Mark Rocket

Active Investor

CEO at Kea Aerospace

Christchurch, New Zealand

Mark Rocket, CEO at Kea Aerospace is an active investor based in Christchurch, New Zealand. This profile covers what Mark Rocket backs, at which stage, and how founders can reach out in 2026.

Mr. Mark Rocket is a Co-Founder and serves as Chief Executive Officer and Director at Kea Aerospace. Mr. Rocket is an Angel Investor. He is a Managing Director at Avatar. He is also a Board Member at NZS. He was the seed investor and Co-Director of Rocket Lab from 2007 to 2011. Rocket Lab went from the startup phase to New Zealand's first space launch and then went on to win contracts with international aerospace agencies. This established an entirely new space industry in New Zealand. He has also been operating internet and data companies for over 20 years and was a Founder of New Zealand Tourism Online, which became New Zealand's leading commercial tourism directory. He two Internet companies in 1998 and sold one to Telecom Yellowpages in 2006. He serves as President of Aerospace Christchurch.

Investor type: Angel
Stages: Early Stage Venture
Invests in: SaaS & EnterpriseClimate & EnergyMobility & LogisticsSupply Chain & LogisticsGovTech & Defense
Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
Typical check: $500K
Past investments: 4

Notable investments

NZS.comAvatarNew Zealand Tourism GuideRocket Lab

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What does Mark Rocket invest in?

Mark Rocket invests in SaaS & Enterprise, Climate & Energy, Mobility & Logistics and Supply Chain & Logistics, typically at Early Stage Venture. Match your sector and stage, then reach out with a personalized pitch.