Apex
Mass-produces standardized satellite buses for government and commercial constellations, including the Aries and Nova platforms.
Falcon 9 launches the GPS III-SV09 mission from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, January 2026. Photo: U.S. Space Force photo by Gwendolyn Kurzen, Public domain (U.S. government work).
Funding history
| Date | Round | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Growth round | $200M |
Why it matters
Project Shadow space-based interceptor demonstration planned on its Nova bus; reported in October 2026 to be in talks to raise about $500M at a $4B valuation.
Is Apex publicly traded?
Apex is privately held as of November 14, 2026: there is no ticker and no announced IPO. Shares are not available on public exchanges.
Information only, not investment advice.
Some figures rest on a single report. Treat them as indicative.Last verified November 14, 2026
Apex: key questions
What does Apex do?
Mass-produces standardized satellite buses for government and commercial constellations, including the Aries and Nova platforms.
What does Apex make?
Products named by Apex include Aries and Nova.
Where is Apex based?
Apex is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. It was founded in 2022.
What is Apex's valuation?
Apex was valued at $2.3B as of Jun 2026, after a $200M Growth round (Jun 2026).
How much funding has Apex raised?
Total funding is ~$920M, based on announced and reported rounds. Latest round: Growth round, $200M, Jun 2026.
Who are Apex's investors?
Notable investors include Glade Brook Capital Partners, Washington Harbour Partners, Interlagos, Andreessen Horowitz, XYZ Venture Capital.
Is Apex publicly traded?
Apex is privately held as of November 14, 2026: there is no ticker and no announced IPO. Shares are not available on public exchanges.
Can you buy Apex stock?
Not on a public exchange: Apex is a private company. Shares of private companies change hands only in private transactions open to accredited investors, when the company allows it. This is not investment advice.
Sources
- payloadspace.com/apex-raises-200m-at-2-3b-valuation
- satnews.com/2026/10/24/satellite-bus-maker-apex-in-talks-to-raise-500m-at-4b-valuation/
Figures come from company announcements, government sources and press reports. Spot an error? Send a correction. Nothing here is investment advice.
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