Venus Aerospace
Develops rotating detonation rocket engines and ramjet propulsion for hypersonic aircraft and long-range defense missiles.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Series B | $91M |
Why it matters
Flew the first US high-thrust rotating detonation rocket engine in May 2025; collaboration with Lockheed Martin on long-range precision fires.
Is Venus Aerospace publicly traded?
Venus Aerospace is privately held as of November 14, 2026: there is no ticker and no announced IPO. Shares are not available on public exchanges.
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Key figures confirmed by multiple sourcesLast verified November 14, 2026
Venus Aerospace: key questions
What does Venus Aerospace do?
Develops rotating detonation rocket engines and ramjet propulsion for hypersonic aircraft and long-range defense missiles.
Where is Venus Aerospace based?
Venus Aerospace is headquartered in Houston, Texas. It was founded in 2020.
How much funding has Venus Aerospace raised?
A cumulative total is not disclosed. The latest round was: Series B, $91M, Jul 2026.
Who are Venus Aerospace's investors?
Notable investors include Mercury Fund, Lockheed Martin Ventures, Prime Movers Lab, Airbus Ventures, Draper Associates, PEAK6.
Is Venus Aerospace publicly traded?
Venus Aerospace 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 Venus Aerospace stock?
Not on a public exchange: Venus Aerospace 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
- venusaero.com/newsroom/venus-aerospace-raises-91m-series-b
- techcrunch.com/2026/07/08/venus-aerospace-raises-90m-series-b-to-build-a-new-kind-of-rocke
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