Momentus
NASDAQ: MNTSYC S18YC Top CompanySan Francisco, US · Founded 2017 · Delaware corporation · 125 employees · Public · 9 known investors
A space transportation and infrastructure services company providing launch capabilities and orbital logistics for satellites and cargo.
Also known as Momentus Space · Space Apprentices Enterprise
Advanced ManufacturingSpace TechCommercial Space LaunchSolar PowerSpace ExplorationUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S18)
Momentus was founded in 2017 by Mikhail Kokorich.
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Mikhail Kokorichin𝕏Former CEO, Founder2017–2021Mikhail Kokorich has a background in physics and engineering, and has founded multiple companies including two that went through Y Combinator; Momentus is his current venture in space technology.
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John RoodExecutive
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Rob SchwarzExecutive
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Lon EnslerExecutive
Board
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Brian KabotBoard director
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Chris HadfieldBoard director
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Kimberly ReedBoard director
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Vic MercadoBoard director
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Linda ReinersBoard director
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Mitchel KuglerBoard director
Investors · 9
Cathexis VenturesHouston · $250K – $1Mvia Mark Friday · inferred
Evolution VC PartnersNew York
James Beshara FundLos Angelesvia James J Beshara · inferred
NazcaMexico City
One Way VenturesNew York · $500K – $1.5M
Prime Movers LabJackson · $2M – $30M
SQN Venture Partners, LLCCharleston
Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
ACE & CompanyreportedNew Yorkvia Sherif El Halwagy · inferred
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$1.9M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2025
▶$1.6MraisedOct 2025 · 1 investors · ManufacturingRule 506(b)
▶$1.6MraisedOct 2025 · 1 investors · Manufacturing
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Rob SchwarzExecutive Officer
- Mitchel KuglerDirector
- John RoodExecutive Officer, Director
- Lon EnslerExecutive Officer
- Chris HadfieldDirector
- Vic MercadoDirector
- Jon LaymanExecutive Officer
- Brian KabotDirector
- Kimberly ReedDirector
- Linda ReinersDirector
- Offering amount
- $1.6M
- Amount sold
- $1.6M
- First sale
- Sep 2025
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$247.9KraisedMay 2025 · 3 investors · ManufacturingRule 506(b)
▶$247.9KraisedMay 2025 · 3 investors · Manufacturing
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Chris HadfieldDirector
- John RoodExecutive Officer
- Kimberly ReedDirector
- Brian KabotDirector
- Vic MercadoDirector
- Rob SchwarzExecutive Officer
- Jon LaymanExecutive Officer
- Lon EnslerExecutive Officer
- Linda ReinersDirector
- Mitchel KuglerDirector
- Amount sold
- $247.9K
- First sale
- Apr 2025
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Founder mafia
5 people who came through Momentus went on to found or lead other companies.
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Non-dilutive funding · 2 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Defense | Phase II | 2023 | $746.1K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2020 | $50K |
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 Momentus do?
- A space transportation and infrastructure services company providing launch capabilities and orbital logistics for satellites and cargo.
- Who founded Momentus?
- Momentus was founded by Mikhail Kokorich in 2017.
- Who are Momentus's investors?
- Momentus's investors include Cathexis Ventures, Evolution VC Partners, James Beshara Fund, Nazca, One Way Ventures, Prime Movers Lab, SQN Venture Partners, LLC, Y Combinator and 1 more.
- How much funding has Momentus raised?
- Momentus has disclosed $1.9M raised across 2 rounds.
- Is Momentus publicly traded?
- Yes — Momentus trades on NASDAQ under the ticker MNTS.
- Where is Momentus headquartered?
- Momentus is headquartered in San Francisco, US.