Ursa Major
Designs and manufactures solid rocket motors, hypersonic engines and space propulsion using additive manufacturing for tactical missiles and launch.
X-51A WaveRider hypersonic test vehicle under a B-52 wing at Edwards Air Force Base. Photo: U.S. Air Force/Chad Bellay, Public domain (U.S. government work).
Funding history
| Date | Round | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Series E | $100M |
Why it matters
US Navy awards for the MK 104 motor ($10M, 2026) and motors for the Naval Modular Missile and Compact Air-to-Air Missile; $32.9M Stratolaunch contract for 16 Hadley engines.
Is Ursa Major publicly traded?
Ursa Major 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
Ursa Major: key questions
What does Ursa Major do?
Designs and manufactures solid rocket motors, hypersonic engines and space propulsion using additive manufacturing for tactical missiles and launch.
What does Ursa Major make?
Products named by Ursa Major include Hadley, Lynx and MK 104.
Where is Ursa Major based?
Ursa Major is headquartered in Berthoud, Colorado. It was founded in 2015.
How much funding has Ursa Major raised?
A cumulative total is not disclosed. The latest round was: Series E, $100M, Nov 2025.
Who are Ursa Major's investors?
Notable investors include Eclipse, Woodline Partners, Principia Growth, XN, Alsop Louie Partners.
Is Ursa Major publicly traded?
Ursa Major 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 Ursa Major stock?
Not on a public exchange: Ursa Major 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
- satnews.com/2025/11/19/ursa-major-raises-100-million-to-scale-hypersonics-solid-rocket-mot
- coloradobiz.com/ursa-major-berthoud-navy-rocket-motor-contract/
- aviationweek.com/defense/supply-chain/ursa-major-raises-100-million-series-e-round
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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