The Exploration Company

Raised $450M in a Series C round, announced 8 September 2026.

Round

The Exploration Company will use the Series C funding to develop its Nyx reusable capsule, advance its Storm rocket engine and expand operations.

Amount
$450M
Stage
Series C
Announced
8 September 2026
Leads
Bessemer Venture Partners, Atomico, Scaleup Europe Fund
Other investors
Balderton, Plural, Cherry, Red River West
Use of funds
Bring Nyx capsule to the International Space Station and back, and develop and test the Storm high-thrust rocket engine.
Total raised
$680M to date
Checked
Amount and date matched across 3 press sources

Company

Develops reusable space capsules and high-thrust rocket engines

Based in
Munich
Founded
2021
Sector
Robotics & Hardware

Founder

  • Hélène Hubyfounder and CEO

Sources and links

Sources
The Exploration Company lands $450M for reusable space capsule, backed by Bessemer, Atomico and EQT techfundingnews.com
The Exploration Company raises $450M Series C to scale reusable space transport - Tech.eu tech.eu
The Exploration Company raises $450m sifted.eu
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