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Launchpoint Electric Propulsion Solutions

Goleta, US · Founded 2020 · Delaware corporation

launchpnt.com ↗

Founders & leadership

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Dave PadenPrincipal Mechanical Engineer - Co-Founder
NS
Nazeeh ShaheenChief Operations Officer
JR
John ReardonVice President, Engineering and Programs
CM
Cyrus MoriciChief Financial Officer
MR
Michael RicciChief Technology Officer
BC
Brian ClarkPresident
RR
Robert RealiChief Executive Officer
BP
Bradley PadenDirector
JM
John Mark Marie, Jr.Director
BT
Burton TripathiDirector

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements
▶$237.8KraisedMay 2026 · 1 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Burton TripathiDirector
  • Nazeeh ShaheenExecutive Officer
  • John ReardonExecutive Officer
  • Cyrus MoriciExecutive Officer
  • Michael RicciExecutive Officer, Director
  • John Mark Marie, Jr.Director
  • Dave PadenExecutive Officer
  • Brian ClarkExecutive Officer
  • Robert RealiExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$237.8K
Amount sold
$237.8K
First sale
Feb 2026
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$2MraisedJun 2024 · 47 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Cyrus MoriciExecutive Officer
  • Burton Tripathi, Ph.D.Director
  • Michael RicciDirector
  • Brian ClarkExecutive Officer
  • John Mark Maire, Jr.Director
  • Robert RealiExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$2M
Amount sold
$2M
First sale
Nov 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2020
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$25KraisedApr 2024 · 1 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Cyrus MoriciExecutive Officer
  • Michael RicciDirector
  • Brian ClarkExecutive Officer
  • Robert RealiExecutive Officer, Director
  • Bradley PadenDirector
  • John Mark Maire, Jr.Director
  • Burton Tripathi, Ph.D.Director
Offering amount
$2M
Amount sold
$25K
First sale
Apr 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2020
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$875KraisedMay 2023 · 1 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Mark MaireDirector
  • Michael RiciiExecutive Officer, Director
  • Burton TripathiDirector
  • Bradley PadenDirector
  • Robert RealiExecutive Officer, Director
  • Cyrus MoriciExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$1M
Amount sold
$875K
First sale
May 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2020
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$4MraisedOct 2022 · 21 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Robert RealiExecutive Officer, Director
  • Bradley PadenDirector
  • Tripathi BurtonDirector
  • Michael RicciDirector
  • Brian ClarkExecutive Officer
  • Mark MaireDirector
  • Cyrus MoriciExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$4M
Amount sold
$4M
First sale
Nov 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2020
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$900KraisedJun 2021 · 18 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Michael RicciDirector
  • Burton TripathiDirector
  • Brian ClarkExecutive Officer
  • Rob RealiExecutive Officer, Director
  • Bradley PadenDirector
  • Cyrus MoriciExecutive Officer
  • John Mark Maire, Jr.Director
Offering amount
$1M
Amount sold
$900K
First sale
Jun 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2020
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$2.1MraisedFeb 2021 · 3 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Robert RealiExecutive Officer, Director
  • Brian ClarkExecutive Officer
  • John Mark Maire, Jr.Director
  • David PadenDirector
  • Bradley PadenDirector
  • Michael RicciDirector
Offering amount
$2.1M
Amount sold
$2.1M
First sale
Jun 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2020
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Non-dilutive funding · 37 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
NASAPhase I2023$150K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase ISTTR2021$150K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase ISTTR2021$149.9K
U.S. ArmyArmyPhase II2019$757.4K
U.S. ArmyArmyPhase I2018$150K
NASAPhase I2018$125K
NASAPhase I2017$125K
U.S. NavyNavyPhase I2017$125K
NASAPhase I2017$125K
NASAPhase II2015$749.9K
U.S. NavyNavyPhase II2015$499.9K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase I2015$149.9K
NASAPhase I2015$124.9K
NASAPhase I2014$125K
U.S. NavyNavyPhase I2014$79.3K
National Science FoundationPhase I2013$149.6K
U.S. NavyNavyPhase I2013$80K
U.S. ArmyArmyPhase II2011$729.8K
National Science FoundationPhase II2011$499.8K
National Science FoundationPhase I2010$150K
NASAPhase I2010$100K
NASAPhase I2010$98.7K
National Science FoundationPhase I2009$99.7K
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)Defense Advanced Research Projects AgencyPhase I2008$99K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase IISTTR2007$500K
National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of HealthPhase I2007$232.1K
National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of HealthPhase I2007$226K
National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of HealthPhase I2007$223.1K
U.S. NavyNavyPhase I2007$100K
National Science FoundationPhase I2006$99.9K
National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of HealthPhase ISTTR2005$237.2K
National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of HealthPhase I2005$237.2K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase ISTTR2005$100K
National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of HealthPhase ISTTR2004$199.7K
National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of HealthPhase I2004$199.7K
National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of HealthPhase II2003$744.8K
National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of HealthPhase I2003—

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.