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Spacecraft Maker clinches $95M in a Series B funding round

PRIVATEJun 12, 2024

Amount Raised

$95 Million

Round Type

Series B

Los AngelesManufacturingAerospace

Description

Satellite manufacturing startup Apex has raised $95 million to allow it to ramp up production of “productized” satellite buses to tap into growing demand, particularly from national security customers.

Who else raised in Aerospace and Manufacturing around the same time

Companies in the same sectors as Apex that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.

  • Momentus raised an undisclosed amount (Convertible Note) on July 18, 2024.
  • VerdeGo Aero raised $2M on July 12, 2024.
  • MRO Holdings raised an undisclosed amount on July 9, 2024.
  • ISPTech raised $2.2M (Pre-Seed) on July 2, 2024.
  • Archer Aviation raised $55M on July 2, 2024.
  • VerdeGo Aero raised $1.5M on June 25, 2024.

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Company Information

Company

Apex

Location

Los Angeles, California, United States

About

Apex is a Los Angeles-based spacecraft manufacturer specializing in productized satellite buses ranging from 100 to 500 kilograms. Founded in 2022 by Ian Cinnamon and Max Benassi, Apex addresses the growing demand for reliable, rapidly deployable spacecraft platforms in the evolving aerospace industry. By integrating software-driven design, vertical manufacturing, and scalable hardware, Apex delivers configurable satellite buses—such as Aries, Nova, and Comet—tailored for missions spanning Earth observation, communications, and defense applications. With a focus on rapid delivery and transparent pricing, Apex enables customers to deploy payloads efficiently, supporting the expansion of space-based capabilities across various sectors.​

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What this usually means
Timeline to next round
Series B companies typically work for 15-20 months before raising new capital
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Series B companies are expected to scale rapidly and expand market reach

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