SpaceX
Facts
- HQ
- United States
- Sectors
- Aerospace, Space Technology, Data Center / Infrastructure
- Founded
- 2002
- Employees
- 10000
- Stage
- Private
Hubble Network raises $200M Series C at $1.6B valuation to publicize Bluetooth-to-satellite network
Hubble Network raised $200 million in a Series C led by Smith Point Capital, valuing the five-year-old startup at $1.6 billion as it expands its Bluetooth-to-satellite service to the public. The company now has over 500,000 devices reporting from orbit, has grown headcount to 70+, and brings total funding to $300 million.
Starfish Space to Launch 660‑lb Otter on SpaceX Transporter‑18 Oct. 1 for NASA’s $15M SSPICY Satellite‑Inspection Mission
Starfish Space will launch its full-size Otter on SpaceX's Transporter-18 no earlier than Oct. 1 from Vandenberg to demonstrate close-up inspection of inoperable satellites for NASA’s $15 million SSPICY mission; the 660-pound vehicle follows two prototype tests and will approach selected decommissioned satellites after commissioning. The company says Otter is built, has a customer and mission, and insights will inform future servicing operations.
Hubble Network raises $200M Series C to hit $1.6B valuation, plans 60-satellite Bluetooth IoT constellation
Seattle-based Hubble Network raised $200 million in a Series C led by Smith Point Capital to reach a $1.6 billion valuation and bring total funding to $300 million, aiming to connect off-the-shelf Bluetooth devices directly to space. The startup operates six low-Earth orbit satellites, plans a 60-satellite constellation with Muon Space by 2030, and already serves pilot customers like Samsara.
Neuramill founders Nistha Mitra and Nick Khormaei build software to capture retiring machinists' know‑how; win six‑figure defense contract
Neuramill, founded last year by Seattle-born engineers Nistha Mitra and Nick Khormaei, is building software that captures veteran machinists' tacit knowledge to generate manufacturing plans for aerospace and defense shops. The startup has early traction including a six-figure contract with an unnamed prime defense contractor and pilot users such as Diamond Machine Works, VTN Manufacturing and Astranis.
Prediction: Stoke Space—fresh off a $1 billion raise—will IPO in 2027 as Nova Pathfinder readies early launch
The article predicts Stoke Space will go public in 2027, arguing the reusable-rocket startup — which raised $1 billion and is developing the Nova family — will offer a new space stock for investors. Stoke's Nova Pathfinder, a 7-engine LNG/LOX demonstrator lifting 2.5 tonnes to LEO, should launch early next year, leading to a larger Nova Block 2 with 14 engines and 15-ton capacity.
Stoke Space raises $1B Series E at $10B valuation to fund Nova Pathfinder and larger Nova Block 2
Stoke Space raised $1 billion in a Series E led by Point72 Ventures and Spark Capital at a roughly $10 billion valuation to accelerate development of its Nova Pathfinder reusable rocket and a larger Nova Block 2. Pathfinder is slated to debut in 2027; Block 2, using 14 Zenith engines and able to carry up to 15 metric tons reusable (23 expendable), aims for a first flight in 2029.
Stoke Space closes $1B Series E, total funding $2.3B; unveils 15-ton Nova Block 2 and readies Nova Pathfinder for early‑2027 launch
Stoke Space closed an initial $1 billion Series E round, taking total funding to $2.3 billion, as it prepares the Nova Pathfinder for a targeted early-2027 orbital launch. The company also unveiled the larger 15-ton Nova Block 2 vehicle, aiming for a 2029 first flight and rapid production ramp.
Stoke Space raises $1B Series E, eyes Nova Pathfinder debut launch in early 2027 and Nova Block 2 in 2029
Stoke Space raised $1 billion in a Series E, bringing total funding to $2.3 billion to fund the Nova Pathfinder debut launch in early 2027 and accelerate development of the larger Nova Block 2 aimed for 2029. Both vehicles are being developed for full and rapid reusability and the funds will also expand production capacity.
Stoke Space raises $1 billion in Series E, totals $2.3B, targets early 2027 first launch of fully reusable Nova Pathfinder
Stoke Space announced a $1 billion Series E raise (bringing total funding to $2.3 billion) to develop its fully reusable Nova Pathfinder and a more powerful Nova Block 2 capable of delivering up to 15 tons to LEO, targeting the first launch in early 2027. The Kent, Washington company says the Pathfinder is its first orbital vehicle and that the investment will scale development and production to meet customer needs.
Stoke Space completes initial $1B Series E (total $2.3B raised) to fund Nova Pathfinder and Nova Block 2
Stoke Space Technologies completed an initial closing of a $1 billion Series E (bringing total raised to $2.3 billion) to accelerate development and testing of its fully reusable Nova Pathfinder rocket and scale toward a larger Nova Block 2, targeting a 2027 debut for Pathfinder. Reports vary on whether the $1B round is fully closed; Reuters values the company at about $10 billion.
Stoke Space announces $1B Series E initial close, total funding $2.3B while still pre-flight
Stoke Space raised a $1 billion Series E — bringing its total funding to $2.3 billion — despite not having flown an orbital mission yet; Point72 Ventures and Spark Capital co-led the round. The company says it has completed an initial closing of the round and plans to build a fully reusable Nova launch vehicle with first flight targeted for 2027.
Stoke Space raises roughly $1B in Series E to fund Nova rocket scale-up, Pathfinder launch targeted for early 2027
Stoke Space raised about $1 billion in a Series E round led by Point72 Ventures and Spark Capital to prepare for the first launch of its fully reusable Nova rocket and to scale up the vehicle and test facilities. The Seattle-area startup aims for a Pathfinder flight in early 2027 and plans a larger Nova Block 2 debut in 2029 as it expands capacity amid rising launch demand.
Cowboy Space leases 291,035-sq-ft Kent facility to build hardware for solar-powered orbital AI data centers
Cowboy Space has leased a 291,035-square-foot former Costco distribution center in Kent, Washington, to convert into a production site for space and rocket hardware and support its plan to build solar-powered orbital AI data centers. The facility, brokered by Newmark, could create about 300 jobs and is the Puget Sound region's largest industrial deal so far this year.
Luke Lango: Regulatory Reform, SpaceX Public Results, Orbital AI, and Lower Launch Costs Signal a Space-Industry Inflection
Luke Lango argues four catalysts—regulatory reform in Washington, SpaceX’s public financials, advances in orbital AI hardware, and falling launch costs—are strengthening the investment case for a broader space industry inflection likely to draw more capital into orbital companies.
AWS to Acquire DuckLabs; DuckDB Founders Join AWS While Project Remains MIT-Licensed (Deal Effective Early Sept. 2026)
AWS has signed a definitive agreement to acquire DuckLabs, the Amsterdam company behind the open-source DuckDB, with founders Hannes Mühleisen and Mark Raasveldt joining AWS and retaining DuckDB's technical leadership; the deal, expected to close in early September 2026, keeps DuckDB MIT-licensed under the independent DuckDB Foundation and has sparked debate about potential open-source capture.
San Francisco Rents Hit Record Highs as AI Startups Spur 'Demand Shock'; Austin and Other Ex-Exodus Cities See Large Rent Cuts
San Francisco rents reached record highs driven by increased demand from AI startups, while former destination cities like Austin face oversupply and significant rent declines.
Starcloud raises $250M Series A extension from Nvidia and Cisco Investments, valued at $2.3B to build AI data centers in orbit
Starcloud raised a $250 million extension to its Series A, bringing total funding to $450 million and a $2.3 billion valuation to pursue AI-powered data centers in orbit with backing from Nvidia and Cisco Investments.
Anthropic — founded by ex-OpenAI execs Dario and Daniela Amodei — set to IPO within weeks with $65B projected revenue
Anthropic, founded in 2021 by former OpenAI executives Dario and Daniela Amodei, focuses on AI tools for programmers and is expected to go public within weeks with projected annual revenue of $65 billion and about 5,000 employees.
Portal Space Systems and Rebel Space develop onboard spectrum-monitoring for maneuverable satellites to detect RF interference
Portal Space Systems and Rebel Space are working to add onboard spectrum-monitoring technology to Portal’s maneuverable spacecraft so they can detect and characterize RF interference and electronic threats in orbit, rather than relying only on ground-based sensing. The collaboration could enable real-time attribution, geolocation and potential responses to jamming or suspicious electromagnetic activity for commercial and military satellites.
Omnivore, Ankur, Avaana, Aavishkaar and Incubate Fund Asia pivot into deeptech as Indian VCs broaden mandates
Specialist VC funds in India — including Omnivore, Ankur Capital, Avaana, Aavishkaar and Incubate Fund Asia — are expanding beyond sector niches to invest more in deeptech (robotics, biotech, spacetech, advanced materials and AI) as the startup pipeline and government-backed funds shift toward technology-led manufacturing and innovation. Examples include Omnivore's talks to back robotics startup Perceptyne and Aavishkaar's Next Gen Fund targeting deeptech and AI.
Starcloud raises $250M at $2.3B valuation to build orbital data centers, targets 88,000 satellites
Starcloud raised $250 million at a $2.3 billion valuation to build orbital data centers and expand AI infrastructure, bringing total funding to $450 million since 2024. Investors include Manhattan West, Nvidia and Cisco Investments; funds will support manufacturing, engineering with Nvidia, and procurement as the company pursues a constellation of 88,000 satellites and 20 GW of orbital compute.
Anthropic’s IPO Filing Will Cite Public Backlash Over AI and Data Centers, Sources Say as Company Prepares $2 Trillion-Valuation Debut
Anthropic is preparing an IPO amid growing public opposition to AI and data-center construction, and its prospectus will likely list that backlash alongside competition and margin pressure as key risks.
Starcloud raises $250M led by Manhattan West, Nvidia joins as partner as valuation doubles to $2.3B
Starcloud raised $250 million in a Series A extension led by Manhattan West, doubling its valuation to $2.3 billion and bringing total funding to $450 million; investors include Nvidia, which is collaborating with Starcloud to bring more powerful AI processing to orbital data centers.
Starcloud Raises $250M Extension, Valued at $2.3B, Funds Starcloud-3 and Manufacturing as It Secures Launch Capacity
Starcloud raised a $250M Series A extension (bringing the round to $420M and valuing the company at $2.3B) to build larger manufacturing capacity and its Starcloud-3 orbital AI data center, while securing launch capacity as SpaceX phases out Falcon 9 and Starship faces delays. Investors include Manhattan West Ventures, Nvidia (which invested $25M), Cisco and others; Starcloud operates Nvidia H100 GPUs in orbit and plans to fly Nvidia's Vera Rubin Space-1 chip by late 2028.
Starcloud raises $250M extension to March Series A, valuing company at $2.3B to build Starcloud-3 and expand manufacturing
Space startup Starcloud extended its March Series A with a $250 million addition, bringing its valuation to $2.3 billion and funding expansion of manufacturing and its Starcloud-3 orbital data center planned to fly on SpaceX’s Starship. The round, led by Manhattan West Ventures with participation from Nvidia and Cisco, will also help secure launch capacity amid tightening rocket availability.
