Peter Beck established Rocket Lab in 2008 as a center for advanced space programs. Rocket Lab's mission is to remove the barriers to commercial space by providing high-frequency, low-cost launches. The company was founded on the belief that small payloads require dedicated small launch vehicles and the flexibility not currently offered by traditional rocket systems. The Auckland startup has developed and launched more than 80 rockets and has worked with customers including Lockheed Martin, DARPA and Aerojet Rocketdyne. Rocket Lab employs a large team of industry experts, who are based at Rocket Lab's facility in Auckland and the USA.
| Date | Amount | Type | Investors | Valuation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/02/15 | undisclosed | Series B |
K1W1 | undisclosed |
| 03/21/17 | $75,000,000 | Series D |
Data Collective K1W1 Promus Ventures | undisclosed |
