Stoke Space
Develops Nova, a fully reusable medium-lift launch vehicle, targeting commercial and national security launch missions.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Series E | $1B |
Why it matters
Selected for National Security Space Launch Phase 3 Lane 1 on-ramp; first Nova flight from Cape Canaveral SLC-14 targeted for early 2027.
Is Stoke Space publicly traded?
Stoke Space 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
Stoke Space: key questions
What does Stoke Space do?
Develops Nova, a fully reusable medium-lift launch vehicle, targeting commercial and national security launch missions.
What does Stoke Space make?
Products named by Stoke Space include Nova.
Where is Stoke Space based?
Stoke Space is headquartered in Kent, Washington. It was founded in 2020.
How much funding has Stoke Space raised?
Total funding is ~$2.3B, based on announced and reported rounds. Latest round: Series E, $1B, Sep 2026.
Who are Stoke Space's investors?
Notable investors include US Innovative Technology Fund, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Industrious Ventures, Y Combinator.
Is Stoke Space publicly traded?
Stoke Space 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 Stoke Space stock?
Not on a public exchange: Stoke Space 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
- thenextweb.com/news/stoke-space-1bn-series-e-fully-reusable-nova
- washingtontechnology.com/companies/2025/10/stoke-space-closes-510m-series-d-financing-roun
- airandspaceforces.com/pentagon-finance-second-launch-pad-stoke-space/
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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