SpaceX
SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft, and operates the Starlink satellite-internet constellation. Founded by Elon Musk in 2002 and based in Starbase, Texas, the company has raised over $11B in primary funding and was valued at roughly $400B in a mid-2025 employee tender, making it the most valuable private company in the world.
Company snapshot
- Active
- Total funding
- $11B
- Funding rounds
- 35
- Last round (Secondary Market)
- $1.3B
- Last round date
- Jul 2025
- Founded
- 2002
- Employees
- 10001+
- Headquarters
- Starbase, Texas, United States
Founders
Elon Musk
Industries
- Aerospace
- Space Travel
- Satellite Internet
- Telecommunications
Notable investors
| Investor | Role |
|---|---|
| Founders Fund | Lead |
| Sequoia Capital | Co-investor |
| a16z (Andreessen Horowitz) | Co-investor |
| Fidelity Investments | Co-investor |
| Co-investor | |
| Gigafund | Lead |
| Valor Equity Partners | Co-investor |
Frequently asked questions
How much funding has SpaceX raised?
SpaceX has raised $11B in total funding across 35 rounds.
What was SpaceX's most recent funding round?
SpaceX's most recent round was a Secondary Market of $1.3B in Jul 2025.
When was SpaceX founded?
SpaceX was founded in 2002.
Where is SpaceX headquartered?
SpaceX is headquartered in Starbase, Texas, United States.
How many employees does SpaceX have?
SpaceX has 10001+ employees.
Who are SpaceX's investors?
SpaceX's notable investors include Founders Fund, Sequoia Capital, a16z (Andreessen Horowitz), Fidelity Investments, Google, Gigafund.