Rocket Lab
PublicRocket Lab is now publicly traded
The data on this page reflects Rocket Lab's private-market history up to the point it went public, including its funding rounds, valuation, and investors.
Last Round
Grant
Dec 19, 2025
Total Funding Raised
$1.67B
Company Overview
Rocket Lab is an aerospace and defense company that provides end-to-end space mission services, including launch services, spacecraft design, manufacturing, and on-orbit management.
Sector
Aerospace/Defense
AI Layer
Application
Keywords
launch servicessmall satellite launchspacecraft manufacturingspace launch providersmall launch vehiclesatellite busspace systemsorbital launchnew spacerideshare launchreusable rocketsspace infrastructuresatellite componentsdefense spaceedge intelligence
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| Company | Similarity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| Firefly Aerospace | 88% | |
| Astra | 79% | |
| Northrop Grumman Corporation | 76% | |
Rocket Lab Funding Rounds
Historical fundraising activity
| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant | Dec 19, 2025 | ||||
| Grant | Jun 11, 2024 | ||||
| Debt | Feb 20, 2024 | ||||
| PIPE | Aug 25, 2021 | ||||
| Series E | Nov 15, 2018 | ||||
Series D | Mar 21, 2017 |
Rocket Lab Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| Callaghan Innovation | Series A |
| Khosla Ventures | Series D, Series B, Series E, Series A |
| Greenspring Associates | Series E |
| Future Fund | Series E |
| K1W1 | Series D, Series A, Series B, Series E |
| StepStone Group | Debt, Series E |
| Neuberger Berman | PIPE |
Rocket Lab Filings
SEC and related filings with document metadata.
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Firmographic Details
HeadquartersLong Beach, California
Employee Range65
Year Founded2006
Last FundingDec 19, 2025