The Daily Raise/September 8, 2026

Funding round

The Exploration Company raises $450M Series C round

The Exploration Company funding announcement

The Exploration Company has raised $450M in a Series C round, announced on September 8, 2026. The company is Develops reusable space capsules and high-thrust rocket engines. The round was led by Bessemer Venture Partners, with participation from Atomico, Scaleup Europe Fund, managed by EQT, Balderton, Plural, Cherry, Red River West.

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

Company
The Exploration Company
Amount
$450M (~$450M)
Round
Series C
Sector
Space technology
Country
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Announced
September 8, 2026

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