Nova
Rocket designed so both stages return and fly again
Kent, Washington startup building Nova, a medium-lift rocket designed so both stages land and fly again. Founded by former Blue Origin engineers. First flight is planned for early 2027 from Cape Canaveral. (1 product in the atlas)
Products, by altitude
Launch · From the pad to orbit
In development ![]()
Known rounds
| Date | Round | Amount | Led by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Series E (initial closing) | $1B | Point72 Ventures, Spark Capital1 |
| Feb 2026 | Series D extension | $350M | —2 |
| Oct 2025 | Series D | $510M | US Innovative Technology Fund (USIT)3 |
| Jan 2025 | Series C | $260M | —4 |
| Oct 2023 | Series B | $100M | Industrious Ventures5 |
| Dec 2021 | Series A | $65M | Breakthrough Energy Ventures6 |
| Feb 2021 | Seed | $9.1M | NFX, MaC Venture Capital7 |
Milestones
- Sep 2026 Set the first Nova flight (Nova Pathfinder) for early 2027 from Space Launch Complex 14 at Cape Canaveral, carrying payloads from AstroForge and Celestis. Company statement8