Zipline hits $21.5B valuation as Walmart expands bet on drone delivery
Nov 5, 10:40 AM·
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Zipline raised $1.5 billion and reached a $21.5 billion valuation as it expanded its drone delivery partnership with Walmart (WMT). The deal raises the startup’s profile in autonomous logistics and deepens Walmart’s investment in drone-based fulfillment.
Zipline Raises $1.5 Billion, Valuation Reaches $21.5 Billion as Walmart Partnership Expands
Drone delivery startup Zipline has raised $1.5 billion and reached a valuation of $21.5 billion, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The funding comes as the company expands its drone delivery partnership with Walmart (WMT).
Walmart Deepens Drone Fulfillment Push
The expanded agreement raises Zipline’s profile in autonomous logistics and deepens Walmart’s investment in drone-based fulfillment, the report said.
Also in the Report
The Journal’s logistics report also noted two other items:
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The report was published on November 6, 2026.