

Startup · United Kingdom
Cambridge Aerospace
HQ Cambridge, United KingdomFounded 202451-200 employees
Drones and missiles defense.
Funding3 rounds · $600M
- Equity raised
- $600M
- Latest
- $300MSeries C · Aug 10, 2026
- Last valuation
- $3.40BPost-money · Series C · Aug 10, 2026
| Announced | Stage | Valuation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2025 | Series A | $400M | Basis not stated |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Series C | $3.40B | Post-money |
| Announced | Stage | Amount | Valuation | Lead investors | Other investors | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2026 | Series C | $300M | $3.40B | DFJ Growth | Accel, Elad Gil & Co, Lakestar, Lux Capital, Spark Capital | Reported |
| Aug 14, 2025 | Series A | $100M | $400M? | Spark Capital | Accel, Expeditions, Lakestar, Lux Capital | Reported |
| 2026 | Series B | $200M | $1.30B? | Elad Gil & Co, Spark Capital | — | Reported |
- Series CLed by DFJ GrowthWith Accel, Elad Gil & Co, Lakestar, Lux Capital, Spark CapitalValuation $3.40B$300MAug 10, 2026
- $100MAug 14, 2025
- $200M2026
Raised counts equity rounds; debt, secondary sales and grants are totaled separately. Amounts in other currencies are converted at the announcement month's average rate. A ~ marks an estimated or converted amount.
Capabilities3
| Technology | Role | Maturity | TRL | Notes | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air and missile defense | Developer | — | — | classify_sectors run 37, haiku, taxonomy 2026-10-18b: Described as 'Drones and missiles defense', a military air defense business. | Reported |
| Strike and munitions | Developer | — | — | classify_sectors run 37, haiku, taxonomy 2026-10-18b: Described as 'Drones and missiles defense', a military air defense business. | Reported |
| Uncrewed systems | Developer | — | — | classify_sectors run 37, haiku, taxonomy 2026-10-18b: Described as 'Drones and missiles defense', a military air defense business. | Reported |
- Developerclassify_sectors run 37, haiku, taxonomy 2026-10-18b: Described as 'Drones and missiles defense', a military air defense business.—Reported
- Developerclassify_sectors run 37, haiku, taxonomy 2026-10-18b: Described as 'Drones and missiles defense', a military air defense business.—Reported
- Developerclassify_sectors run 37, haiku, taxonomy 2026-10-18b: Described as 'Drones and missiles defense', a military air defense business.—Reported
Maturity and TRL describe this organization's work; the field-wide maturity is on each technology's page.
People3
| Person | Role |
|---|---|
| Chris Sylvan | Founder |
| Junaid Hussain | Founder |
| Steven Barrett | Founder |
Hiring Observations5 observed listings
Munich, Bavaria, Germany · Full-time · Engineering
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Sources18
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Profile5
- 1Government recordCAMBRIDGE AEROSPACE LIMITED overview - Companies House
Companies House · Supports Organization · founded year
“Incorporated on 4 September 2024”
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Defence Finance Monitor · Supports Organization · name
“Cambridge Aerospace Ltd surfaced publicly around DSEI 2025 with two interceptor designs and its own rocket motor, having accumulated more”
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Octen Business Search · Supports Organization · hq region
“hq_region: Cambridgeshire (profile: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom)”
Funding6
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Tech.eu · Aug 10, 2026 · Supports Funding round · amount, Funding round · announced on, Funding round · post money valuation usd, Organization · ownership
“DFJ Growth and supported by Lux, Accel, Lakestar, Never Lift, Ora Global and Elad Gil.”
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The Times · Aug 10, 2026 · Supports Funding round · amount
“The company raised $200 million at a $1.3 billion valuation in April, a funding round co-led by the entrepreneur and investor Elad Gil and the venture capital firm Spark Capital”
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Resilience Media · Aug 1, 2026 · Supports Funding round · post money valuation usd
“it’s raised $300 million at a post-money valuation of $3.4 billion”
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The Next Web · Jun 11, 2026 · Supports Funding round · post money valuation usd
“the $400M valuation Bloomberg reported it raised at a year ago”
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Nordic9 · Aug 14, 2025 · Supports Funding round · amount
“Cambridge Aerospace closed a $100mn series A round led by Spark Capital, valuing the start-up at about $400mn”
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Tectonic · Supports Funding round · amount
“announced that it's raised a $300M Series C at a $3.4B valuation led by DFJ Growth with participation from Lux, Accel, Lakestar, Never Lift, Ora Global, and Elad Gil & Co.”
People1
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Crunchbase via Bright Data · Supports Organization · headquarters, Role · founders
“{"country_code": "United Kingdom", "location": [{"name": "Cambridge", "permalink": "cambridge-cambridgeshire"}, {"name": "Cambridgeshire", "permalink": "cambridgeshire-united-kingdom"}, {"name": "United Kingdom", "permalink": "united-kingdom"}, {"name": "Europe", "permalink": "europe"}]}”
Other6
- 13
LinkedIn via Bright Data · Supports Organization · company size, Organization · logo, Organization · url, Organization metric · employees in linkedin, Organization metric · followers
“{"company_size": "51-200 employees"}”
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LinkedIn via Bright Data · Supports Job posting · job listing
“{"company_id": "108341488", "company_name": "Cambridge Aerospace", "company_url": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/cambridgeaerospace?trk=public_jobs_topcard-org-name", "job_employment_type": "Full-time", "job_location": "Cambridge, England, United Kingdom", "job_posted_time": "3 weeks ago", "job_posting_id": "4466051691", "job_seniority_level": "Mid-Senior level", "job_summary": "Overview We are looking for a Senior FPGA Engineer to take technical ownership of complex FPGA‑based designs, from early architecture through implementation, verification, and hardware bring‑up. This role is suited to an experienced engineer who is comfortable making system‑level design decisions, mentoring others, and delivering robust, production‑ready RTL, while remaining actively hands‑on in Verilog, simulation, and debugging. You will work on high‑performance digital systems, potentially interfacing with RF, mixed‑signal, or high‑speed domains, and will play a key role in setting design quality and verification standards within the team. Responsibilities Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of FPGA solutions using Verilog HDL Translate system‑level requirements into clear, maintainable RTL architectures Own complete design blocks from concept through to deployed hardware Review and guide Verilog written by other engineers, setting best practices Define and contribute to verification strategies, including self‑checking testbenches Support FPGA bring‑up, debugging and performance validation on real hardware Work closely with hardware, RF, and embedded software teams to ensure clean integration Contribute to technical planning and risk reduction for future designs Provide technical mentorship to junior and mid‑level engineers Requirements Strong, demonstrable experience designing production FPGA systems in Verilog Deep understanding of Clock‑domain crossing and reset strategies Pipelined architectures and timing closure FSM design, datapaths, and control logic Experience with modern FPGA tools (e.g. Xilinx Vivado; Intel Quartus) Confidence debugging across RTL, simulation and hardware Design and implementation of DSP blocks Nice to have Experience with RF or mixed‑signal systems ADCs/DACs, clocking architectures, JESD‑style interfaces Digital modulation concepts Familiarity with Linux/device tree configuration Experience with Python‑based verification Designing testable, simulation‑first architectures Familiarity with high‑speed or SoC‑based FPGA platforms Hands‑on lab experience with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers and RF test equipment What We Offer Competitive compensation and stock options Private Medical & Dental Cycle to work scheme Lunchtime catering on site About Us The mission of Cambridge Aerospace is to eliminate the risk of existential war in Europe. That risk comes from the air – low-cost drones and cruise missiles now manufactured in colossal volumes by our adversaries, ballistic missiles capable of ending the world as we know it, and a new generation of hypersonic weapons that evade every existing defence. We’re building low-cost interceptors that defeat these threats, and the surveillance systems to detect and target them – at a cost taxpayers can afford, at the pace the threat demands, and with sovereign supply chains that assure delivery. We have immense backing from the world’s best venture funds. We’re one of the fastest growing defence technology companies in history. And we’re hiring the best engineers to prosecute the mission. If you are in the top 1%, willing to work harder than you ever have, build technology better than anyone else, and contribute to the defining challenge of our time, now is the time to join us. Our Commitment to Inclusion We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace . If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply . Show more Show less", "job_title": "Senior FPGA Engineer", "timestamp": "2026-10-05T05:42:04.409Z"}”
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LinkedIn via Bright Data · Supports Job posting · job listing
“{"company_id": "108341488", "company_name": "Cambridge Aerospace", "company_url": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/cambridgeaerospace?trk=public_jobs_topcard-org-name", "job_employment_type": "Full-time", "job_location": "Cambridge, England, United Kingdom", "job_posted_time": "1 week ago", "job_posting_id": "4470916186", "job_seniority_level": "Mid-Senior level", "job_summary": "Overview Join Cambridge Aerospace to lead our Information Security Governance, Risk and Assurance Programme . This is a hands-on leadership role, owning and developing our Information Security Management System (ISMS) and embedding practical, proportionate security across a rapidly growing defence business. Working closely with IT, Security Engineering, Platform Engineering and the wider business, you’ll help protect sensitive information, strengthen our security culture and support international growth. Responsibilities Own, operate and continually improve our ISMS, information security policies, standards and risk management processes. Lead ISO 27001 certification and ongoing assurance, coordinating audits, evidence collection and corrective actions. Oversee supplier security assessments and customer assurance responses, supporting defence and contractual security requirements. Work with business and technical teams to assess risks, agree controls and drive improvements, incorporating lessons from incidents and reporting progress to leadership. Build a positive security culture through engaging awareness activities, practical guidance and collaboration, making security part of everyday decision-making and encouraging people to raise concerns. Requirements Hands-on experience implementing and running an ISMS, from establishing its scope, policies and risk processes through to day-to-day operation, audits and continual improvement. Strong practical knowledge of ISO 27001 and the ability to translate security requirements into clear, achievable actions. Comfortable taking ownership, influencing stakeholders and improving security behaviours across an organisation—not just writing policies. Must have experience within the Defence space Understanding and experiences of UK Security clearances Preferred Qualifications / Experience Experience applying NIST frameworks, supporting SOC 2 readiness or audits, or working with Cyber Essentials would be valuable. Experience in a highly regulated environment, such as defence or aerospace, and working alongside Quality Management teams to align policies, processes, audits and continual improvement would also be advantageous. What We Offer Competitive salary Stock options, giving you the opportunity to share in the long-term success of Cambridge Aerospace Private medical and dental insurance Cycle to work scheme Catered lunches The opportunity to work alongside an ambitious, highly capable team developing technology with a tangible real-world mission About Us Cambridge Aerospace is a fast-growing defence technology company developing advanced aerospace and defence systems to protect Europe and its allies. We combine world-class engineering talent, rapid innovation and scalable manufacturing to develop capabilities that can move from concept to deployment at exceptional speed. Our mission is to eliminate the risk of existential war in Europe. We are developing next-generation systems to address some of the most significant threats facing the UK and its allies, including low-cost drones, cruise missiles, ballistic missiles and hypersonic weapons. Our Commitment to Inclusion Cambridge Aerospace is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can do their best work. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and make employment decisions based on skills, experience and potential. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Show more Show less", "job_title": "Information Security Manager", "timestamp": "2026-10-05T05:42:04.020Z"}”
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LinkedIn via Bright Data · Supports Job posting · job listing
“{"company_id": "108341488", "company_name": "Cambridge Aerospace", "company_url": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/cambridgeaerospace?trk=public_jobs_topcard-org-name", "job_employment_type": "Full-time", "job_location": "Munich, Bavaria, Germany", "job_posted_time": "2 days ago", "job_posting_id": "4474738131", "job_seniority_level": "Mid-Senior level", "job_summary": "Overview The Design Engineer (Mechanical / CAD) is responsible for translating early aircraft concepts into robust, high-quality digital geometry, forming the foundation for all subsequent engineering activities. The role plays a key part in defining the aircraft’s Outer Mold Line (OML) and wetted surfaces, ensuring geometric integrity, consistency, and usability of design data from the earliest stages of development. Operating at the interface between conceptual design and engineering realisation, this position supports rapid iteration of aircraft configurations in close collaboration with aerodynamics and aircraft design leadership. Over time, the role offers the opportunity to contribute to the establishment of a structured CAD capability, including the development of modelling standards, best practices, and team growth. Responsibilities Develop and maintain high-quality CAD models of aircraft concepts Support the definition and refinement of the aircraft Outer Mold Line (OML) and overall wetted surfaces Generate clean, watertight surface models from early-stage concepts and engineering input Collaborate closely with aerodynamics and aircraft design leadership to iterate and optimize geometry Ensure geometric consistency and robustness of CAD data for downstream use Contribute to the evolution of internal CAD best practices and modelling standards Support the transition from conceptual design into more mature design phases You will be working closely with the Aerodynamics Team, Aircraft Architect, Structural Design Lead and Cross-functional engineering teams Ownership of assigned CAD models and geometric definitions Responsibility for delivering high-quality, usable design data to the engineering team Opportunity to expand scope over time, including: Defining CAD and design best practices Supporting the build-up of a CAD capability Potentially contributing to or leading a future CAD/design team Requirements Strong hands-on experience with CAD tools Proven ability to create high-quality, watertight surface models from scratch Solid understanding of geometric modelling principles and surface construction Ability to work independently, with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset Good engineering judgement and attention to detail Degree (BSc/MSc) in Engineering is preferred but not mandatory Preferred Qualifications/Experience Background in aerospace engineering (strongly preferred); automotive experience also considered Experience with primary structure design, particularly in composite structures Broader mechanical engineering background beyond pure CAD operation Exposure to early-stage aircraft or complex product development programs What We Offer Competitive compensation and stock options Private Medical & Dental Cycle to work scheme Lunchtime catering on site About Us The mission of Cambridge Aerospace is to eliminate the risk of existential war in Europe. That risk comes from the air: low-cost drones and cruise missiles now manufactured in colossal volumes by our adversaries, ballistic missiles capable of ending the world as we know it, and a new generation of hypersonic weapons that evade every existing defence. We are building low-cost interceptors that defeat these threats, and the surveillance systems needed to detect and target them, at a cost taxpayers can afford, at the pace the threat demands and with sovereign supply chains that assure delivery. We have immense backing from some of the world’s leading venture funds. We are one of the fastest-growing defence technology companies in history, and we are hiring talented people who want to develop their skills while contributing to an important mission. If you are ambitious, eager to learn, willing to work hard and excited by the opportunity to build technology that addresses one of the defining challenges of our time, now is the time to join us. Our Commitment to Inclusion We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you are excited about this role but do not meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We are interested in your practical ability, potential and willingness to learn, not whether you have followed a traditional academic career path. Show more Show less", "job_title": "Design Engineer (Mechanical / CAD)", "timestamp": "2026-10-05T05:42:07.127Z"}”
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LinkedIn via Bright Data · Supports Job posting · job listing
“{"company_id": "108341488", "company_name": "Cambridge Aerospace", "company_url": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/cambridgeaerospace?trk=public_jobs_topcard-org-name", "job_employment_type": "Full-time", "job_location": "Munich, Bavaria, Germany", "job_posted_time": "2 days ago", "job_posting_id": "4474738560", "job_seniority_level": "Mid-Senior level", "job_summary": "Overview We are seeking a Senior Loads Engineer to define and establish static and dynamic flight and ground loads processes across all phases of aircraft development within the Flight Physics domain. Operating at the intersection of Flight Physics, Modelling & Simulation and Structural Engineering, you will take ownership of loads methodologies, tools, processes and airworthiness compliance, ensuring operational, manoeuvre and gust loads are accurately determined and communicated to downstream engineering teams. Responsibilities Define and apply static and dynamic flight and ground loads calculation methods, workflows and tools across conceptual, preliminary and detailed design phases Establish integrated loads processes, data interfaces and pipelines between Flight Physics, Modelling & Simulation and Structures Work closely with Modelling & Simulation teams to integrate flight dynamics models into loads generation routines Provide Structural Engineering teams with limit and ultimate load cases, critical load envelopes and balanced force distributions Perform loads loop iterations and support multidisciplinary design trade-offs relating to aircraft configuration, weight and aeroelastic behaviour Support the definition and implementation of airworthiness and certification compliance strategies relating to flight and ground loads Requirements MSc or equivalent in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field Extensive senior-level experience in aircraft loads engineering across multiple design phases Deep knowledge of flight physics, flight mechanics, gust and manoeuvre criteria and structural load path interactions Hands-on experience developing load generation tools, scripts and automation Strong experience working with Modelling & Simulation environments and interfacing loads data with structural analysis teams Solid understanding of aircraft certification requirements such as CS-23, CS-25, SC-VTOL or military equivalents Preferred Qualifications/Experience Experience building or leading a loads engineering function Background in unmanned aircraft systems or complex aircraft configurations Experience defining internal loads methodologies, processes and engineering best practices Experience mentoring and developing less experienced engineers Experience contributing to multidisciplinary aircraft design and loads integration Experience in fast paced R&D or startup environments, with rapid prototype iteration times What We Offer Competitive compensation and stock options Private Medical & Dental Cycle to work scheme Lunchtime catering on site About Us The mission of Cambridge Aerospace is to eliminate the risk of existential war in Europe. That risk comes from the air – low-cost drones and cruise missiles now manufactured in colossal volumes by our adversaries, ballistic missiles capable of ending the world as we know it, and a new generation of hypersonic weapons that evade every existing defence. We’re building low-cost interceptors that defeat these threats, and the surveillance systems to detect and target them – at a cost taxpayers can afford, at the pace the threat demands, and with sovereign supply chains that assure delivery. We have immense backing from the world’s best venture funds. We’re one of the fastest growing defence technology companies in history. And we’re hiring the best engineers to prosecute the mission. If you are in the top 1%, willing to work harder than you ever have, build technology better than anyone else, and contribute to the defining challenge of our time, now is the time to join us. Our Commitment to Inclusion We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Show more Show less", "job_title": "Senior Loads Engineer", "timestamp": "2026-10-05T05:42:02.337Z"}”
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LinkedIn via Bright Data · Supports Job posting · job listing
“{"company_id": "108341488", "company_name": "Cambridge Aerospace", "company_url": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/cambridgeaerospace?trk=public_jobs_topcard-org-name", "job_employment_type": "Full-time", "job_location": "Munich, Bavaria, Germany", "job_posted_time": "2 days ago", "job_posting_id": "4474741507", "job_seniority_level": "Mid-Senior level", "job_summary": "Overview We are seeking a Senior Aerodynamics, CFD & Aircraft Design Engineer to drive aerodynamic development from early conceptual and preliminary configuration sizing through to high-fidelity CFD simulation and multidisciplinary design optimisation. You will play a central role in shaping aerodynamic performance, the aircraft Outer Mould Line and overall aerodynamic efficiency, combining first-principles engineering, fast-turnaround semi-empirical methods and advanced 3D CFD within a multidisciplinary aircraft design environment. Responsibilities Lead aerodynamic sizing, evaluation and optimisation from conceptual design through preliminary design phases Develop and apply semi-empirical methods alongside high-fidelity 3D CFD simulations to support aircraft design decisions Support the definition and refinement of the aircraft Outer Mould Line and aerodynamic surfaces, including propulsion integration from an aerodynamic perspective Build aerodynamic databases and assess flow physics across subsonic, transonic and powered flight regimes Establish internal CFD best practices, meshing strategies, solver verification routines and post-processing pipelines Work closely with Flight Physics, Controls and wider engineering teams to support stability, control and multidisciplinary aircraft design trade-offs Requirements MSc or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Computational Fluid Dynamics or a closely related discipline Extensive experience in aircraft aerodynamic design and analysis across conceptual and preliminary design phases High proficiency with industrial CFD solvers, mesh generation tools and post-processing toolchains Strong foundation in semi-empirical aerodynamic prediction, first-principles analysis and aircraft sizing methods Demonstrated experience supporting and negotiating multidisciplinary trade-offs within an active aircraft development environment Deep understanding of aircraft flight physics, aerodynamics and fluid dynamics Preferred Qualifications/Experience Background in unmanned aerial vehicle or military aircraft design Experience acting as a technical authority for aerodynamic performance prediction, sizing trade-offs or CFD methodology Experience influencing aircraft configuration selection and Outer Mould Line development Experience defining internal CFD workflows, HPC toolchains or aerodynamic sizing standards Experience across subsonic, transonic and powered aerodynamic regimes Experience in fast paced R&D or startup environments, with rapid prototype iteration times What We Offer Competitive compensation and stock options Private Medical & Dental Cycle to work scheme Lunchtime catering on site About Us The mission of Cambridge Aerospace is to eliminate the risk of existential war in Europe. That risk comes from the air – low-cost drones and cruise missiles now manufactured in colossal volumes by our adversaries, ballistic missiles capable of ending the world as we know it, and a new generation of hypersonic weapons that evade every existing defence. We’re building low-cost interceptors that defeat these threats, and the surveillance systems to detect and target them – at a cost taxpayers can afford, at the pace the threat demands, and with sovereign supply chains that assure delivery. We have immense backing from the world’s best venture funds. We’re one of the fastest growing defence technology companies in history. And we’re hiring the best engineers to prosecute the mission. If you are in the top 1%, willing to work harder than you ever have, build technology better than anyone else, and contribute to the defining challenge of our time, now is the time to join us. Our Commitment to Inclusion We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Show more Show less", "job_title": "Senior Aerodynamics, CFD & Aircraft Design Engineer", "timestamp": "2026-10-05T05:42:03.133Z"}”
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