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Starfighters Space

NYSE: FJET

Tarpon Springs, US · Founded 2022 · Delaware corporation

Starfighters Space operates a fleet of F-104 Starfighter jets capable of flying at Mach 2 to launch payloads into space. The company provides commercial air-launch space services and is pursuing an FAA launch license.

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Founders & leadership

Starfighters Space was founded in 2022 by Rick Svetkoff.

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Rick SvetkoffChief Executive Officer, President, Director
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David WhitneyChief Financial Officer and Treasurer
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Brenda SvetkoffSecretary
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Olga BalanovskayaChief Financial Officer and Treasurer

Board

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Sean BromleyBoard director
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Timothy A. FrantaBoard director
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Frostee RuckerBoard director
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Austin ThornberryBoard director

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$26.8M disclosed across 10 rounds · 2022–2026

▶$17.5MraisedJun 2026 · 3 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Starfighters Space (NYSE American: FJET) Advances STARLAUNCH Program and Commercial Space Development Through Strategic $17.5 Million Investmentbusinesswire.com · May 2026 · press releaseStarfighters Space (NYSE American: FJET) names CBIZ CPAs as new independent auditorstocktitan.net · Jul 2026
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Sean BromleyDirector
  • Geoffrey P. HickmanDirector
  • Brian GoldmeierDirector
  • David WhitneyExecutive Officer
  • Tim FrantaExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$17.5M
Amount sold
$17.5M
Sales commissions
$1M
Placement agents
Cantor Fitzgerald & Co.
First sale
May 2026
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2022
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$27.5KraisedSep 2024 · 4 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Timothy A. FrantaExecutive Officer, Director
  • Rick SvetkoffExecutive Officer, Director
  • David WhitneyExecutive Officer
  • Fortuna InvestmentsPromoter
  • Sean BromleyDirector
  • Austin ThornberryDirector
  • Frostee RuckerDirector
Offering amount
$935K
Amount sold
$27.5K
First sale
Sep 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2022
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1.9MraisedAug 2024 · 62 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Sean BromleyDirector
  • na Fortuna InvestmentsPromoter
  • Timothy A. FrantaDirector
  • David WhitneyExecutive Officer
  • Frostee RuckerDirector
  • Brenda SvetkoffExecutive Officer
  • Austin ThornberryDirector
  • Rick SvetkoffExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$8M
Amount sold
$1.9M
First sale
Feb 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2022
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1.7MraisedMay 2024 · 53 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Brenda SvetkoffExecutive Officer
  • Timothy A. FrantaDirector
  • David WhitneyExecutive Officer
  • Austin ThornberryDirector
  • Rick SvetkoffExecutive Officer, Director
  • na Fortuna InvestmentsPromoter
  • Sean BromleyDirector
  • Frostee RuckerDirector
Offering amount
$8M
Amount sold
$1.7M
First sale
Feb 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2022
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1.7MraisedJan 2024 · 52 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Frostee RuckerDirector
  • Rick SvetkoffExecutive Officer, Director
  • Brenda SvetkoffExecutive Officer
  • Timothy A. FrantaDirector
  • na Fortuna InvestmentsPromoter
  • Sean BromleyDirector
  • Austin ThornberryDirector
  • David WhitneyExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$8M
Amount sold
$1.7M
First sale
Feb 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2022
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1.3MraisedSep 2023 · 13 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Sean BromleyDirector
  • Frostee RuckerDirector
  • Brenda SvetkoffExecutive Officer
  • Austin ThornberryDirector
  • na Fortuna InvestmentsPromoter
  • Rick SvetkoffExecutive Officer, Director
  • Timothy A. FrantaDirector
  • Olga BalanovskayaExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$8M
Amount sold
$1.3M
First sale
Sep 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2022
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$945KraisedJul 2023 · 9 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Olga BalanovskayaExecutive Officer
  • Timothy A. FrantaDirector
  • Frostee RuckerDirector
  • Sean BromleyDirector
  • na Fortuna InvestmentsPromoter
  • Rick SvetkoffExecutive Officer, Director
  • Austin ThornberryDirector
  • Brenda SvetkoffExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$8M
Amount sold
$945K
First sale
Feb 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2022
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$726KraisedMar 2023 · 28 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Brenda SvetkoffExecutive Officer
  • na Fortuna InvestmentsPromoter
  • Rick SvetkoffExecutive Officer, Director
  • Frostee RuckerDirector
  • Timothy A. FrantaDirector
  • Olga BalanovskayaExecutive Officer
  • Austin ThornberryDirector
  • Sean BromleyDirector
Offering amount
$8M
Amount sold
$726K
First sale
Feb 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2022
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

Does Starfighters Space’s (FJET) 10-Q Delay Complicate Its Financial Transparency Narrative? - Simply Wall St Newssimplywall.st · Aug 2026FJET - The 1960s Fighter Jet That Could Crack Open a $20 Billion Satellite Marketsimplywall.st · Aug 2026Starfighters Space Selects CBIZ CPAs P.C. as Independent Registered Public Accounting Firmfinance.yahoo.com · Jul 2026Starfighters Space (NYSE American: FJET) names CBIZ CPAs as new independent auditorstocktitan.net · Jul 2026Starfighters Space, Inc. Amends IPO Registration Statement | FJET Form S-1/Astocktitan.net · Jul 2026Starfighters Space reports $16,543,616 2025 net loss | FJET Annual Report (10-K)stocktitan.net · Jul 2026Starfighters Space raises $17.5M in private placement | FJET 8-K Filingstocktitan.net · May 2026Starfighters Space Raises $17.5M in Private Placement of 5.22M Shares at $3.35 — TradingView Newstradingview.com · May 2026

Frequently asked questions

What does Starfighters Space do?
Starfighters Space operates a fleet of F-104 Starfighter jets capable of flying at Mach 2 to launch payloads into space. The company provides commercial air-launch space services and is pursuing an FAA launch license.
Who founded Starfighters Space?
Starfighters Space was founded by Rick Svetkoff in 2022.
How much funding has Starfighters Space raised?
Starfighters Space has disclosed $26.8M raised across 10 rounds.
Where is Starfighters Space headquartered?
Starfighters Space is headquartered in Tarpon Springs, US.