-62%

est. 2Y upside i

AerospaceVertical SaaSSeries A

Inversion was founded with the mission to build the first affordable return capability for the commercial and defense space industries. With launching to space becoming cheap and frequent, comparable options for return must become available to allow for a robust economy in space.

Rank

#1598

Sector

Aerospace and Defense Technology, Space Logistics

Est. Liquidity

~6Y

Data Quality

Data: Medium

Inversion operates in a high-growth, strategically important space logistics market with a strong proprietary technology moat.

Last updated: March 10, 2026

Bull (25%)+300%

Inversion successfully scales its Arc vehicle production and operations, securing major long-term contracts with the US military and commercial clients for rapid global cargo delivery and hypersonic testing. This market leadership, coupled with successful technical execution and regulatory navigation, drives revenue to over $200M by 2028, justifying a $800M-$1B valuation at a 4-5x revenue multiple, well above the current estimated $220M.

Base (30%)+75%

Inversion achieves steady progress, securing niche contracts and demonstrating its technology, but faces strong competition from well-funded startups and incumbents. Revenue grows to ~$75M by 2028, leading to an acquisition or next funding round at a $385M valuation, representing a moderate return for early equity holders.

Bear (45%)-80%

An incumbent like SpaceX or a large defense contractor successfully develops a competing re-entry capability, or Inversion faces significant technical setbacks (e.g., repeated failures in re-entry vehicle testing like the Ray demonstrator's short circuit) leading to delays and increased capital needs. This could result in a down round, reducing the valuation to $40M-$60M and wiping out most common stock value given the $54M in liquidation preferences.

Est. time to liquidity~6.0 years

Preference Stack Risk

high

Investors hold $54M in liquidation preferences ahead of common stock, representing 24.5% of the estimated $220M valuation.

Dilution Risk

high

High capital intensity suggests multiple future funding rounds will be needed, likely leading to further dilution for common shareholders.

Secondary Liquidity

none

As a Series A company, there is currently no active secondary market or tender offers for Inversion shares.

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Last updated: March 10, 2026

Questions to Ask at the Interview

Strategic questions based on Inversion's data — designed to show you've done your homework.

  • 1

    “Given the high incumbent threat from companies like SpaceX and established defense contractors, how is Inversion planning to maintain its competitive edge and market share as these larger players potentially expand into space logistics and re-entry?”

  • 2

    “With an estimated $21M in revenue and a high capital intensity business model, what are the key milestones and financial targets Inversion aims to achieve in the next 18-24 months to demonstrate capital efficiency and attract future funding rounds?”

  • 3

    “Considering the Series A funding and the long development cycles in aerospace, what is the company's anticipated timeline for a liquidity event (e.g., IPO or acquisition) for employees, and what are the current thoughts on potential secondary liquidity options?”

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