They mention in the article of being able to launch objects at 3,000 MPH. That's a tad short of the typical 17,500 MPH used for low earth orbit, and that's not counting the extra Delta-V required to resist atmospheric drag.
I'm very glad that this company exists, but this article doesn't help its case very much other than "Hey look, they got a load of funding".
I'm very glad that this company exists, but this article doesn't help its case very much other than "Hey look, they got a load of funding".