Israeli drone startup Heven hits $1 billion valuation in $100 million round led by IonQ | CTech

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Heven AeroTech has reportedly raised $100 million in a round led by IonQ, pushing its valuation above $1 billion. The deal comes with a strategic cooperation agreement to integrate IonQ’s quantum sensing, communication, navigation, and security capabilities into Heven’s drone systems. IonQ is also adding a senior executive, Jordan Shapiro, to Heven’s board, which suggests a deeper operational partnership. The investment extends IonQ’s growing presence in Israel’s defense-tech ecosystem and follows its participation in another funding round for quantum software company Classiq.

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Amount $100.0M Total raised
Date November 24, 2025 Announcement date
Investors DARPA Lead investors
Company https://www.hevendrones.com/ Funded company

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