Startup profile for SpaceX: what they do, why they are interesting, stage (growth), industries, and links to our funding articles. Part of the Venture Capital Tracker startup directory.

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SpaceX

Reusable rockets and Starlink constellation — defining space company of the era.

Stage

growth

Status

private

Coverage

full

Why SpaceX is interesting

SpaceX set the cost curve for launch and built Starlink into a strategic communications asset. Anchor for any space-tech or defense stack analysis.

Key facts

  • Series J primary (Jan 2023): $750M led by a16z at ~$137B; Sequoia among early SpaceX backers (CNBC)
  • Jun 2022 Series J: $1.68B included Sequoia, Coatue, Fidelity (public reporting)
  • Dec 2025 tender ($800B val): Founders Fund, Fidelity, Sequoia buyers (secondary; Silicon Valley Investclub)
  • Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/01/02/spacex-raising-750-million-at-137-billion-valuation-a16z-investing.html

Investors in our directory

Funds linked from SpaceX's profile — open a fund page for stage focus and related deal articles.

Industries

Space Tech Deep Tech Defense Tech

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FAQs about SpaceX

Funding context and why this company shows up in venture coverage.

SpaceX is listed among Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) investments on a16z’s public investment list.
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Last updated: 2026-07-24