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Rendezvous Robotics

Golden, US · Founded 2024 · Delaware corporation · 19 employees on LinkedIn · 4 known investors

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Rendezvous Robotics develops self-assembling structures, including its TESSERAE technology, for building large structures and orbiting platforms in space. The company focuses on space-based infrastructure intended to enable scientific and medical research in zero gravity.

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Founders & leadership

Rendezvous Robotics was founded in 2024 by Ariel Ekblaw, Phil C. Frank, Joe Landon, and Phil Frank.

AEAriel Ekblaw
Ariel EkblawCo-Founder & InventorAriel Ekblaw holds a PhD from MIT on self-assembling in-space construction technology, which forms the basis of Rendezvous Robotics; she previously founded the MIT Space Exploration Initiative and led multiple space research missions including flights to the ISS and a lunar mission.
PCPhil C. Frank
Phil C. FrankCo-founder & CEOFrank previously founded and led VUI, Inc., served as CEO and director of AirSense Wireless, and was an operating partner at Apollo Global Management. Earlier, he spent a decade at Nokia, including as global head of corporate development, and worked in strategy and corporate development at AT&T; he also served as CFO and later independent director and audit committee chair at Minim.
JLJoe Landon
Joe LandonCo-founder & PresidentLandon was CEO of Crescent Space and, before that, vice president of advanced programs development at Lockheed Martin. He spent eight years as CFO of Planetary Resources, co-founded and chaired Space Angels, served as managing partner at Space Capital, and held program development and operations roles at Space Adventures and McMaster-Carr.
PFPhil Frank
Phil FrankFounder
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Gerry HudakCTO
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Dr. Ariel EkblawCo-founder & Inventor
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Sean RogersCFO
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Kim JennettCMO

Board

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Patrick ZeitouniBoard director
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Noah EckhouseBoard director

Investors · 4

Aurelia Foundrylisted by Aurelia FoundryWellesley

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Mana Ventureslisted by Mana VenturesEstero

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8090 IndustriesreportedNew York

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Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$8.2M disclosed across 2 of 3 rounds · 2024–2025

▶$5.2MraisedApr 2026 · 18 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Philip Carl FrankExecutive Officer, Director
  • Patrick ZeitouniDirector
  • Joseph LandonExecutive Officer, Director
  • Noah EckhouseDirector
  • Ariel EkblawDirector
Offering amount
$5.2M
Amount sold
$5.2M
First sale
Nov 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2024
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

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In the news

Rendezvous Robotics Raises $3M in Pre-Seed Fundingfinsmes.com · Sep 2025

Frequently asked questions

What does Rendezvous Robotics do?
Rendezvous Robotics develops self-assembling structures, including its TESSERAE technology, for building large structures and orbiting platforms in space. The company focuses on space-based infrastructure intended to enable scientific and medical research in zero gravity.
Who founded Rendezvous Robotics?
Rendezvous Robotics was founded by Ariel Ekblaw, Phil C. Frank, Joe Landon, Phil Frank in 2024.
Who are Rendezvous Robotics's investors?
Rendezvous Robotics's investors include ATX Venture Partners, Aurelia Foundry, Mana Ventures, 8090 Industries.
How much funding has Rendezvous Robotics raised?
Rendezvous Robotics has disclosed $8.2M raised across 2 of its 3 known rounds.
Where is Rendezvous Robotics headquartered?
Rendezvous Robotics is headquartered in Golden, US.