What is Relativity?
Relativity is an aerospace manufacturer that has pioneered the world's first 3D printed rocket, the Terran 1, and is currently scaling production for its reusable Terran R launch vehicle. By integrating advanced additive manufacturing with autonomous robotics and software-defined design, the company has fundamentally altered the traditional aerospace supply chain. This iterative approach allows for rapid design-to-flight cycles, enabling the firm to provide highly competitive, cost-effective launch solutions tailored to the evolving needs of the global satellite and space infrastructure market.
How much funding has Relativity raised?
Relativity has raised a total of $1.3B across 5 funding rounds:
Series A
$10.1M
Series B
$35M
Series C
$140M
Series D
$500M
Unspecified
$650M
Series A (2016): $10.1M with participation from Arjun Sethi, Hiten Shah, David Spector, Mark Cuban, Social Capital, Y Combinator, and David Hodge
Series B (2018): $35M led by Social Capital, Mark Cuban, Playground Global, and Y Combinator
Series C (2019): $140M supported by Playground Global, Y Combinator, Michael Ovitz, Jared Leto, Bond, Republic Labs, Social Capital, Lee Fixel, Spencer Rascoff, Mark Cuban, and Tribe Capital Growth Corp I
Series D (2020): $500M featuring Social Capital, Playground, Tribe Capital Growth Corp I, TriplePoint Venture Growth BDC, Allen & Company, Bond Capital, and Y Combinator
Unspecified (2021): $650M backed by Centricus, Coatue, BlackRock, and Fidelity
Key Investors in Relativity
Social Capital
Social Capital is a venture firm focused on solving complex, large-scale problems by empowering entrepreneurs and assembling deep technical expertise to drive global opportunity.
Playground Global
Playground Global specializes in backing founders who harness frontier technologies, including aerospace and automation, to build businesses with multi-generational impact.
Y Combinator
Y Combinator is a premier startup accelerator that provides seed-stage capital and strategic mentorship to high-growth technology companies.
What's next for Relativity?
With the backing of major institutional investors, Relativity is poised to scale its manufacturing footprint and operational capacity. The strategic focus remains on the successful deployment of the Terran R, which is designed to meet the increasing demand for heavy-lift capabilities in the commercial and government sectors. As the company moves deeper into its growth phase, the emphasis will likely shift toward achieving consistent flight cadence and optimizing the cost-per-kilogram metrics that define market leadership in the modern space economy. The firm's ability to leverage its unique 3D printing stack will be the primary driver of its long-term competitive advantage.
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