RKLab Revenue, Valuation, Funding & Investors

RKLab is valued at $1.2B as of July 2018, a 85.7x multiple on its last reported $14M revenue.

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Last RKLab valuation

$1.2B

Seed · Jul 2018

Last RKLab funding round

$3M

Seed · Jul 2018

RKLab revenue

$14M

Seed · Jul 2018

RKLab Overview

About RKLab

RKLab is a Haifa-based cleantech firm founded in 2014 that engineers the RK Injector, a self-pressurizing fuel injector designed for diesel engines. This technology leverages combustion chamber pressure to achieve lower-temperature fuel burning, slashing NOx emissions by up to 95 percent without relying on aftertreatment systems. The company targets heavy-duty trucks, marine vessels, and stationary power generators to comply with Euro 6 and EPA regulations across automotive and industrial sectors.


Founded

2014

HQ

SwitzerlandLucerne

Website

rklab.com

Status

Privately held

Customer focus

B2B

Revenue model

Product sales

Revenue

$14M (Jul 2018)

Valuation

$1.2B (Jul 2018)

RKLab Valuation

RKLab is currently valued at $1.2B, based on its seed round in July 2018.

RKLab's valuation has grown 1.2x from $1B at its seed round in December 2017 to $1.2B in July 2018, across 2 priced rounds.

RKLab valuation by funding round

Revenue multiple
RKLab valuation by funding round
DateStageValuationRevenue Multiple
Jul 2018Seed$1.2B85.7x
Dec 2017Seed$1B-

RKLab Revenue

RKLab's latest recorded revenue is $14M, as of its seed round in July 2018. At a $1.2B valuation, that implies a 85.7x revenue multiple.

RKLab revenue by funding round

RKLab revenue and valuation multiple by funding round
DateRevenue *ValuationRevenue MultipleStage
Jul 2018$14M$1.2B85.7xSeed

* Revenue (or ARR) figures are the values recorded alongside each funding round. Typically run-rate revenue at the time of the deal, or a reported LTM (last 12 months) revenue.

RKLab Funding History

RKLab has raised a total of $8M across 3 funding rounds.

RKLab's first fundraising round was a $5M seed round in December 2017. The most recent completed round was a $3M seed round in July 2018.

RKLab funding rounds

RKLab funding rounds
DateStageRaisedValuationDeal Summary
Jul 2018Seed$3M$1.2BRocket Lab develops the Electron rocket for small satellite launches, enabling frequent and cost-effective access to orbit from its New Zealand launch site. The company achieved its second successful orbital mission in November 2018, deploying six satellites and testing technologies like a drag sail. Founded in 2006 by Peter Beck, Rocket Lab had conducted commercial operations following test launches in 2017. In November 2018, Rocket Lab closed a Series E funding round raising $140 million led by Future Fund, with participation from Khosla Ventures, Bessemer Venture Partners, DCVC, and others including new investor ACC. The post-money valuation reached $1.2 billion, cementing its unicorn status. Funds supported building additional launch pads, scaling Electron production, and three major R&D programs, alongside opening a production facility in New Zealand and planning a U.S. site at Wallops Flight Facility. Rocket Lab generated $13.5 million in launch business revenues in 2018. Total funding reached $288 million post-round. The company launched its first NASA mission that year, valued at $6.9 million including services.
Jan 2018Seed$500K--
Dec 2017Seed$5M$1BRocket Lab is a space launch company developing the Electron small satellite launcher. In March 2017, it completed a Series D funding round raising $75M led by DCVC with participation from Promus Ventures and prior investors. The post-money valuation reached $1B. The round supported scaling operations and company growth amid early development of launch capabilities. Rocket Lab achieved its first Electron launch later in 2017 and continued building traction with missions for clients including NASA.

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RKLab Competitors

RKLab competitors include listed companies like Ola Electric, Ballard Power Systems, Solid Power and Zaptec, and private ones like Electra and Clean Planet.

Public and private companies comparable to RKLab
CompanyHQStatusRevenueEBITDAValuationRevenue Multiple
Ola ElectricIndiaIndiaPublicly listed$215M($97M)$1.7B7.9x
Ballard Power SystemsCanadaCanadaPublicly listed$99M($85M)$767M2.6x
Solid PowerUnited StatesUnited StatesPublicly listed$18M($87M)$581M38.3x
ZaptecSwedenSwedenPublicly listed$163M$12M$529M2.5x
ElectraUnited StatesBoulder, COPrivate--$1.2B-
Clean PlanetJapanTokyoPrivate--$1.2B-

RKLab Public Comps

RKLab is still privately-owned, but its public comps include Heilongjiang Tianyouwei, SAF Holland, XPEL, JOST Werke, Musashi Seimitsu Industry, Gentherm, Ali Alghanim & Sons Group, Frasle Mobility, Shoals and Camel Group Co.

Last FYEV/RevenueEV/EBITDA
RevenueEBITDALast FYLTM2027ELast FYLTM2027E
Heilongjiang Tianyouwei$596M$160M1.4x1.3x5.3x3.8x
SAF Holland$2B$229M0.9x0.9x7.7x6.3x
XPEL$476M$77M2.6x2.4x16.3x13.8x
JOST Werke$1.8B$180M0.9x0.8x8.9x6.4x
Musashi Seimitsu Industry$2.2B$188M0.7x0.7x8.8x6.7x
Gentherm$1.5B$103M0.8x0.8x12.3x6.6x
Ali Alghanim & Sons Group$965M$164M1.4x-8.0x-
Frasle Mobility$1.1B$173M1.5x1.4x9.0x7.8x

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Common questions about RKLab

When was RKLab founded?RKLab was founded in 2014.
Where is RKLab headquartered?RKLab is headquartered in Lucerne, Switzerland.
Is RKLab publicly listed?No, RKLab is a private company.
What is RKLab's valuation?RKLab was last valued at $1.2B in its seed round in July 2018.
How much funding has RKLab raised?RKLab has raised $8M across 3 funding rounds.
What was RKLab's last funding round?RKLab's last funding round was a $3M seed round in July 2018.
What is RKLab's revenue?RKLab's latest recorded revenue is $14M (July 2018).
What is RKLab's revenue multiple?RKLab's latest valuation implies a 85.7x revenue multiple ($1.2B valuation on $14M of revenue).
Which companies are comparable to RKLab?Companies comparable to RKLab include Ola Electric, Ballard Power Systems, Solid Power, Zaptec, Electra and Clean Planet.

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