
Dawn Aerospace
From Earth to Orbit
Christchurch, New Zealand · Founded 2017 · $73.5M raised
- Headquarters
- Christchurch
- Employees
- 51–200
- Founded
- 2017
- Business Model
- B2B
- Website
- dawnaerospace.com
- 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
Jun 2026
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