Stoke Space
Facts
- HQ
- Kent, WA
- Sectors
- Defense and Space Manufacturing
- Founded
- 2019
- Employees
- 445
- Stage
- startup
- Total raised
- $1.1B SEC Form D filings Total of this company's SEC Form D filings
- Last round
- $275M · Feb 2026 SEC Form D
Temporal rises to No. 1 on GeekWire 200 after $550M raise at $12.55B valuation as AI and hardware firms climb
Temporal is now the No. 1 company on the GeekWire 200 after a $550 million raise valuing it at $12.55 billion and surpassing $250 million in annualized revenue; the Fall 2026 ranking highlights growth in AI software and advanced machinery for space, energy and defense across the Pacific Northwest.
Stoke Space CEO Andy Lapsa says he might not found Kent, Wash. company today due to politics and proposed wealth tax
Stoke Space CEO Andy Lapsa said at a Seattle event that if he were founding the Kent, Washington rocket company today he might not choose Washington state, citing a hostile political climate toward successful founders, weaker startup support compared with other states, and a proposed wealth tax on unrealized gains.
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 at $1.6B valuation to scale satellite Bluetooth tracking to 60 sats by 2030
Seattle-based Hubble Network raised $200 million in a Series C at a $1.6 billion valuation to expand its satellite-based Bluetooth tracking network from six satellites toward a planned 60 by 2030 and pursue a first Nova Pathfinder rocket launch targeted for early 2027.
Jacob Colker announces Seattle startups score major wins: Stoke Space $1B raise, BrainChild Bio $116M, Nuance Labs $50M, Helion expands
A roundup by Jacob Colker highlights major Seattle-area tech and biotech funding and growth: Stoke Space raised $1B (now $2.3B) for reusable rockets, BrainChild Bio $116M for a CAR-T DIPG trial, General Robotics offers rapid robot deployment, Helion expands amid fusion commercialization with 800+ employees, and Nuance Labs raised $50M for multimodal AI.
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.
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 as Reusable Rocket Readies for First Flight
Stoke Space raised $1 billion in a Series E funding round, marking a major financing milestone as its reusable rocket prepares for its first flight.
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.
Cowboy Space signs 291,035-sq-ft Kent lease to build orbital AI data centers, adding ~300 jobs
Cowboy Space signed a 291,035-square-foot lease in Kent to build hardware for orbital AI data centers, marking the Puget Sound area's largest industrial lease of 2026 and expected to create about 300 jobs. The 2023-founded aerospace firm plans its first Nova Pathfinder rocket launch in early 2027 and has offices in San Carlos and Seattle.
Chris Morales announces Point72 Ventures co-led Series E as Stoke Space prepares Nova reusable medium‑lift rocket for first launch
Point72 Ventures co-led Stoke Space’s Series E after the company scaled from ~20 people in 2021 to ~400 today, building four facilities including a Cape Canaveral launch site. Stoke is testing Nova, a 100% rapidly reusable medium-lift rocket aimed at flexible "any orbit, any time" access amid growing commercial and national security space demand.
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 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 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 Raises $1B Series E Tranche to Fund First Orbital Launch and Second-Generation Fully Reusable Rocket
Stoke Space Technologies raised the first tranche of a $1 billion Series E to scale manufacturing, prepare for its first orbital launch, and develop a second-generation fully reusable rocket. The round, led by Point72 Ventures and Spark Capital, brings Stoke’s total funding to $2.3 billion as it advances an active cooling system using supercooled liquid hydrogen for second-stage reentry.
Stoke Space raises $1bn Series E to scale production, fund fully reusable rockets and challenge SpaceX
Stoke Space Technologies raised $1 billion in a Series E round to expand production, increase launch cadence and develop a larger second-generation fully reusable rocket as it aims to compete with SpaceX; its first vehicle, the Nova Pathfinder, is slated for a maiden flight in early 2027. The round was led by Point72 Ventures and Spark Capital and included several investors, and Stoke has secured launch contracts and is producing multiple Pathfinders while testing at its Moses Lake facility.
Stoke Space raises $1B Series E, reaches $2.3B total and unveils larger reusable rocket for 15-ton LEO payloads
Stoke Space raised $1 billion in a Series E round, bringing total funding to $2.3 billion, and announced plans for a larger reusable rocket that can carry 15 metric tons to low Earth orbit.
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, Wash. facility to build rockets and orbital AI data centers, adding ~300 jobs
Cowboy Space is leasing a 291,035-square-foot former Costco facility in Kent, Washington, to convert into a manufacturing site for rockets and hardware for its Stampede orbital AI data center constellation, a move expected to create about 300 jobs. Newmark arranged the lease and said it is the largest industrial lease in the Puget Sound region year-to-date.
Seattle’s ‘Third Act’: VCs Say Local Superstars Are Deep-Tech Startups Building Rockets, Geothermal Plants and Autonomous Vehicles
Two Seattle venture capitalists argue that the city’s next wave of superstar startups are already here but focus on deep tech—intelligent machines and physical products like rockets, geothermal plants and autonomous off-road vehicles—rather than pure software. They frame this shift as Seattle’s "Third Act," building on maritime/aerospace roots (Act I) and the software/cloud boom (Act II) to combine hardware and software using local infrastructure and talent.
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Andy Lapsa Founder, Co-Founder, CEO, Executive Officer, Director
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Lapsa Founder, Co-founder and CEO
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Tom Feldman Founder, Co-Founder, Executive Officer, Director
