Vector Launch Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2016

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Private

  • Employees
  • 150

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • Later Stage VC
  • (Cancelled)

Vector Launch General Information

Description

Developer of microsatellites intended to connect space startups and innovators with reliable space access and solve complex national security challenges. The company's microsatellites are low-cost and can be used for frequent launches to lower the barrier of entry to innovation and commerce in outer space and also useful for the intelligence community, the United States Department of Defense and other government agencies for the nation's security, enabling startups to focus on innovations and reduce launch costs.

Contact Information

Formerly Known As
Vector Space Systems
Ownership Status
Privately Held (backing)
Financing Status
Venture Capital-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 15261 Connector Lane
  • Huntington Beach, CA 92649
  • United States
+1 (888)
Primary Industry
Aerospace and Defense
Vertical(s)
Corporate Office
  • 15261 Connector Lane
  • Huntington Beach, CA 92649
  • United States
+1 (888)

Want detailed data on 3M+ companies?

What you see here scratches the surface

Request a free trial

Want to dig into this profile?

We’ll help you find what you need

Learn more

Vector Launch Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
12. Later Stage VC Cancelled Restart
11. Restart - Early VC 03-Nov-2020 Completed Restart
10. Out of Business 16-Sep-2020 Completed Out of Business
9. Bankruptcy: Admin/Reorg 13-Dec-2019 Completed Bankruptcy: Admin/Reorg
8. Early Stage VC 23-May-2019 Completed Generating Revenue
7. Early Stage VC (Series B) 19-Oct-2018 Completed Generating Revenue
6. Early Stage VC (Series A) 12-Feb-2018 Completed Generating Revenue
5. Seed Round 20-Sep-2016 Completed Startup
4. Grant 20-Jul-2016 $2.6M $1M Completed Startup
3. Seed Round 01-Apr-2016 $1M $1M Completed Startup
To view Vector Launch’s complete valuation and funding history, request access »

Vector Launch Cap Table

Stock # of Shares
Authorized
Par Value Dividend Rate ($) Original
Issue Price
Liquidation Liquidation
Pref. Multiple
Conversion Price % Owned
Series B
Series A
To view Vector Launch’s complete cap table history, request access »

Vector Launch Comparisons

Description
Primary
Industry
HQ Location
Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
Last
Financing
Details
Developer of microsatellites intended to connect space startups and innovators with reliable space access and solve comp
Aerospace and Defense
Huntington Beach, CA
150 As of 2019

Solna, Sweden
 

Alameda, CA
 
Add Comparison

PitchBook’s comparison feature gives you a side-by-side look at key metrics for similar companies. Personalize which data points you want to see and create visualizations instantly.

Request a free trial

Vector Launch Competitors (40)

One of Vector Launch’s 40 competitors is Swedish Space (Space Services), a Corporation company based in Solna, Sweden.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Swedish Space (Space Services) Corporation Solna, Sweden
Astra (Aerospace and Defense) Formerly VC-backed Alameda, CA
Maxar Technologies Private Equity-Backed Westminster, CO
Spaceflight Corporate Backed or Acquired Bellevue, WA
GomSpace Formerly VC-backed Aalborg, Denmark
You’re viewing 5 of 40 competitors. Get the full list »

Vector Launch Patents

Vector Launch Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
US-10377510-B1 Enhanced fairing mechanisms for launch systems Active 14-Nov-2018
US-11240254-B2 Distributed blockchain data management in a satellite environment Active 16-Mar-2018
US-20200296114-A1 Distributed blockchain data management in a satellite environment Active 16-Mar-2018
JP-7001808-B2 Quality of service management on satellite platforms Active 19-Jul-2017
JP-7036900-B2 Specialization of roles in clustered satellite platforms Active 19-Jul-2017 H04W84/06
To view Vector Launch’s complete patent history, request access »

Vector Launch Signals

Growth Rate

Weekly
Growth
Weekly Growth

Size Multiple

Median
Size Multiple

Key Data Points

Similarweb Unique Visitors

Majestic Referring Domains

PitchBook’s non-financial metrics help you gauge a company’s traction and growth using web presence and social reach.

Request a free trial

Vector Launch Acquisitions (1)

Vector Launch’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Garvey Spacecraft. The deal was made on 20-Jul-2016.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Garvey Spacecraft 20-Jul-2016 Merger/Acquisition Other Commercial Services
To view Vector Launch’s complete acquisitions history, request access »

Vector Launch Affiliates

Subsidiaries (1)

Name Industry Location Year Founded
Garvey Spacecraft Long Beach, CA 1993

Vector Launch FAQs

  • When was Vector Launch founded?

    Vector Launch was founded in 2016.

  • Where is Vector Launch headquartered?

    Vector Launch is headquartered in Huntington Beach, CA.

  • What is the size of Vector Launch?

    Vector Launch has 150 total employees.

  • What industry is Vector Launch in?

    Vector Launch’s primary industry is Aerospace and Defense.

  • Is Vector Launch a private or public company?

    Vector Launch is a Private company.

  • What is Vector Launch’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Vector Launch is .

  • How much funding has Vector Launch raised over time?

    Vector Launch has raised $94M.

  • Who are Vector Launch’s competitors?

    Swedish Space (Space Services), Astra (Aerospace and Defense), Maxar Technologies, Spaceflight, and GomSpace are some of the 40 competitors of Vector Launch.

Data Transparency

  • Meet our data hygiene team

    Discover how our experts ensure you’re getting the most accurate financial data in the industry.

    Read blog »
  • How PitchBook sources data

    Our data operations team has logged over 3.5 million hours researching, organizing, and integrating the information you need most.

    Discover our process »