Outlier Space
[PRIVATE]HQ: Auckland, New Zealand · Est. by Jamie France (ex-Rocket Lab). USD 7.35M pre-seed round in July 2026 led by GD1 — one of New Zealand's largest pre-seed raises. Targeting first test flight in 2028. · 1 model registered
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Outlier Space: 1 model, $7.3M raised. 1 source back the record.
Ownership
PRIVATE
Capital / Funding
$7M
Headquarters
Auckland, New Zealand
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Auckland-based aerospace startup developing autonomous, rocket-agnostic reusable capsules for microgravity research and manufacturing return. Founded by Jamie France (ex-Rocket Lab). USD 7.35M pre-seed round in July 2026 led by GD1 — one of New Zealand's largest pre-seed raises. Targeting first test flight in 2028.
Limited public funding data for capital position assessment.
Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Outlier Space.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
CEO & Founder
Founding Team
sole
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
FAQ
What is Outlier Space?
Auckland-based aerospace startup developing autonomous, rocket-agnostic reusable capsules for microgravity research and manufacturing return. Founded by Jamie France (ex-Rocket Lab). USD 7.35M pre-seed round in July 2026 led by GD1 — one of New Zealand's largest pre-seed raises. Targeting first test flight in 2028.
What does Outlier Space make?
Outlier Space has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Outlier Microgravity Return Vehicle (Outlier Space builds physical robots).
Is Outlier Space publicly traded?
No. Outlier Space is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with Outlier Space?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Outlier Space building in the same form factors include Impulse Space, AstroForge, Astrobotic Technology, China National Space Administration.
Who is the CEO of Outlier Space?
Jamie France is the ceo of Outlier Space, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Outlier Space?
Outlier Space is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today. It has raised $7M in disclosed funding.
Where is Outlier Space headquartered?
Outlier Space is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.
How much funding has Outlier Space raised?
Outlier Space has raised approximately $7M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Who owns Outlier Space?
Outlier Space is privately held and venture-backed ($7M raised); ownership sits with its founders and private investors.
Where does Outlier Space operate robots?
Outlier Space is a robot manufacturer and does not directly operate deployments on the DEPLOY registry. Its products are deployed by customer operators; see the company page for the verified deployment record.
Is Outlier Space a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Outlier Space ranks in roughly the top 32% of companies tracked by the registry.
Is Outlier Space safe?
Outlier Space has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.