German armed drone startup Stark has secured a fresh round of undisclosed funding that reportedly boosts its valuation above €1bn, Manager Magazin reports.
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February 13, 2026
Drone startup Stark 'reaches unicorn valuation' following German armed forces deal
The contract is worth €2.4bn, according to a source close to the company
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