German Drone Startup Stark Hits Unicorn Status

German defence startup Stark has surpassed a valuation of 1 billion euros following a recent funding round backed by international investors.

According to reports, Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund invested a double-digit million euro sum, alongside several European backers, pushing the drone maker into unicorn territory.

The investment comes as Germany prepares to strengthen its defence capabilities. Government documents indicate plans to order strike drones worth 536 million euros from Stark and fellow defence contractor Helsing.

The funding signals growing investor confidence in Europe’s defence technology sector amid rising demand for autonomous military systems.