
Rocket Lab
An end-to-end space company providing launch services, satellite manufacturing, and space systems solutions.
About
Rocket Lab is a publicly traded aerospace manufacturer and launch service provider that designs and manufactures small and medium-class rockets, satellite components, and spacecraft. They offer reliable launch services, satellite manufacturing, spacecraft components, and on-orbit management solutions to make accessing space faster, easier, and more affordable for commercial and government customers.
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Key facts
- Website
- rocketlabcorp.com
- Headquarters
- Long Beach, United States
- Founded
- 2006
- Employees
- 2,153
- Total funding
- $2.1B (Post-IPO Equity)
- Business model
- B2B
Funding rounds
| Date | Round | Amount | Post-money | Lead investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Sept 2025 | Post-IPO Equity | $750M | ||
| 1 Jun 2024 | Grant | $24M | ||
| 7 Feb 2024 | Post-IPO Debt | $355M | ||
| 1 Sept 2021 | Grant | $24M | ||
| 25 Aug 2021 | Post-IPO Equity | $777M | $4.8B | |
| 15 Nov 2018 | Series E | $140M | $1.2B | Future Fund, DCVC, Promus Ventures, Bessemer Venture Partners |
| 1 Mar 2017 | Series D | $75M |
Tech stack
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Frequently asked
Is Rocket Lab trustworthy and reputable?
StartupHub's Data Trust & Reputation score for Rocket Lab is 85 out of 100, a trusted rating, based on site security posture, privacy practices, malware and phishing checks, and public reputation signals.
How much funding has Rocket Lab raised?
Rocket Lab has raised a total of $2.1B in funding. The most recent round on record is Post-IPO Equity.
How many employees does Rocket Lab have?
Rocket Lab has approximately 2,153 people on record.
Public record
SEC filings, insider activity, nonprofit links and pay benchmarks for Rocket Lab

