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Launcher
Hawthorne, US · Founded 2017 · 4 known investors
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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.
Founders & leadership
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Max HaotFounder & CEOFounded and led Livestream as CEO from 2007 to 2015 before serving as chair of its board, then ran Mevo as CEO and continued with the product after its acquisition by Logitech. Earlier he was a vice president at Verizon Business, and he now serves as chief executive of the space habitat company Vast.
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.
- Where is Launcher headquartered?
- Launcher is headquartered in Hawthorne, US.