Launcher
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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
Red Sails Investmentlisted by Red Sails InvestmentHong Kong
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Interplay Ventures Early Stage Management LlcreportedNew York · $1M
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Non-dilutive funding · 5 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2023 | $74.5K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase II | 2022 | $1.7M |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase ISTTR | 2022 | $249.2K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase II | 2020 | $751.4K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2019 | $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.



