The Exploration Company Raises $450M Series C+

The Exploration Company raised $450M in a Series C round announced on September 8, 2026. The Exploration Company develops vehicles and technology for space exploration.

Round size
$450M
Stage
Series C+
Headquarters
Germany
Announced
Sep 8, 2026

The company

The Exploration Company develops vehicles and technology for space exploration.

The funding

The Exploration Company, based in Munich, Germany, announced $450M in Series C financing on September 8, 2026.

Participants include Bessemer Venture Partners, EQT, Plural, Balderton Capital, Cherry Ventures, Red River West, The Scaleup Europe Fund, Atomico.

Where the funding goes

    Sources

    1. Tech.eu Funding Explorer
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