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Stark DefenseUnicorn · $2–5B
Stark Defense is a European defense startup headquartered in Berlin, Germany, that plans full-cycle UAV manufacturing in Ukraine. Backed by investors like Sequoia and Founders Fund, the company develops defense solutions and maintains multiple European offices.
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Stark Defense at a glance
Stark Defense is a defense company headquartered in Berlin, Germany. It has raised at least $77M across the 2 funding rounds on record. Its most recent funding round, Series A, raised $62M in August 2025. Xcout tracks 3 named people at Stark Defense, including Uwe Horstmann (CEO).
Stark Defense leadership
- Uwe HorstmannCEO
- Florian Seibelco-founder
- Johannes Schabackco-founder
Stark Defense funding rounds
At least $77M raised across the 2 rounds on record. Every round on record:
| Date | Round | Amount | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Series A | $62M | 8 named | |
| Series A | $15M | 9 named |
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Stark Defense competitors
A few of Stark Defense's closest competitors — see the full list of competitors and alternatives →
SkyFall is a Ukrainian defense technology company that specializes in the development, research, and large-scale production of unmanned aerial systems for military applications. The company operates a corporate ecosystem integrating research and development capabilities with manufacturing lines for drone technology.
Unmanned Defense Systems is a mission systems partnership based in Vilnius, Lithuania, that delivers battle-tested UAV technology and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance solutions to military clients.
Shield AI, Inc. is an American aerospace and defense technology company based in San Diego, California, that develops artificial intelligence.
Baykar is a defense technology company specializing in unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems, simulators, and aerospace technologies.
Twentyfour Industries is a European company that specializes in the production and deployment of drones at scale. The company's website indicates that it is currently preparing a new site and provides career information.
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- 3 named people with titles, LinkedIn and board committees
- 2 funding rounds with the investors in each, and who they co-invest with
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