K2 Space

K2 Space

Torrance, California, USA
15 employees
Defense & Space
Series C · $450M

About K2 Space

K2 Space is a Torrance, California-based aerospace manufacturer that designs and builds large, high-power "Mega Class" satellite platforms for commercial, government, and defense missions. The company uses vertically integrated hardware and manufacturing processes to deliver satellites with significantly more power and payload capacity than conventional platforms, targeting applications in communications, Earth observation, and national security. Founded in 2022, K2 launched its first fully integrated Mega Class satellite, Gravitas, in March 2026.

Company details

Team Size15
LocationTorrance, California, USA
IndustryDefense & Space

Funding

Total raised

$450M

Last stage

Series C

Investors

Redpoint Ventures
AAltimeter Capital
Lightspeed Venture Partners
First Round Capital
AAlpine Space Ventures

Founders

Karan Kunjur

Karan Kunjur

Co-founder and CEO of K2 Space. Previously spent 10 years at Boston Consulting Group and was a VP at AI startup Text IQ (acquired 2021). Background in company turnarounds, acquisitions, and new ventures.

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Neel Kunjur

Co-founder and CTO of K2 Space. Previously spent ~6 years at SpaceX developing Dragon avionics systems and serving as Mission Director for Dragon missions, then worked at electric aircraft company Kitty Hawk.

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What happens next.

No applications, no recruiter spam. Just the intro.

01

Confirm the fit

A few questions to make sure this role is the right shape for you. Two minutes.

02

I pitch you to the company

I write the intro, send it to the founder, and handle the back-and-forth.

03

A meeting lands on your calendar

If they’re a yes, I book the chat. You show up — that’s the whole job-hunt.