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Launcher develops the E-2 liquid rocket engine, a LOX/Kerosene oxidizer-rich staged combustion engine, sold as a product to launch vehicle companies. The engine is aimed at small launch vehicle applications.

Investors · 4

Non-dilutive funding · 5 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase I2023$74.5K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase II2022$1.7M
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase ISTTR2022$249.2K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase II2020$751.4K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase I2019$49.9K

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.

Frequently asked questions

What does Launcher do?
Launcher develops the E-2 liquid rocket engine, a LOX/Kerosene oxidizer-rich staged combustion engine, sold as a product to launch vehicle companies. The engine is aimed at small launch vehicle applications.
Who are Launcher's investors?
Launcher's investors include K Street Capital, Red Sails Investment, Winklevoss Capital, Interplay Ventures Early Stage Management Llc.