# Galadyne

> Defense startup building scalable liquid-propulsion missile systems for strike and intercept missions.

## Why it is interesting

Founded by a former SpaceX propulsion engineer, Galadyne bets liquid rockets can outproduce solid-motor supply chains — $4.8M pre-seed from a16z and Pax Ventures in 2025.

## Profile

- **Stage:** pre-seed
- **Status:** private
- **Industries:** defense-tech, deep-tech
- **Coverage:** full
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-24

## Key facts

- Pre-seed (Nov 2025): $4.8M led by a16z with Pax Ventures (Gunderson client news)
- Founder Chandler Luzsicza: former SpaceX Starship propulsion lead (LinkedIn)
- Co-investors not in VCT directory: Pax Ventures, MVP Ventures

## Investors in our directory

- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/fund/andreessen-horowitz

## Related articles

- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/2026-a16z-hot-portfolio-companies

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