Rocket Lab

IPO

The End-To-End Space Company.

Public · Long Beach, United States · Founded 2006 · $220.5M raised

Employees
1001–5000
Founded
2006
Business Model
B2B
Total Funding
$220.5M
Rounds
4
Type
Public

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About

Rocket Lab is a publicly traded end-to-end space company delivering launch services, spacecraft design, satellite components, and flight software. Its Electron rocket is the second most frequently launched US rocket and the most prolific small-lift launch vehicle globally, with 249+ satellites launched. The company also develops Neutron (medium-lift) and HASTE (hypersonic testbed) vehicles, and manufactures spacecraft, star trackers, solar cells, separation systems, and ground software for constellation operators.

Summary

Rocket Lab is a Defense Tech company based in Long Beach, United States, founded in 2006. It has raised $220.5M in total across 4 rounds. Investors include Khosla Ventures, Bessemer Venture Partners and Future Ventures.

Tech & App Stack

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Funding & Exit History

SPAC MergerSPAC MergerAug 2021

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