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Castelion's $1B Series C Elevates Defense Platform, CG Exposure Increases

Aug 19, 2026, 6:03 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Public markets may re-rate CG higher on visible defense-capital activity and the strength of its private portfolio, though the direct impact is modest and more about sentiment and portfolio optics than immediate cash flow.

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Castelion disclosed a $1 billion Series C round, valuing the company at about $13 billion and targeting faster production of its Blackbeard hypersonic missile. The funding, led by JPMorgan Chase and joined by Andreessen Horowitz, Carlyle, and others, aims to scale U.S. manufacturing with fielding planned for 2027 and expand longer-range and defensive weapons.

Castelion raises $1B Series C; valuation at $13B. Aims to scale production.
JPMorgan's Strategic Investment Group leads equity; Carlyle and CG exposure grows.
Blackbeard production expands at Project Ranger NM; capacity expansion planned.
Developing longer-range strike systems and defensive capabilities using existing tech.
Fielding target 2027; >$500M in U.S. military contracts in 18 months.

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