X-Bow Systems
Manufactures solid rocket motors and energetics for tactical missiles, hypersonic test vehicles and launch, with a production campus in Luling, Texas.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Series B | $105M |
Why it matters
Delivered more than 1,100 solid rocket motors, including 600 RATO motors to AEVEX under a $12M contract (Apr 2026); $11M Missile Defense Agency award for a high-performance motor.
Is X-Bow Systems publicly traded?
X-Bow Systems 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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Some figures rest on a single report. Treat them as indicative.Last verified November 14, 2026
X-Bow Systems: key questions
What does X-Bow Systems do?
Manufactures solid rocket motors and energetics for tactical missiles, hypersonic test vehicles and launch, with a production campus in Luling, Texas.
What does X-Bow Systems make?
Products named by X-Bow Systems include Ballesta.
Where is X-Bow Systems based?
X-Bow Systems is headquartered in Houston, Texas. It was founded in 2016.
How much funding has X-Bow Systems raised?
A cumulative total is not disclosed. The latest round was: Series B, $105M, May 2025.
Who are X-Bow Systems' investors?
Notable investors include Lockheed Martin Ventures, Boeing Ventures, Razor's Edge Ventures, Crosslink Capital, Balerion Space Ventures, Bravo Victor Venture Capital.
Is X-Bow Systems publicly traded?
X-Bow Systems 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 X-Bow Systems stock?
Not on a public exchange: X-Bow Systems 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
- pulse2.com/x-bow-systems-over-105-million-series-b-raised-for-defense-technologies
- dealroom.co/news/138153-x-bow-wins-11m-grant-to-break-pentagons-rocket-motor-duopoly/
- caplight.com/company/x-bow
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