The Exploration Company
Latest round
- Series C
Last raised
- Sep 2026
Total raised
- $661M
Investors
- 26
About The Exploration Company
Based in Germany, The Exploration Company GmbH focuses on the development of innovative space vehicles, enhancing access to space for various sectors, including governmental and commercial entities. Founded in 2021 in Planegg, Germany, The Exploration Company GmbH specializes in advanced space transportation solutions. The company was established by Artur Koop, Jon Reijneveld, and Sebastien Reichstadt, who have backgrounds in aerospace and technology. The Exploration Company specializes in the development of advanced space vehicles, with their flagship product being Nyx. Nyx is a modular, reusable, and in-orbit refillable spacecraft designed to facilitate transportation of cargo to and from space stations in low-Earth orbit and beyond. This innovative vehicle is capable of launching from any heavy launch vehicle globally and aims to address the emerging demand for reliable and cost-effective access to space. The company targets various customer segments, including governmental space agencies, private space enterprises, and commercial entities requiring logistics solutions for space operations. The geographic markets for Nyx's services extend beyond Europe, aiming to serve clients in North America, Asia, and other regions engaged in space exploration and research. The revenue structure of The Exploration Company is built around B2B transactions, focusing on partnerships and service contracts with governmental and commercial entities involved in space missions. Clients engage in agreements for the utilization of Nyx's transportation services, potentially structured as one-off missions or recurring contracts for multiple flights. Given the modular and refillable nature of Nyx, pricing is determined based on specific mission parameters, including payload size and mission duration. Additionally, service offerings may include custom logistics solutions tailored to the unique needs of clients, enhancing the overall value proposition for those investing in space infrastructure.
Who invested in The Exploration Company
26 investors across 4 rounds
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Who invested in The Exploration Company?
The Exploration Company has 26 investors on record across 4 venture rounds. Sign up free to see every VC on the cap table and the rounds they joined.
How much funding has The Exploration Company raised?
The Exploration Company has raised 4 venture rounds. Sign up free to see how much each round raised and the total.
When did The Exploration Company last raise money?
The Exploration Company's most recent round on record is a Series C, in Sep 2026.
What does The Exploration Company do?
Based in Germany, The Exploration Company GmbH focuses on the development of innovative space vehicles, enhancing access to space for various sectors, including governmental and commercial entities.
Where is The Exploration Company headquartered?
The Exploration Company is headquartered in Munich, Germany.
Which VCs invest in companies like The Exploration Company?
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