Rocket Lab

Rocket Lab: $3.5B valuation, IPO Readiness 39, Public. End-to-end space company providing dedicated small satellite launches. Track live on The IPO Stack.

PublicAerospace & Defensepublic
39
/100
IPO Readiness Score
Grade F โ€” Early Stage
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End-to-end space company providing dedicated small satellite launches.

Valuation
$3.5B
Total Funding
$288M
Stage
Public
Sector
Aerospace & Defense
Headquarters
Long Beach, CA
CEO
Peter Beck
IPO Status
public

Funding History

Round Amount Date Lead Investors
SPAC / IPO $777M Aug 2021 Vector Acquisition Corp
Series C $140M Nov 2018 Greenspring Associates, Bessemer Venture Partners
Series B $75M Mar 2017 Data Collective, Bessemer Venture Partners
Series A $7M Jan 2015 Khosla Ventures
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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Rocket Lab going public? +

Rocket Lab is already a public company.

What is Rocket Lab's current valuation? +

Rocket Lab is valued at $3.5B as of August 2021. This valuation is based on its most recent private funding round tracked by TechStackIPO.

How can I invest in Rocket Lab before IPO? +

Rocket Lab is already a public company. You can invest by purchasing shares on public stock exchanges.

What is Rocket Lab's IPO Readiness Score? +

Rocket Lab scores 39/100 (Grade: F) on TechStackIPO's IPO Readiness Index. The score evaluates funding scale, valuation trajectory, funding momentum, stage progression, and company maturity. Scores above 70 indicate strong near-term IPO potential.

How much total funding has Rocket Lab raised? +

Rocket Lab has raised $288M in total venture capital and private equity funding, with backing from Vector Acquisition Corp, Greenspring Associates, Bessemer Venture Partners.

Who are Rocket Lab's key investors? +

Rocket Lab's notable investors include Vector Acquisition Corp, Greenspring Associates, Bessemer Venture Partners, Data Collective, Khosla Ventures. Full investor details, funding round history, and lead investor breakdowns are available on TechStackIPO.

What sector is Rocket Lab in? +

Rocket Lab is a Aerospace & Defense company. End-to-end space company providing dedicated small satellite launches.