Destinus
Zurich, Zurich, United States · Information Technology, Manufacturing, Privacy And Security
Destinus is a vertically integrated European developer of autonomous flight systems for defense applications. Our expertise includes unmanned aircraft, advanced turbojet propulsion, flight software, and trustworthy AI solutions, enabling operations from subsonic to supersonic, and, in the future, hypersonic speeds.
Key facts
- Headquarters
- Zurich, Zurich, United States
- Employees
- 700
- Industries
- Information Technology, Manufacturing, Privacy And Security
- Status
- Private
- Website
- destinus.co
- Company page
Recent activity at Destinus
- : Dutch startup Destinus secures €50 million in bank financing to lead the Bliksem EXO project for Europe's missile defence. This funding will enhance their capabilities in developing advanced interception systems.
- : Destinus acquires Daedalean for AI advancements
- : Destinus secures €50M in debt financing, marking a total raised of nearly €400M, to support its industrial expansion in Europe.
- : Destinus Plans To Fly A Hydrogen-Powered, Hypersonic Cargo Craft With $29M Seed Round
Destinus funding history
| Date | Round | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Venture | $50.0M |
| Dec 2025 | Debt Financing | $50.0M |
| Feb 2022 | Seed | Undisclosed |
Leadership
- Mikhail Kokorich, CEO, Founder
- Theo Plessis, HR Business Partner
- Mikhail Kokorich, Founder
- Tim Moser, Chief Technology Officer
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Destinus in the news
- Dutch Navy to equip fleet with Destinus C-UAS interceptor drones - Defense News (Aug 25, 2026)
- Destinus and Netherlands MoD Partner on Hornet B2 Naval Counter-UAS - Naval News (Aug 25, 2026)
- Farnborough 2026 – Destinus unveils Mach 2 C-UAS/ artillery shell interceptor concept - Unmanned airspace (Jul 20, 2026)
- Destinus and Rheinmetall Unveil New Deep-Strike Missile - Tectonic Defense (May 18, 2026)
- Engine No. 1000: Destinus reaches industrial-scale turbojet production in Europe - PR Newswire UK (Jun 18, 2026)
- Rheinmetall and Destinus to combine forces in new missile systems joint venture - Breaking Defense (Apr 14, 2026)
- Rheinmetall and Destinus form joint venture for missile systems - Rheinmetall (Apr 13, 2026)
- Shield AI and Destinus demonstrate autonomous strike and teaming capabilities on an interceptor system in full-mission flight exercise - PR Newswire (Jun 15, 2026)
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About Destinus: questions and answers
What does Destinus do?
Destinus is a vertically integrated European developer of autonomous flight systems for defense applications. Our expertise includes unmanned aircraft, advanced turbojet propulsion, flight software, and trustworthy AI solutions, enabling operations from subsonic to supersonic, and, in the future, hypersonic speeds.
Where is Destinus headquartered?
Destinus is headquartered in Zurich, Zurich, United States.
How many employees does Destinus have?
Destinus has about 700 employees.
Has Destinus raised funding?
Yes. Fundz has recorded 3 funding events for Destinus. The most recent, $50.0M, was in Jul 2026.
Who leads Destinus?
Mikhail Kokorich is a CEO, Founder at Destinus.
What is the latest news on Destinus?
On Jul 14, 2026, Dutch startup Destinus secures €50 million in bank financing to lead the Bliksem EXO project for Europe's missile defence. This funding will enhance their capabilities in developing advanced interception systems.
Source: Fundz records from SEC filings, press releases and company announcements. How Fundz measures data accuracy