Rocket Lab

Rocket Lab, founded in 2006 by Peter Beck, has raised $288M in disclosed funding, including a $140M Series E in Nov 2018 and post-IPO rounds of $355M and $120M in Feb 2024. The Long Beach–based company develops dedicated small-payload launch vehicles, reusable rockets, satellite buses, and mission services for commercial and government clients. Funding supported Electron launcher development, global launch infrastructure, reusability R&D, satellite manufacturing, and operational scale. Key investors include Bessemer Venture Partners, Khosla Ventures, DCVC, Promus Ventures, and Future Fund. Rocket Lab aims to expand launch cadence and satellite deployment capabilities globally.