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Stoke Space raises $1B in Series E to expand launch and recovery infrastructure, plans Cape Canaveral orbital debut in 2027
Stoke Space completed an initial closing of a $1 billion Series E on Sept. 8, bringing its total capital to $2.3 billion and funding expansion of launch and recovery infrastructure for a planned first orbital launch from Cape Canaveral in 2027.
Stoke Space raises $1B Series E at ~$10B valuation to fast-track larger reusable Nova Pathfinder (2027) and Block 2 (2029)
Stoke Space raised $1 billion in a Series E round led by Point72 Ventures and Spark Capital, valuing the company at about $10 billion to accelerate development of larger reusable rockets. The funding will speed work on the Nova Pathfinder (targeted 2027) and Block 2 (targeted 2029) as an alternative to SpaceX for satellite launches.
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 raises $1 billion Series E to fund Nova Block 2 and prep early‑2027 launches; total funding $2.3B
Kent-based reusable rocket startup Stoke Space raised $1 billion in a Series E round led by investors including Point72 Ventures and Spark Capital, bringing its total funding to $2.3 billion as it readies launches and develops its Nova Block 2 rocket for early 2027.
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 Technologies raises $1B in Series E, total funding reaches $2.3B to accelerate fully reusable launch plans
Stoke Space Technologies completed an initial closing of a billion-dollar Series E on Sept 8, 2026, bringing total capital raised to $2.3 billion to support its first orbital launch, expand production and launch capacity, and accelerate development of the Nova Block 2 reusable launcher.
Stoke Space raises $1B Series E to fund Nova Pathfinder launch in early 2027, co-led by Point72Ventures and Spark Capital
Stoke Space raised $1 billion in a Series E round co-led by Point72Ventures and Spark Capital to fund the first launch of its Nova Pathfinder rocket in early 2027 and continued development of a larger Nova Block 2. The company, based near Seattle, has now raised $2.3 billion total and plans Nova Block 2 to lift 15 metric tons to LEO with a first launch targeted for 2029.
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.
Standard Metrics Raises $20M Series B Led by 8VC; PayRewards Secures $28M Series E as It Enters U.S. Market
InfotechLead reports recent VC funding deals: Standard Metrics raised $20 million Series B led by 8VC to expand its AI platform that tracks over $400 billion in private-market assets, and Australia-born PayRewards raised $28 million Series E as it launches in the U.S., bringing its total capital to $70 million.
Flock Safety, backed by a16z and Tiger Global, rises to $8.3B valuation and $500M ARR while facing misuse and privacy allegations
Flock Safety, a security-tech company providing license-plate cameras, video, gunshot detection, drones and AI search to law enforcement and homeowners associations, has grown to operate in over 5,000 communities across 49 states and raised about $500 million at an $8.3 billion valuation while claiming $500M in ARR. The company now faces privacy and civil-liberties controversies after reports that officers misused camera data to stalk people and shared data across jurisdictions.
Lumilens raises $700M Series C at $5.51B valuation, cites FCC draft ban on Chinese optical transceivers as market lever
Lumilens raised over $700 million in Series C funding at a $5.51 billion valuation and claims to be shipping optical interconnect transceivers to a major hyperscaler under a multi‑billion, multi‑year agreement. The company's competitive edge relies less on technology than on a draft FCC rule that would ban new Chinese optical transceiver imports, aligning with its commitment to manufacture outside China.
K2 Space Raises $500 Million Series D, More Than Doubling Valuation in Seven Months to Fund Production of Up to 100 Large Satellites Annually
K2 Space raised $500 million in a Series D round that more than doubled its valuation in seven months and will fund ramping production to as many as 100 large satellites per year for commercial and defense customers.
K2 Space raises $500M Series D at $6.8B valuation to scale mega‑class satellites
K2 Space raised $500 million in a Series D at a $6.8 billion valuation to scale production of large, high‑power satellites, after launching its two‑ton Gravitas satellite in March. The round was led by Kleiner Perkins and ICONIQ and will support multiple government and commercial contracts, including work with SES, Anduril, and the U.S. Space Force.
K2 Space Raises $500M Series D at $6.8B Valuation to Scale Production of Large, High‑Power Satellites
K2 Space announced a $500 million Series D round at a $6.8 billion valuation on July 30, 2026, led by Kleiner Perkins and ICONIQ to scale production of large, high‑power satellites. The funding will support growth of the company’s big satellite manufacturing capabilities and expansion efforts.
Nikesh Parekh: VC Has Split — AI Winners Capture Record Capital While Most Founders Struggle; Explore Alternatives
Seattle investor Nikesh Parekh argues venture capital has bifurcated: outsized AI-focused winners capture record funding while most founders face tougher fundraising. He recommends founders consider alternatives — angel rounds, venture debt, revenue-based financing, and bootstrapping — to reach profitability.
AlleyWatch lists 19 Biggest Global Startup Funding Rounds of July 2026, including a ¥50B Chinese AI raise and $1.4B German robotics deal
An AlleyWatch roundup, using CrunchBase data, lists the largest global startup funding rounds in July 2026, highlighting major multi‑hundred‑million and billion‑dollar investments across AI, robotics, nuclear fusion, quantum computing, and military AI.
New VC Players—Spark Capital, Gigafund and Greenoaks—Win Big Backing Long-Private AI Firms Including Anthropic
A new generation of venture-capital investors — including Spark Capital, Gigafund and Greenoaks — is reshaping Silicon Valley by backing long-duration private companies like Anthropic, investing patiently through multiple rounds and capturing outsized gains as IPOs from firms such as SpaceX and anticipated debuts from Anthropic and OpenAI transform the investing landscape.
Oratomic Raises $300M Series A Led by Khosla Ventures to Build Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computers with 20,000 Qubits
Quantum startup Oratomic raised $300 million in a Series A round led by Khosla Ventures, ARCH Venture Partners, and Spark Capital in July 2026 to develop fault-tolerant quantum computers using 10,000 to 20,000 qubits. The company aims to achieve commercially practical quantum computing before 2030 by expanding its hardware fabrication and research teams.
Outlander VC's Craig Couple Uses 38-Point Framework to Identify Unicorn Founders, Backing 18 Startups Including SpaceX and Gusto
VC couple Paige and Leura Craig of Outlander VC use a 38-point framework focusing on vision, intelligence, character, and execution to identify promising founders capable of building unicorns, based on traits like decisiveness and resilience. Their method has backed 18 unicorns, emphasizing founder qualities over traditional credentials.
Odyssey Secures $310M Series B at $1.45B Valuation to Advance Physical AI with Amazon as Key Investor
Odyssey raised $310 million in a Series B round valuing the company at $1.45 billion, supported by investors including Amazon and AMD Ventures, to develop AI systems that simulate and predict real-world environments. This funding underscores a shift in venture capital toward physical AI infrastructure focusing on world models beyond traditional generative AI.
Cadence Raises $100M at $1.23B Valuation to Automate Chronic Disease Care with AI Amid Reimbursement Scrutiny
Cadence, a digital health company specializing in chronic disease management, raised $100 million at a $1.23 billion valuation to expand and automate its care using AI despite scrutiny of its reimbursement model. The company currently manages over 100,000 patients and aims to reduce clinician workload through artificial intelligence.
Baseten Raises $1.5 Billion at $13 Billion Valuation Amidst Surge in AI Inference Infrastructure Demand
Baseten raised $1.5 billion in a Series F round, tripling its valuation to $13 billion in five months, driven by rapid revenue growth as the market focuses on AI inference infrastructure. The company provides critical software and computing capacity for running AI models, signaling a shift in investor interest from AI model access to the underlying infrastructure that ensures model reliability and cost efficiency.
