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Heven AeroTech Raises $100 Million To Scale Production, Develop Quantum Capabilities

By Cal Biesecker

Monday, December 1st, 2025

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Heven AeroTech Raises $100 Million To Scale Production, Develop Quantum Capabilities

Heven AeroTech's flagship Z1 platform. Photo: Heven AeroTech

Drone developer Heven AeroTech on Monday said it has raised $100 million in a new funding round for expanding its manufacturing infrastructure, fielding infrastructure that supports its hydrogen-powered drones and developing quantum technology for use in its products. The Series B round was led by quantum technology company IonQ [IONQ], which last week announced a financial investment in, and strategic partnership with, Heven (Defense Daily, Nov. 26). With the new raise, Northern Virginia-based Heven said it is now valued at…

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