Launcher
AcquiredHigh performance propulsion at low cost
Hawthorne, United States · Founded 2017 · $11.7M raised
- Headquarters
- Hawthorne, California
- Employees
- 11–50
- Founded
- 2017
- Business Model
- B2B
- Website
- launcherspace.com
- Total Funding
- $11.7M
- Last Round
- $11.7M Series AJun 2021
- Rounds
- 1
About
Launcher develops the E-2 liquid rocket engine — a LOX/Kerosene oxidizer-rich staged combustion engine designed to be the most efficient rocket engine for small launch vehicles. Approximately 75% 3D-printed by mass, the E-2 achieves a sea-level Isp of 290s and vacuum Isp of 327s with a thrust of 22,000 lbf. Originally founded as a launch vehicle company, Launcher was acquired by Vast in February 2023 and now focuses exclusively on the E-2 engine as a product for sale to launch vehicle manufacturers. Headquartered in Hawthorne, California.
Summary
Launcher is a Space Tech company based in Hawthorne, United States, founded in 2017. It has raised $11.7M in total across 1 round, most recently a $11.7M Series A round in Jun 2021. Investors include Boost VC and K Street Capital.
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Funding History
Jun 2021
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