never Lift, Ora Global.
When was Cambridge Aerospace's last funding round?
Cambridge Aerospace's most recent round was a $36M Seed in 2024.
What is Cambridge Aerospace's valuation?
Cambridge Aerospace reached a $3.4B valuation (unicorn status) with its Seed round in 2024.
Where is Cambridge Aerospace headquartered?
Cambridge Aerospace is headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom, and was founded in 2024 by Steven Barrett, Chris Sylvan, Grant Shapps, Junaid Hussain.