Rocket Lab
NASDAQ: RKLBLong Beach, US · Founded 2006 · 2,378 employees on LinkedIn · 10 known investors
Rocket Lab develops launch vehicles and space systems for commercial space access and satellite deployment. The company provides small-to-medium lift launch services and spacecraft for government and commercial customers.
Founders & leadership
Rocket Lab was founded in 2006 by Peter Beck.
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Peter BeckinFounder · Director
Investors · 10
Bessemer Venture PartnersRedwood City · $5M – $100M
DCVC (Data Collective)Palo Alto · $5M – $25M
Ergo CapitalIrvine
Khosla VenturesMenlo Park · $5K – $50Mvia Sven Strohband · led
Kluz VenturesRockville
Outset VenturesAuckland · $100K – $10Mvia Mat Rowe · inferred
Promus VenturesChicago
Space CapitalNew York City
Trinity CapitalPhoenix
Lockheed Martin VenturesreportedBethesda
Founder mafia
The Rocket Lab mafia →6 people who came through Rocket Lab went on to found or lead other companies.
Chris BoshuizenBoard ObserverFounded Planet LabsMaxim KraftSupply Chain InternFounded Vista PowerEthan ChilderhoseEngineering InternFounded SteinmetzOluseun TaiwoAdditive Manufacturing EngineerFounded SolideonCarrie MarshallSenior Mission ManagerFounded Rebel SpaceH. Indra HornsbyEVP, Corporate DevelopmentFounded Interlune
Competitors · 4
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Rocket Lab Public38 shared keywordsRocket Lab is an end-to-end space company providing launch services via the Electron and upcoming Neutron vehicles, along with spacecraft design, manufacture, and components for commercial, civil, and defense customers. The company serves satellite operators and mission planners globally with complete solutions from launch to on-orbit management.
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Non-dilutive funding · 1 SBIR/STTR award
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency | Phase I | 2015 | $100K |
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.
In the news
Rocket Lab Stock Tops 3 Cash Flow Value Picks For Retail Investors - Simply Wall St Newssimplywall.st · Jul 2026
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- What does Rocket Lab do?
- Rocket Lab develops launch vehicles and space systems for commercial space access and satellite deployment. The company provides small-to-medium lift launch services and spacecraft for government and commercial customers.
- Who founded Rocket Lab?
- Rocket Lab was founded by Peter Beck in 2006.
- Who are Rocket Lab's investors?
- Rocket Lab's investors include Bessemer Venture Partners, DCVC (Data Collective), Ergo Capital, Khosla Ventures, Kluz Ventures, Outset Ventures, Promus Ventures, Space Capital and 2 more.
- Where is Rocket Lab headquartered?
- Rocket Lab is headquartered in Long Beach, US.