Argo Space
El Segundo, US · Founded 2022 · 8 known investors
Argospace provides launch and transportation services for spacecraft and satellites beyond low Earth orbit (LEO), including cislunar and interplanetary missions. The company operates reusable vehicles with dual-mode propulsion to serve satellite operators, space agencies, and exploration missions.
Founders & leadership
Argo Space was founded in 2022 by Ryan Carlisle.
Investors · 8
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$6M disclosed across 1 round · 2025
- $6MSeedOct 2025 · 2 sources
Blumberg Capital (lead), Gradient Ventures (lead), Gradient
Source ↗
Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
Non-dilutive funding · 1 SBIR/STTR award
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| NASA | Phase I | 2023 | $149.7K |
Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Argo Space do?
- Argospace provides launch and transportation services for spacecraft and satellites beyond low Earth orbit (LEO), including cislunar and interplanetary missions. The company operates reusable vehicles with dual-mode propulsion to serve satellite operators, space agencies, and exploration missions.
- Who founded Argo Space?
- Argo Space was founded by Ryan Carlisle in 2022.
- Who are Argo Space's investors?
- Argo Space's investors include AIR Capital, Creative Destruction Lab (CDL), Crosslink Capital, Helios Capital, TFX Capital, Type One Ventures, Blumberg Capital, Gradient Ventures.
- How much funding has Argo Space raised?
- Argo Space has disclosed $6M raised across 1 round.
- Where is Argo Space headquartered?
- Argo Space is headquartered in El Segundo, US.





