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SpaceX Acquires Akoustis

On May 15, 2025, SpaceX acquired technology hardware company Akoustis for 30M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is SpaceX’s 1st transaction in the Technology Hardware sector.
  • This is SpaceX’s 2nd largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is SpaceX’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is SpaceX’s 1st transaction in North Carolina.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2025-05-15
Target Akoustis
Sector Technology Hardware
Buyer(s) SpaceX
Deal Type Special Situations/Distressed
Deal Value 30M USD
Advisor(s) Raymond James - Investment Banking (Financial)
K&L Gates (Legal)

Target

Akoustis

Huntersville, North Carolina, United States
Akoustis is an integrated device manufacturer (IDM) of patented bulk acoustic wave (BAW) high-band RF filters for mobile and other wireless applications. Akoustis was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Huntersville, North Carolina.

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Buyer

SpaceX

Hawthorne, California, United States
Category Company
Founded 2002
Sector Aerospace
DESCRIPTION
SpaceX's corporate headquarters in Hawthorne, California.
SpaceX's corporate headquarters in Hawthorne, California.

SpaceX is a space transportation company that designs, manufactures and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. SpaceX was formed in 2002 and is based in Hawthorne, California.

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Sector: Technology Hardware M&A 1 of 1
Type: Special Situations/Distressed M&A Deals 1 of 1
State: North Carolina M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 1 of 2
Year: 2025 M&A 1 of 2
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