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TEKEVER funding, valuation and investors
AI-enabled unmanned aircraft and real-time mission intelligence.
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Funding, valuation & investors
Answer-first snapshotLatest funding
Series D first close
$580M · September 23, 2026
Latest known valuation
$6.4B
Series D first close · September 23, 2026
Total disclosed equity funding
$580M
Excludes debt, grants, acquisitions, secondaries, and IPO proceeds.
Current status
private
growth · Lisbon, Portugal
Investors in latest funding
Lead: UC Investments , Baillie Gifford
Other: Merlyn Advisors , Crescent Cove , Ventura Capital , Iberis Capital
Overview
Portuguese-founded TEKEVER builds AI-enabled AR3/AR5 uncrewed aircraft, sensors and intelligence systems for defense and maritime security. It announced a $580M Series D first close on Sep 23 2026 at $6.4B valuation. On Nov 6 EIFO signed a further commitment of just under 100M Danish kroner (about €13M at the Nov 6 ECB rate), described by TEKEVER as a subsequent close of the same Series D, not another $580M. The company is preparing a Danish presence in Odense in phases.
Why TEKEVER is interesting
Field-operating aircraft plus integrated collection, AI analysis and command software distinguish TEKEVER from prototype-only drone builders.
Product & use cases
AR3 and AR5 unmanned aircraft, sensor fusion and AI-enabled mission intelligence, including military and maritime ISR.
- Intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance
- Maritime monitoring and border surveillance
Key facts
- Nov 6 2026: Danish EIFO commits just under 100M Danish kroner (~€13M) in a further closing of the existing Series D.
- Nov 6 2026: proposed establishment of TEKEVER's first Nordic operating base in Odense, Denmark, contingent on rollout approvals.
- September 23, 2026: $580M Series D first close at reported $6.4B valuation; led by UC Investments and Baillie Gifford.
- Portuguese-founded in 2001; integrated military and civil ISR operations.
- British Army CORVUS programme reportedly up to £400M is a procurement ceiling, not venture financing or recognised revenue.
Funding history (newest first)
Series D first close
2026-09-23 $580M Valuation: $6.4B- UC Investments (lead)
- Baillie Gifford (lead)
- Merlyn Advisors (participant)
- Crescent Cove (participant)
- Ventura Capital (participant)
- Iberis Capital (participant)
Source: Read source · tekever.com
Competitive landscape
Edge: Integrated flying hardware, onboard AI and intelligence processing backed by operating experience.
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