When was Launcher founded?

Launcher was founded in 2016 and raised its 1st funding round 5 years after it was founded.

Where is Launcher located?

Launcher is headquartered in New York City, United States.

How many employees does Launcher have?

As of Aug 31, 2026, the latest employee count at Launcher is 31.

Is Launcher a funded company?

Launcher is a funded company, having raised a total of $***** in its 1st and only funding round, a Series A round on Jun 02, 2021.

When was the latest funding round of Launcher?

Launcher's latest funding was a $***** Series A round on Jun 02, 2021, with participation from 1 investor. Its primary sector is Space Tech. In United States, the Space Tech sector has seen $6.91B in funding in 2026 to date.

Where does Launcher rank among its competitors?

Launcher ranks 41st amongst 185 active competitors, of which 57 are funded. It stands 11th in terms of total funding among its competitors. The most recent competitor to raise funding was The Exploration, which secured $450M in Sep, 2026.

Who are the top competitors of Launcher?

Launcher's top competitors include SpaceX, Skyroot and Astra. Among them, The Exploration secured the most recent funding round in September, 2026.

Launcher - 2026 Company Profile, Team, Funding & Competitors

Company Details

Manufacturer of small satellite launch vehicle and 3D-printed liquid propellant rocket engines. It has developed a 3D-printed engine fueled with liquid oxygen and kerosene which can generate 500 pound-force. It is made using a high-performance copper alloy. It also develops launch vehicles for small payloads.

Website: www.launcherspace.com/
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Email ID: *****@launcherspace.com

Key Metrics

Founded Year

2016

Location

New York City, United States

Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$11.7M in 1 round

Latest Funding Round

Series A, Jun 02, 2021, $*****

Investors

Boost VC & 12 more

Ranked

41^st among 185 active competitors

Employee Count

31 as on Aug 31, 2026

Similar Companies

Skyroot & 121 more

Exit Details

Acquired by Vast (Feb 21, 2023)

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Launcher got acquired by Vast on Feb 21, 2023.

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Launcher has raised a total funding of $11.7M over 1 round. Its latest funding round was a Series A round on Jun 02, 2021 for $*****. 1 investor participated in its latest round. Launcher has 13 institutional investors.

Here is the list of recent funding rounds of Launcher:

Date of Funding	Funding Amount	Round Name	Post-Money Valuation	Revenue Multiple	Lead Investors	Other Investors
Jun 02, 2021	9127822	Series A	8399158	3235727	3908960	5343134

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The founders of Launcher are David Belt and Scott Cohen.

Here are the details of Launcher's key team members:

David Belt: Co-Founder of Launcher.
Scott Cohen: Co-Founder of Launcher.
Contact Info: 1 email address

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Launcher's employee count trend

Launcher has 31 employees as of Aug 26. Here is Launcher's employee count trend over the years:

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Top competitors of Launcher include SpaceX, Skyroot and Astra. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Launcher, ranked by Tracxn score:

Rank	Company Details	Short Description	Total Funding	Investors	Tracxn Score
1st	SpaceX 2002, Hawthorne (United States), Public	Provider of advanced aerospace and space transportation services	$11.9B	Fidelity Investments, Baillie Gifford & 272 others	83/100
2nd	Skyroot 2018, Hyderabad (India), Series C	Manufacturer of orbital launch vehicles for small satellite deployment missions	$145M	GIC, Sherpalo Ventures & 34 others	73/100
3rd	Astra 2016, Alameda (United States), Series B	Provider of launch services and electric propulsion systems for spacecraft	$137M	Canaan, Innovation Endeavors & 16 others	70/100
4th	Rocket Lab 2006, Long Beach (United States), Public	Provider of launch services, spacecraft design, manufacturing, satellite components, and software	$288M	DCVC, Promus Ventures & 18 others	69/100
5th	Firefly Aerospace 2014, Cedar Park (United States), Public	Provider of small and medium satellite launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles	$589M	AE Industrial Partners, RPM Ventures & 17 others	68/100
6th	Agnikul 2017, Chennai (India), Series C	Manufacturer of orbital launch vehicles for micro and nano satellites	$75.5M	Chiratae Ventures, Celesta Capital & 109 others	67/100
7th	Relativity Space 2015, Inglewood (United States), Series E	Provider of AI-powered 3D printed launch vehicles for small payloads	$1.34B	Fidelity Investments, Bond Capital & 76 others	65/100
8th	The Exploration 2021, Planegg (Germany), Series C	Developer of reusable space vehicles for cargo transport to space stations	$680M	EQT, Red River West & 26 others	64/100
9th	EtherealX 2022, Bengaluru (India), Series A	Developer of reusable medium-lift launch vehicles and related propulsion systems	$28.3M	Big Capital, YourNest & 24 others	61/100
10th	PLD Space 2011, Elche (Spain), Series C	Provider of reusable launch vehicles for small payloads	$473M	Arcano Partners, Aciturri & 22 others	60/100
41st	Launcher 2016, New York City (United States), Acquired	Manufacturer of small satellite launch vehicle and 3D-printed liquid propellant rocket engines	$11.7M	Valour Capital, Boost VC & 11 others	48/100