Venus Aerospace key facts
as of Oct 2026- Operator of hypersonic propulsion technology intended to enhance speed and efficiency in advanced flight systems.
- Venus Aerospace is valued at approximately $175.9M as of Oct 2026 (last reported valuation).
- It has raised $78.3M across 4 recorded rounds; the latest was Later Stage VC ($63.0M) in Apr 2026.
- Notable investors include Alumni Ventures, Mana Ventures, Gaingels, Capital Factory, Draper Associates — 47 tracked in total.
- 1 investment vehicle was formed to buy Venus Aerospace shares in the last 12 months, reporting $498K sold to 13 investors, per SEC Form D filings.
- Venus Aerospace has filed 4 Form Ds with the SEC since 2020, most recently Jun 2023 ($15.9M sold to 17 investors).
- Status: Privately Held (backing).
Venus Aerospace's last reported valuation, Jun 2023. Nothing priced has surfaced since.
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Venus Aerospace funding rounds
4 roundsVehicles formed to buy Venus Aerospace shares
secondary demand · SEC Form D filingsIn the last 12 months, 1 investment vehicle were formed to buy Venus Aerospace shares, reporting $498K sold to 13 investors. Most recent filing Jan 2026.
Membership and data by Private Market View
Venus Aerospace leadership
- Brian HecklerVice President
- Emily BuckreisController
- Nick CardwellExecutive
- Sheila MenzExecutive
Who backs Venus Aerospace
47+Membership and data by Private Market View
Venus Aerospace valuation
Venus Aerospace's last reported valuation was $176 million in Jun 2023. No priced round, secondary trade or fund mark has surfaced since.
How much has Venus Aerospace raised?
Venus Aerospace has raised $78.3 million across 4 recorded rounds since 2021. The largest was a $63 million later-stage round in Apr 2026.
Venus Aerospace has filed 4 Form Ds with the SEC since 2020, most recently in Jun 2023 ($15.9 million sold to 17 investors).
Institutional holders and vehicles
In the last 12 months, 1 investment vehicle was formed to buy Venus Aerospace shares, reporting $498,000 sold to 13 investors, per SEC Form D filings (most recent Jan 2026).
Venus Aerospace investors
47 investors are on record for Venus Aerospace, including Alumni Ventures, Mana Ventures, Gaingels and Capital Factory. By type, the record holds 25 venture capital firms and 1 family office. The later-stage round in Apr 2026 drew 39 investors.
Who runs Venus Aerospace
12 people are listed on the Venus Aerospace team: 5 executives and 7 board members, including Tom Barron (Chief Operating Officer) and Brian Heckler (Vice President). 12 of them have a verified direct contact on file.
About Venus Aerospace
Operator of hypersonic propulsion technology intended to enhance speed and efficiency in advanced flight systems. The company offers rotating detonation rocket engine technology with supersonic combustion, improved thrust-to-weight ratio, and compact engine design, enabling aerospace, defense, and aviation sectors to achieve high-speed propulsion and extended range.
- Sector
- Business Products and Services (B2B)
- HQ
- Houston, TX, United States
- Founded
- 2020
- Employees
- 64
- Website
- venusaero.com/
- Ownership
- Privately Held (backing)
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