Former SpaceX cost engineer who founded Castelion to build hypersonic missile systems with manufacturing-scale economics; raised $1B Series C at $13B valuation.
no scored calls yet — needs a stated position or a categorical verdict, with a matured window vs SPY
Defense tech startup Castelion closed a $1B Series C ($800M equity + $250M credit) at a $13B valuation to accelerate production of its Black Beard hypersonic missile system, leveraging SpaceX-style vertical manufacturing to achieve low-cost mass production for U.S. and allied militaries.
JPMorgan's participation in Castelion's $1B Series C provides capital markets expertise and signals the company's maturity and path to cash flow generation for eventual public markets.
Carlisle, described as the gold standard in aerospace and defense private equity, invested in Castelion's Series C, bringing deep sector networks and validation of the company's manufacturing-scale approach.