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Anduril valuation doubles to $61 billion ahead of IPO after $5 billion funding
U.S. defence technology startup Anduril has raised $5 billion, lifting its valuation to $61 billion, double its previous $30.5 billion, as it approaches an initial public offering. The funding round was led by Thrive Capital and Andreessen Horowitz. Anduril plans to spend the proceeds on manufacturing, research and infrastructure. CEO Brian Schimpf said the company will invest aggressively to expand defence system production for the United States.