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Aerospace & Space startups that raised in 2026
274 aerospace & Space startups that raised in 2026 have raised money in rounds we track in 2026. These are the 50 that raised the most, $81B between them, with the United States the most common home.
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SpaceXSpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that focuses on reducing the costs associated with space travel by using reusable rockets.SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that focuses on reducing the costs associated with space travel by using reusable rockets.
Founded 2002Hawthorne, United States$40Blast round Oct 2026 - 2
Blue OriginBlue Origin is a privately funded aerospace manufacturer and spaceflight services company based in Kent, Washington.Blue Origin is a privately funded aerospace manufacturer and spaceflight services company based in Kent, Washington.
Founded 2000Kent, United States$10Blast round Jul 2026 - 3
ICEYEICEYE is a Finnish technology company specializing in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite imaging.
ICEYE is a Finnish technology company specializing in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite imaging.
Founded 2015Espoo, Finland$2.3Blast round Aug 2026 - 4
Avolon HoldingsAvolon is an international aircraft leasing company, headquartered in IrelandAvolon is an international aircraft leasing company, headquartered in Ireland
Founded -Dublin, Ireland$2.0Blast round Apr 2026 - 5
CesiumAstroCesiumAstro is an aerospace and defense startup based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2017.CesiumAstro is an aerospace and defense startup based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2017.
Founded 2017Austin, United States$1.8Blast round Nov 2026 - 6
Quantum SystemsQuantum Systems GmbH is a German technology company based in Gilching, near Munich.Quantum Systems GmbH is a German technology company based in Gilching, near Munich.
Founded 2015Gilching, Germany$1.4Blast round Jul 2026 - 7
Stoke Space TechnologiesSTOKE Space is a Washington-based manufacturer of space vehicle components and related equipment for the defense and aerospace industries.STOKE Space is a Washington-based manufacturer of space vehicle components and related equipment for the defense and aerospace industries.
Founded 2019Seattle, United States$1.3Blast round Sept 2026 - 8
AstranisAstranis designs, builds, and operates the world’s most advanced high orbit satellites for sovereign connectivity.Astranis designs, builds, and operates the world’s most advanced high orbit satellites for sovereign connectivity.
Founded -United States$1.2Blast round Sept 2026 - 9Yuanxin SatelliteFounded -China$1.0Blast round Aug 2026
- 10VASTFounded -China$946Mlast round Sept 2026
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Mach IndustriesMach Industries is a defense technology startup based in Huntington Beach, California, founded in 2023.Mach Industries is a defense technology startup based in Huntington Beach, California, founded in 2023.
Founded 2022Huntington Beach, United States$900Mlast round Sept 2026 - 12
Karman Space & DefenseKarman Space & Defense offers production solutions for hypersonics, spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, and integrated defense systems.Karman Space & Defense offers production solutions for hypersonics, spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, and integrated defense systems.
Founded 2021Huntington Beach, United States$854Mlast round May 2026 - 13
Vertical AerospaceVertical Aerospace provides aircraft wheel and brake component repair, overhaul, parts sales/exchange, and inventory management services.Vertical Aerospace provides aircraft wheel and brake component repair, overhaul, parts sales/exchange, and inventory management services.
Founded 2016Bristol, United Kingdom$850Mlast round Mar 2026 - 14
Impulse SpaceImpulse Space is a private aerospace startup based in Redondo Beach, California, founded in September 2021 by Tom Mueller, a propulsion expert and former SpaceX employee.Impulse Space is a private aerospace startup based in Redondo Beach, California, founded in September 2021 by Tom Mueller, a propulsion expert and former SpaceX employee.
Founded 2021Redondo Beach, United States$808Mlast round Sept 2026 - 15
CastelionCastelion is a privately held defense technology and aerospace manufacturing company founded in November 2022 by former SpaceX executives Bryon Hargis, Sean PitCastelion is a privately held defense technology and aerospace manufacturing company founded in November 2022 by former SpaceX executives Bryon Hargis, Sean Pit
Founded 2022Torrance, United States$800Mlast round Aug 2026 - 16
iSpace ChinaiSpace designs and develops commercial space shuttle.iSpace designs and develops commercial space shuttle.
Founded 2016Beijing, China$728Mlast round Feb 2026 - 17
VulcanFormsVulcanForms enables critical industries to innovate, grow, and deliver sustainable impact.VulcanForms enables critical industries to innovate, grow, and deliver sustainable impact.
Founded 2015Devens, United States$720Mlast round Nov 2026 - 18
ApexIan Cinnamon, CEO, and Max Benassi, CTO, founded Apex in 2022 to solve one of the space industry's biggest challenges: the satellite production bottleneck.Ian Cinnamon, CEO, and Max Benassi, CTO, founded Apex in 2022 to solve one of the space industry's biggest challenges: the satellite production bottleneck.
Founded 2022Los Angeles, United States$700Mlast round Oct 2026 - 19
Open CosmosOpen Cosmos is a UK-based space technology company that specializes in end-to-end satellite mission services.Open Cosmos is a UK-based space technology company that specializes in end-to-end satellite mission services.
Founded 2015Didcot, United Kingdom$680Mlast round Oct 2026 - 20
True AnomalyTrue Anomaly is a defense technology company specializing in space defense.True Anomaly is a defense technology company specializing in space defense.
Founded 2022Englewood, United States$600Mlast round May 2026 - 21
HermeusHermeus is an American aerospace and defense technology startup founded in 2018 and based in Atlanta, Georgia.Hermeus is an American aerospace and defense technology startup founded in 2018 and based in Atlanta, Georgia.
Founded 2018El Segundo, United States$550Mlast round Apr 2026 - 22
Sierra SpaceSierra Space is a commercial aerospace and defense technology company based in Louisville, Colorado.Sierra Space is a commercial aerospace and defense technology company based in Louisville, Colorado.
Founded 2021Louisville, United States$550Mlast round Mar 2026 - 23
Axiom SpaceAxiom Space, Inc.Axiom Space, Inc.
Founded 2016Houston, United States$525Mlast round Jun 2026 - 24
K2 SpaceK2 Space focuses on the latest generation of launch vehicles that will open the doors to the solar system.K2 Space focuses on the latest generation of launch vehicles that will open the doors to the solar system.
Founded 2022Torrance, United States$500Mlast round Jul 2026 - 25
Northwood SpaceNorthwood Space is a hardware solution that expands the orbits and frequency ranges available from the ground for satellite communication.Northwood Space is a hardware solution that expands the orbits and frequency ranges available from the ground for satellite communication.
Founded 2023Los Angeles, United States$475Mlast round Nov 2026 - 26
AntaresAntares, formerly known as Antares Industries, is a nuclear technology company founded in 2023.Antares, formerly known as Antares Industries, is a nuclear technology company founded in 2023.
Founded 2023Torrance, United States$470Mlast round Aug 2026 - 27
The Exploration CompanyThe Exploration Company develops, manufactures and operates modular and reusable spaceships serving the needs of space stations.The Exploration Company develops, manufactures and operates modular and reusable spaceships serving the needs of space stations.
Founded 2021Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany$450Mlast round Sept 2026 - 28
Ispace TechnologiesIspace Technologies is a space resource exploration company that locates, extracts, and delivers lunar ice to customers in cis-lunar space.Ispace Technologies is a space resource exploration company that locates, extracts, and delivers lunar ice to customers in cis-lunar space.
Founded 2010Tokyo, Japan$447Mlast round Sept 2026 - 29
Vulcan ElementsVulcan Elements is a U.S.-based startup manufacturer founded in 2023, specializing in rare earth magnets, particularly sintered neodymium iron boron (NdFeB) magnets.Vulcan Elements is a U.S.-based startup manufacturer founded in 2023, specializing in rare earth magnets, particularly sintered neodymium iron boron (NdFeB) magnets.
Founded 2023Vestavia Hills, United States$431Mlast round Apr 2026 - 30
XonaXona (EMPRENDIMIENTOS AEREOS S.R.L.) is an Argentine marketing agency located in La Lucila, Buenos Aires.Xona (EMPRENDIMIENTOS AEREOS S.R.L.) is an Argentine marketing agency located in La Lucila, Buenos Aires.
Founded 2000Acassuso, United States$420Mlast round Oct 2026 - 31
StarcloudStarcloud, Inc.Starcloud, Inc.
Founded 2024Redmond, United States$420Mlast round Aug 2026 - 32
Aquila Air CapitalAquila Air Capital specializes in providing financial assistance to aviation companies along with purchase and leasing of aircraft equipmentAquila Air Capital specializes in providing financial assistance to aviation companies along with purchase and leasing of aircraft equipment
Founded 2021New York, United States$400Mlast round Jun 2026 - 33
Firefly AerospaceFirefly Aerospace provides launch vehicles, spacecraft, and in-space services for small payloads.Firefly Aerospace provides launch vehicles, spacecraft, and in-space services for small payloads.
Founded 2014Cedar Park, United States$384Mlast round May 2026 - 34
Gilmour Space TechnologiesGilmour Space Technologies is a space rocket company that develops low-cost hybrid launch vehicles.Gilmour Space Technologies is a space rocket company that develops low-cost hybrid launch vehicles.
Founded 2012Yatala, Australia$363Mlast round Jan 2026 - 35Voyager TechnologiesVoyager Technologies is a defense and space technology company that develops solutions for national security and commercial space missions.
Voyager Technologies is a defense and space technology company that develops solutions for national security and commercial space missions.
Founded -Denver, United States$350Mlast round Sept 2026 - 36
Onodrim IndustriesOnodrim Industries is a tech company that focuses on mission-critical systems across defence manufacturing, advanced sensing.Onodrim Industries is a tech company that focuses on mission-critical systems across defence manufacturing, advanced sensing.
Founded -Amsterdam, Netherlands$347Mlast round Nov 2026 - 37
PLD SpacePLD Space is a space technology company that develops reusable rockets.PLD Space is a space technology company that develops reusable rockets.
Founded 2011Elche, Spain$334Mlast round Sept 2026 - 38
PhysicsXPhysicsX is a London-based deeptech company that develops an AI-native engineering software platform aimed at transforming how industrial organizations design, PhysicsX is a London-based deeptech company that develops an AI-native engineering software platform aimed at transforming how industrial organizations design,
Founded 2019London, United Kingdom$322Mlast round Jun 2026 - 39
Isar AerospaceIsar Aerospace is a prominent German aerospace company and launch service provider based in Ottobrunn, near Munich.Isar Aerospace is a prominent German aerospace company and launch service provider based in Ottobrunn, near Munich.
Founded 2018Ottobrunn, Germany$312Mlast round Jun 2026 - 40
Sophia SpaceSophia Space Inc.Sophia Space Inc.
Founded 2025Pasadena, United States$310Mlast round Sept 2026 - 41
SkyryseSkyryse is a private American aviation hardware and software company founded in 2016 and based in El Segundo, California.Skyryse is a private American aviation hardware and software company founded in 2016 and based in El Segundo, California.
Founded 2016Los Angeles, United States$300Mlast round Feb 2026 - 42
Cambridge AerospaceCambridge Aerospace is a UK-based defense technology startup founded in September 2024.Cambridge Aerospace is a UK-based defense technology startup founded in September 2024.
Founded 2024Cambridge, United Kingdom$300Mlast round Aug 2026 - 43
AmcaAmca, or the Advanced Manufacturing Company of America, is a leading aerospace and defense manufacturing firm based in El Segundo, California.Amca, or the Advanced Manufacturing Company of America, is a leading aerospace and defense manufacturing firm based in El Segundo, California.
Founded 2024El Segundo, United States$300Mlast round May 2026 - 44
Skyroot AerospaceSkyroot Aerospace is India’s first private aerospace manufacturer and commercial launch service provider, based in Hyderabad, Telangana.Skyroot Aerospace is India’s first private aerospace manufacturer and commercial launch service provider, based in Hyderabad, Telangana.
Founded 2018Hyderabad, India$300Mlast round Oct 2026 - 45
Cowboy Space CorporationCowboy Space Corporation is a space infrastructure company dedicated to building orbital data centers for artificial intelligence.Cowboy Space Corporation is a space infrastructure company dedicated to building orbital data centers for artificial intelligence.
Founded 2023San Carlos, United States$275Mlast round May 2026 - 46Reliable RoboticsFounded -United States$275Mlast round Oct 2026
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Varda Space IndustriesVarda Space Industries is a private American company based in El Segundo, California, focused on space manufacturing.Varda Space Industries is a private American company based in El Segundo, California, focused on space manufacturing.
Founded 2021El Segundo, United States$251Mlast round Oct 2026 - 48
Neros TechnologiesNeros Technologies is a private defense technology company founded in 2023 and based in El Segundo, California.Neros Technologies is a private defense technology company founded in 2023 and based in El Segundo, California.
Founded 2023Los Angeles, United States$250Mlast round Aug 2026 - 49
Muon SpaceMuon Space is an American aerospace startup founded in 2021, based in Mountain View, California.Muon Space is an American aerospace startup founded in 2021, based in Mountain View, California.
Founded 2021Mountain View, United States$250Mlast round Aug 2026 - 50
Overmatch VenturesFounded -United States$250Mlast round Mar 2026
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