Dawn Aerospace

From Earth to Orbit

Christchurch, New Zealand · Founded 2017 · $73.5M raised

Headquarters
Christchurch
Employees
51–200
Founded
2017
Business Model
B2B
Total Funding
$73.5M
Last Round
$25.0M Series BJun 2026
Rounds
4

About

Dawn Aerospace develops flight-proven green chemical satellite propulsion systems, in-space refueling capabilities, and reusable spaceplanes. The company has deployed 207+ thrusters in space, completed 64+ spaceplane flights, and serves 30+ global customers including government, defense, and commercial sectors. Its Aurora spaceplane is an uncrewed rocket-powered aircraft providing routine, affordable suborbital access with aircraft-like simplicity. Founded in 2017 with offices in Christchurch (primary), Delft, France, and the United States.

Summary

Dawn Aerospace is a Defense Tech company based in Christchurch, New Zealand, founded in 2017. It has raised $73.5M in total across 4 rounds, most recently a $25.0M Series B round in Jun 2026. Investors include Balerion Space Ventures, Icehouse Ventures and MANA Ventures.

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Funding History

Series BSeries BJun 2026
$25.0M

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