Stoke Space
[PRIVATE]HQ: Kent, Washington · Est. 2020 · 1 model registered
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Stoke Space: 1 model, $860.0M raised. 1 source back the record.
Ownership
PRIVATE
Capital / Funding
$860M
Headquarters
Kent, Washington
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
American rocket company developing Nova, a fully and rapidly reusable medium-lift launch vehicle. Founded in 2020 by former Blue Origin and Spacex employees Andy Lapsa and Tom Feldman. Based in Kent, Washington with 125+ employees. Total capital raised: USD 990M including USD 260M Series C (Jan 2025), USD 510M Series D (Oct 2025, extended to USD 860M in Feb 2026). U.S. Space Force National Security Space Launch contract. Activating Launch Complex 14 at Cape Canaveral.
Meaningful press and media coverage across the period. Funded with institutional backing on record.
Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Stoke Space.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
CEO & Co-founder
Founding Team
cofounder
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
FAQ
What is Stoke Space?
American rocket company developing Nova, a fully and rapidly reusable medium-lift launch vehicle. Founded in 2020 by former Blue Origin and Spacex employees Andy Lapsa and Tom Feldman. Based in Kent, Washington with 125+ employees. Total capital raised: USD 990M including USD 260M Series C (Jan 2025), USD 510M Series D (Oct 2025, extended to USD 860M in Feb 2026). U.S. Space Force National Security Space Launch contract. Activating Launch Complex 14 at Cape Canaveral.
What does Stoke Space make?
Stoke Space has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Nova Reusable Launch Vehicle (Stoke Space builds physical robots).
Is Stoke Space publicly traded?
No. Stoke Space is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with Stoke Space?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Stoke Space building in the same form factors include Impulse Space, AstroForge, Astrobotic Technology, China National Space Administration.
Who is the CEO of Stoke Space?
Andy Lapsa is the ceo of Stoke Space, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Stoke Space?
Stoke Space is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today. It has raised $860M in disclosed funding.
Where is Stoke Space headquartered?
Stoke Space is headquartered in Kent, Washington, USA.
How much funding has Stoke Space raised?
Stoke Space has raised approximately $860M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Who owns Stoke Space?
Stoke Space is privately held and venture-backed ($860M raised); ownership sits with its founders and private investors.
Where does Stoke Space operate robots?
Stoke 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 Stoke Space a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Stoke Space ranks in roughly the top 8% of companies tracked by the registry.
Is Stoke Space safe?
Stoke 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.