# Momentus

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/momentus

- Industry: Aerospace
- Headquarters: San Jose, US
- Website: www.momentus.space
- Total disclosed funding: $34M
- Latest round: Series A (Jul 17, 2019)
- Investors on record: 10

## About

Momentus Inc. specializes in innovative in-space transportation and infrastructure services, focusing on efficient and reliable logistics for satellites and payloads, utilizing advanced propulsion technology for orbital maneuvering.Momentus Inc. was founded in 2017 in Santa Clara, US, and operates in the in-space transportation sector. The company has raised a total of USD 4.00 mn through multiple funding rounds, with the latest being a PIPE round in September 2023, amounting to USD 4.00 mn. The founding team includes Daniel Leuthard, James Perryman, Janis Mozumacs, Jon Brandt, and Josh Quarmby, with Dawn Harms serving as the CEO. Momentus has been involved in six different deals since its inception, indicating its active role in the space industry.Momentus specializes in in-space transportation and infrastructure services, primarily focusing on delivering reliable and efficient transportation solutions for satellites and other payloads. Their flagship products include a suite of space vehicles designed for on-orbit transportation, capable of moving cargo between orbits and providing services for satellite deployment, orbit raising, and end-of-life disposal. The technology utilizes innovative propulsion systems, including water-based propulsion, which aims to solve critical challenges in satellite logistics and orbital operations by enabling flexible and cost-effective deployment strategies. Their services cater to various clients, including satellite manufacturers, aerospace companies, and government agencies, across key global markets such as North America, Europe, and Asia, where demand for space infrastructure is rapidly growing. The revenue model is structured around B2B transactions, primarily involving partnerships with satellite operators and manufacturers seeking transportation services for their payloads, through contracts for specific missions which may include fixed-price agreements.Looking ahead, Momentus plans to expand its product offerings with new transportation solutions aimed at enhancing its capabilities in the in-space logistics market. The company is targeting expansion into Europe and Asia by the end of 2024 to capitalize on growing demand in these regions. The recent PIPE funding round will support these initiatives, enabling Momentus to further develop its technology and increase its operational capacity. Additionally, in September 2023, Prime Movers Lab sold 175,983 shares in Momentus Inc. for USD 631,823, indicating active investment interest in the company.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Jul 17, 2019, $26M — Y Combinator, ACE & Company, Nazca, Liquid 2 Ventures, Lerner Investments, Quiet Capital, Prime Movers Lab, Drake Management, University of Wyoming Foundation
- Seed, Nov 1, 2018, $8.1M — Y Combinator, Nazca, Liquid 2 Ventures, One Way Ventures, Prime Movers Lab

## Investors

- Y Combinator (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/y-combinator) — Seed, Series A
- Nazca (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/nazca) — Seed, Series A
- Liquid 2 Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/liquid-2-ventures) — Seed, Series A
- One Way Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/one-way-ventures) — Seed
- Prime Movers Lab (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/prime-movers-lab) — Seed, Series A
- ACE & Company (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ace-company) — Series A
- Lerner Investments — Series A
- Quiet Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/quiet-capital) — Series A
- Drake Management — Series A
- University of Wyoming Foundation — Series A