Manifest Space with Morgan Brennan True Anomaly’s $260 Millin Series C with CEO Even Rogers 5/1/25
May 1, 2025
Evan Rogers, Co-founder and CEO of True Anomaly, shares insights from his journey as a former U.S. Air Force officer to leading a cutting-edge company in space defense. He discusses the recent $260 million funding round aimed at scaling production and enhancing capabilities like the Jackal orbital vehicle. The conversation dives into the evolving nature of warfare in space, the importance of autonomous systems, and the strategic need for a robust U.S. supply chain to meet emerging threats. Stay tuned for exciting updates on the Victus Hays mission!
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Use Capital To Scale Product And Team
- Invest raised capital into product, team, and manufacturing to scale quickly.
- Expand production footprint and double hiring to meet defense demand.
Space Is Now A Warfighting Domain
- Space has transitioned into a warfighting domain requiring dedicated defense partners.
- True Anomaly positions itself explicitly as a defense company for space superiority.
From Space Force Officer To Industry Founder
- Evan Rogers describes wearing the uniform for 10 years and then 'changing uniforms' to continue the mission at True Anomaly.
- He frames the company as an industrial partner focused on building Space Force capabilities.