Momentus Gets Series A Funding
Posted on 07/19/2019
Santa Clara, California-based Momentus was formed by space entrepreneur Mikhail Kokorich and his partner Lev Khasis. Momentus is a provider of in-space shuttle services for moving satellites between orbits. The company raised US$ 25.5 million in a Series A round that was led by Prime Movers. Other investors include, Y Combinator, the Lerner Family, the University of Wyoming Foundation, Quiet Capital, Mountain Nazca, ACE & Company, Liquid 2 Ventures, and Drake Management.
Moscow-educated Mikhail Kokorich founded a number of companies including Dauria Aerospace, Helios Wire, and Astro Digital.