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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 spacecraft made of modular tiles that autonomously assemble in orbit using electromagnetic control, enabling large-scale structures that cannot fold into a rocket fairing. It targets defense (ISR, protected communications, missile tracking), direct-to-device communications, and orbital compute applications.

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Founders & leadership

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

AEAriel Ekblaw
Ariel EkblawBoard Chair, Co-founderAriel 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.

Board

PZ
Patrick ZeitouniBoard director
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Noah EckhouseBoard director

Investors · 4

Aurelia Foundrylisted by Aurelia FoundryWellesley

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8090 IndustriesreportedNew York

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Mana VenturesreportedEstero

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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 spacecraft made of modular tiles that autonomously assemble in orbit using electromagnetic control, enabling large-scale structures that cannot fold into a rocket fairing. It targets defense (ISR, protected communications, missile tracking), direct-to-device communications, and orbital compute applications.
Who founded Rendezvous Robotics?
Rendezvous Robotics was founded by Ariel Ekblaw, Phil C. Frank, Joe Landon in 2024.
Who are Rendezvous Robotics's investors?
Rendezvous Robotics's investors include ATX Venture Partners, Aurelia Foundry, 8090 Industries, Mana Ventures.
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.