ANDURIL DOUBLES VALUATION TO $61B WITH $5B RAISE

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WED, MAY 13, 2026

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Defense tech startup Anduril has raised $5 billion in new funding, doubling its valuation to $61 billion. The round was led by Thrive Capital and Andreessen Horowitz.

The funding round comes after Anduril generated $2.2 billion in revenue during 2025, marking significant growth for the defense technology company. Anduril develops autonomous systems and artificial intelligence software for military and defense applications. The company has positioned itself at the intersection of commercial AI advances and defense sector needs. Thrive Capital and a16z join existing investors backing the startup. The funding will support product development and expansion of Anduril's operations. The valuation increase reflects strong investor confidence in the defense tech sector and Anduril's execution. The company now ranks among the most valuable defense startups globally. Anduril's growth trajectory demonstrates sustained demand for advanced autonomous and AI capabilities in defense markets.

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ANDURIL DOUBLES VALUATION TO $61B WITH $5B RAISE

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