Drone delivery startup Zipline seeks $1 billion funding round at $20 billion valuation, nearly tripling previous worth; Paradigm to lead, Tiger Global may join.

Drone Startup Zipline in Talks on About $1 Billion Raise at $20 Billion Valuation

September 16, 2026 at 8:23 PM UTCUpdated on September 16, 2026 at 10:03 PM UTCZipline is in talks to raise around $1 billion in a funding round that would value the drone delivery and logistics startup at roughly $20 billion, nearly tripling its previous valuation. Venture capital firm Paradigm, which has previously invested in the startup, is in discussions to lead the fundraising effort, according to people familiar with the situation. Prior backer Tiger Global Management is also considering ...