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Aerospace & Space startups in the United States that raised in 2026
136 aerospace & Space startups in the United States that raised in 2026 have raised money in rounds we track in 2026. These are the 50 that raised the most, $70B between them, with Los Angeles 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
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 - 4
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 - 5
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 - 6
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 - 7
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 - 8
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 - 9
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 - 10
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 - 11
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 - 12
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 - 13
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 - 14
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 - 15
Axiom SpaceAxiom Space, Inc.Axiom Space, Inc.
Founded 2016Houston, United States$525Mlast round Jun 2026 - 16
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 - 17
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 - 18
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 - 19
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 - 20
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 - 21
StarcloudStarcloud, Inc.Starcloud, Inc.
Founded 2024Redmond, United States$420Mlast round Aug 2026 - 22
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 - 23
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 - 24Voyager 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 - 25
Sophia SpaceSophia Space Inc.Sophia Space Inc.
Founded 2025Pasadena, United States$310Mlast round Sept 2026 - 26
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 - 27
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 - 28
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 - 29Reliable 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 - 31
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 - 32
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 - 33
Overmatch VenturesFounded -United States$250Mlast round Mar 2026 - 34REGENT CraftFounded 2020United States$240Mlast round Aug 2026
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Tomorrow.ioTomorrow.io is a weather intelligence platform that provides real-time weather forecasts.Tomorrow.io is a weather intelligence platform that provides real-time weather forecasts.
Founded 2016Boston, United States$210Mlast round May 2026 - 36
Hubble NetworkHubble Network is a Seattle-based space technology and telecommunications company founded in 2021.Hubble Network is a Seattle-based space technology and telecommunications company founded in 2021.
Founded 2021Seattle, United States$200Mlast round Sept 2026 - 37
JetZeroJetZero is building the world's first commercial blended wing airplane, which will (literally) reshape aviation forever.JetZero is building the world's first commercial blended wing airplane, which will (literally) reshape aviation forever.
Founded 2020Long Beach, United States$175Mlast round Jan 2026 - 38
Intuitive MachinesIntuitive Machines is a space exploration company that provides infrastructure and services to support lunar and other space missions.Intuitive Machines is a space exploration company that provides infrastructure and services to support lunar and other space missions.
Founded 2013Houston, United States$175Mlast round Feb 2026 - 39
AEVEX AerospaceAEVEX Aerospace is a full-spectrum airborne intelligence solutions company & understand that people & data are as important as platforms.AEVEX Aerospace is a full-spectrum airborne intelligence solutions company & understand that people & data are as important as platforms.
Founded 2017Arlington, United States$155Mlast round Jun 2026 - 40
Sky HarbourSky Harbour is an aviation infrastructure development company building the network of Home-Basing Solutions for business aircraft.Sky Harbour is an aviation infrastructure development company building the network of Home-Basing Solutions for business aircraft.
Founded 2017White Plains, United States$150Mlast round Jan 2026 - 41
LeoLabsLeoLabs is an aerospace company that supplies and provides low Earth orbit mapping and space situational awareness services.LeoLabs is an aerospace company that supplies and provides low Earth orbit mapping and space situational awareness services.
Founded 2016Menlo Park, United States$150Mlast round Nov 2026 - 42
Firehawk AerospaceFirehawk Aerospace designs and manufactures rocket motors powered by 3D printed propellant.Firehawk Aerospace designs and manufactures rocket motors powered by 3D printed propellant.
Founded 2020Addison, United States$150Mlast round Oct 2026 - 43
Eve Air MobilityEve Air Mobility develops air mobility solutions to advance the urban air mobility ecosystem.Eve Air Mobility develops air mobility solutions to advance the urban air mobility ecosystem.
Founded 2020Fort Lauderdale, United States$150Mlast round Jan 2026 - 44
HawkEye 360HawkEye 360 is a data analytics company that develops space-based radio frequency mapping.HawkEye 360 is a data analytics company that develops space-based radio frequency mapping.
Founded 2015Herndon, United States$148Mlast round May 2026 - 45
TerraFirmaTerraFirma, Inc.TerraFirma, Inc.
Founded 2023Muskego, United States$115Mlast round Jul 2026 - 46
PlanetPlanet is solving complex human problems learning from forms, processes and (eco)systems in Nature.Planet is solving complex human problems learning from forms, processes and (eco)systems in Nature.
Founded 2013United States$108Mlast round Apr 2026 - 47
Starfish SpaceStarfish Space is an American aerospace company located in Tukwila, Washington.Starfish Space is an American aerospace company located in Tukwila, Washington.
Founded 2019Tukwila, United States$100Mlast round Apr 2026 - 48Scout AIFounded -United States$100Mlast round Apr 2026
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AalyriaAalyria is an aerospace communications company founded in 2021, transitioning from a Google project in 2022.Aalyria is an aerospace communications company founded in 2021, transitioning from a Google project in 2022.
Founded 2021Livermore, United States$100Mlast round Feb 2026 - 50
Turion SpaceTurion Space is an aerospace and defense company based in Irvine, California, founded in 2021 by a team from SpaceX.Turion Space is an aerospace and defense company based in Irvine, California, founded in 2021 by a team from SpaceX.
Founded 2021Irvine, United States$95Mlast round Apr 2026
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