🏆 Deal of the Week · CW 32/2023
RFA raised EUR 30M in a Venture – Series Unknown funding round; the post-money valuation was not disclosed. The round was led by Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR), marking a significant institutional commitment to the German small-launch sector.
RFA — key deal facts
| Company | RFA |
| Founded | 2018 |
| Headquarters | Augsburg, Germany |
| Amount raised | EUR 30M |
| Valuation | Valuation Remains Undisclosed |
| Round | Venture – Series Unknown |
| Investors | Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (https://www.kkr.com/) |
| Sectors | Aerospace |
Who invested in RFA?
The sole disclosed investor in this round is Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR), one of the world's largest global investment firms. KKR's participation is notable given that institutional private-equity backing at this stage remains uncommon in European new-space ventures, signalling growing mainstream capital interest in commercial launch infrastructure.
What does RFA do?
Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) is a German aerospace company founded in 2018 as a spin-off of OHB SE, headquartered in Augsburg, Germany. The company develops the RFA ONE launch system, a small-lift rocket powered by the Helix staged-combustion engine, designed to deliver payloads to orbit at low cost through serial, automotive-style manufacturing. RFA also develops the Redshift orbital transfer vehicle to extend last-mile delivery capability in orbit. The company is part of the OHB Group and is led by CEO Stefan Tweraser.
RFA valuation & multiples
Frequently asked questions
How much did RFA raise in its Venture – Series Unknown?
RFA raised EUR 30M in a Venture – Series Unknown round, announced in 2023 (KW 32/2023).
What is RFA's valuation?
RFA's valuation was not disclosed as part of this funding round.
Who invested in RFA?
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR) is the sole disclosed investor in this round.
When was RFA founded and where is it based?
RFA was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Augsburg, Germany.
Source: original announcement — read the full report.