Startup · United States
General Galactic
HQ El Segundo, CAFounded 20231-10 employees
General Galactic is a deep-tech startup focused on generating fossil-free fuels and chemicals by converting CO₂ emissions into clean, renewable energy sources. Their mission is to transform the world's energy supply chain, making clean fuel affordable and accessible globally. Utilizing their proprietary Genesis system, inspired by aerospace technology, they produce high-purity, renewable hydrocarbon fuels compatible with existing infrastructure. Their initial product, fossil-free natural gas, serves as a 100% clean alternative to conventional natural gas, aiming to expedite the green transition without necessitating overhauls of current systems. Looking ahead, General Galactic envisions extending their technology beyond Earth, aiming to build fuel stations on Mars to support future space exploration and settlement.
Funding2 rounds · $10.0M
- Equity raised
- $10.0M
- Latest
- $8.0MSeed · Nov 12, 2024
| Announced | Stage | Amount | Valuation | Lead investors | Other investors | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2024 | Seed | $8.0M | — | Harpoon Ventures, Refactor Capital | BoxGroup, Climate Capital, Impact First Investments, Pathbreaker Ventures, Plug and Play, Seraphim Space | Confirmed |
| 2023 | Pre-Seed | $2.0M | — | BoxGroup, Refactor Capital | — | Reported |
- SeedLed by Harpoon Ventures, Refactor CapitalWith BoxGroup, Climate Capital, Impact First Investments, Pathbreaker Ventures, Plug and Play, Seraphim SpaceConfirmed$8.0MNov 12, 2024
- Pre-SeedLed by BoxGroup, Refactor Capital$2.0M2023
Raised counts equity rounds; debt, secondary sales and grants are totaled separately. Amounts in other currencies are converted at the announcement month's average rate. A ~ marks an estimated or converted amount.
Systems3
Seldon
ESPA-class spacecraft with high-thrust delta-V for rapid transit to GEO and beyond.
Newest unveiled first. Open a system for its milestone timeline, components and sources.
Supply Chain1 facility
Facilities1
| Facility | Kind | Location | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Galactic headquarters and factory, El Segundo | Headquarters | El Segundo, CA, United States | Operating | Confirmed |
- General Galactic headquarters and factory, El SegundoHeadquarters · El Segundo, CA, United StatesOperatingConfirmed
People3
Hiring Observations10 observed listings
El Segundo, CA · Other
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El Segundo, CA · Engineering
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Electric Propulsion Test Engineer ↗
El Segundo, CA · Engineering
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El Segundo, CA · Engineering
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Electrolyzer Mechanical Design Engineer ↗
El Segundo, CA · Engineering
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El Segundo, CA · Engineering
Open when checked · Greenhouse public employer job board
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El Segundo, CA · Engineering
Open when checked · Greenhouse public employer job board
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El Segundo, CA · Engineering
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IT and Information Security Manager ↗
El Segundo, CA · Other
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Mechanical Design Engineer (Electric Propulsion) ↗
El Segundo, CA · Engineering
Open when checked · Greenhouse public employer job board
Checked Oct 13, 2026
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Company Metrics
Employee-profile counts reflect LinkedIn profiles associated with the company, not verified headcount. One observation establishes a baseline; it does not establish growth.
Sources15
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Profile5
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- 2
PitchBook · Supports Organization · employee range
“employee_range: 1-10 (profile: 10)”
- 3
Black Flag · Supports Organization
“Develops advanced water-based spacecraft propulsion systems to enable faster, more efficient, and cost-effective space mobility and propellant generation for”
- 4
Crunchbase · Supports Organization · employee range, Organization · status
“employee_range: 1-10 (profile: 1-10)”
- 5Government recordSpace Tech Industry Partnerships
NASA · Supports Organization · legal name
“General Galactic Technologies Corporation”
Systems2
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General Galactic · Supports System
“General Galactic's *Genesis* propulsion technology uses water as its only fuel. Unlike previous water-based engines, this technology outperforms toxic legacy propellants”
- 7
General Galactic · Supports System, System · maturity
“Seldon Spacecraft”
Funding2
- 8
Business Wire · Nov 12, 2024 · Supports Funding round, Funding round · amount
“The investment was co-led by Harpoon Ventures and Refactor Capital, with participation from Pathbreaker, BoxGroup, Seraphim, Plug and Play, Impact First and Climate Capital.”
- 9
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission · Oct 11, 2024 · Supports Funding round
“Total Amount Sold $8,981,932 USD”
Supply chain1
- 10CompanyContact | General Galactic
General Galactic · Supports Facility
“General Galactic is headquartered in El Segundo. This facility houses our team, factory, and testing operations.”
People3
- 11
WIRED · Feb 9, 2026 · Supports Role
“asks Halen Mattison, CEO of General Galactic”
- 12
- 13OtherBlack Flag 100
Black Flag · Supports Organization, Role
“General Galactic is a deep-tech startup focused on generating fossil-free fuels and chemicals by converting CO₂ emissions into clean, renewable energy sources.”
Other2
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LinkedIn · Supports Organization · employee range, Organization metric · employees in linkedin, Organization metric · followers
“employee_range: 1-10 (profile: 2-10 employees)”
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