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Drone startup Uforce targeting upwards of $4bn valuation in new raise, sources say

Sifted 12 August 2026, 11:19

Rumor — unconfirmed reporting.

Uforce is seeking fresh funding for its autonomous drones less than six months after reaching unicorn status. Sources say the raise would target a valuation of over $4bn, after the earlier $1bn valuation. The company’s next funding round would push its valuation upward and potentially accelerate its drone deployments across land, air, and sea.

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Drone startup Uforce targeting upwards of $4bn valuation in new raise, sources say

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