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Ursa Major
Hypersonics, solid rocket motors, and space-based defense systems
About Ursa Major
Ursa Major Technologies, Inc., headquartered in Berthoud, Colorado, is a pioneering startup specializing in propulsion systems for the aerospace industry. The company aims to democratize access to space by providing world-class propulsion solutions that are both reliable and cost-effective. Ursa Major's primary focus is on developing engines for space launch vehicles and hypersonic applications, addressing a critical need in the aerospace sector where propulsion issues have historically accounted for a significant percentage of launch failures.
Ursa Major serves a diverse range of clients within the aerospace industry, including private space companies, government agencies, and defense contractors. By offering launch-ready propulsion systems, the company helps its clients overcome the substantial financial, technical, and time-related barriers typically associated with developing high-performance engines.
Operating in the rapidly growing aerospace market, Ursa Major leverages its expertise to accelerate technological advancements in propulsion. The company's business model revolves around the design, testing, and manufacturing of propulsion systems, which are then sold or licensed to aerospace companies. Revenue is generated through direct sales of engines, long-term contracts, and partnerships with key players in the industry.
Ursa Major's mission is to power the future of space exploration and hypersonic travel by providing engines that are finely tuned for an optimal balance of performance, reliability, and cost. The company has already made significant strides, with numerous engines tested and ready for deployment, ensuring that their clients can achieve liftoff without the heavy lifting typically required in propulsion development.
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- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2015
- Headquarters
- Berthoud, United States
- Employees
- 472
- Open positions
- 27
- Dealroom signal
- 91.4/100
- Sector
- Space, Defence, Defence Applications, Space Tech, Launch Vehicles, Spacecraft Propulsion, Space Transportation, Hypersonic Flight, Space Vehicles Components and Payloads, Propulsion Systems, Space Upstream, NIF defense security and resilience, NIF freedom of operations and mobility, DT and LS
- Business model
- Manufacturing
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Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEBTDebt | Nov 2025 | $50M | — | Undisclosed | ↗ |
| LATE VCOther financing | Nov 2025 | $100M | $600M | Alsop Louie Partners · Principia Growth · Eclipse · Woodline Partners | ↗ |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Ursa Major is 20K monthly website visits, down 25.9% over the last three months. Ursa Major's team grew 7.8% over the past year.
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Investors
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Seed6 investors entered at this stage
Conconi Growth Partners
Space Capital
US Department of War
America Makes
US Navy- UFUnited state Armed Forces
Series A5 investors entered at this stage
Dolby Family Ventures
Alsop Louie Partners
Space Angels
Alpha Edison
Dylan Taylor
Series B and later11 investors entered at this stage
BlackRock
XN
KCK
Harpoon
Explorer 1 Fund
RTX Ventures
Eclipse- MCMack & Co
Exor Ventures
Principia Growth
Woodline Partners
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