Venus Aerospace

Venus Aerospace announced $91M in Series B financing on July 8, 2026. Venus Aerospace raised a $91 million Series B led by Mercury Fund to scale development and production of its rotating detonation rocket engine propulsion systems.

Round details

The financing includes backing from Mercury Fund, Lockheed Martin Ventures, MESH, PEAK6, Draper Associates, Starboard Star Venture Capital, Green Sands Equity. The company did not publish a valuation with the announcement.

• Round: Series B
• Capital announced: $91M
• Headquarters: Houston, TX

How the company plans to use the capital

Venus said the round will fund the scaling of development and production of its rotating detonation rocket engine (RDRE) propulsion system, moving it from flight demonstration toward deployment in near-term defense and space applications.

Why this matters for GTM teams

The round was led by Mercury Fund, with participation from Lockheed Martin Ventures, MESH, PEAK6, Draper Associates, Starboard Star Venture Capital, Green Sands Equity and other new and existing strategic and institutional investors.

Fresh capital is often an operational signal rather than a buying signal by itself. Teams should validate the company’s hiring pattern, product launches, geographic expansion, and technology priorities before choosing the message and timing of outreach.

Source and methodology

This report is based on the company’s announcement and records the disclosed amount, round, investors, location, and stated use of funds. SalesTools Research does not estimate undisclosed valuation or revenue figures.

Primary source: Venus Aerospace Series B announcement.