Tech Company Financing Transactions

Space Exploration Technologies Funding Round

Space Exploration Technologies, based in Hawthorne, secured $50.2 million from Threshold Ventures and Valor Equity Partners.

Transaction Overview

Announced On
12/31/2010
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$50,200,000
Round
Undisclosed
Proceeds Purpose
Proceeds purposes were not disclosed.

Company Information

Company Status
Private & Independent
Industry
Transportation
Mailing Address
1 Rocket Rd.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
USA
Email Address
Overview
SpaceX aims to change this paradigm by developing a family of launch vehicles which will ultimately reduce the cost and increase the reliability of space access by a factor of ten. Coupled with the newly emerging market for private and commercial space transport, this new model will re-ignite humanity's efforts to explore and develop Space.
Profile
Space Exploration Technologies LinkedIn Company Profile
Social Media
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Company News
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Facebook
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YouTube
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Management Team

Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Executive Officer
Elon Musk
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Chief Financial Officer
Bret Johnsen
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Chief Information Officer
Ken Venner
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President
Gwynne Shotwell
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VP - General Counsel
Timothy Hughes
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VP - Manufacturing
Robert Reagan
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VP - Sales
Adam Harris
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