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3 Disclosed Funding Rounds $63,763,278
0 Participating Investments
Autonomous Vehicles, Aerospace, Space Travel
Orbex is an innovative space startup developing small payload reusable rockets.
Forres,
Moray,
United Kingdom,
Europe
(GB)
Organizations in Forres in Autonomous Vehicles,
Organizations in Forres in Aerospace,
Organizations in Forres in Space Travel,
Organizations in Moray in Autonomous Vehicles,
Organizations in Moray in Aerospace,
Organizations in Moray in Space Travel,
Organizations in United Kingdom in Autonomous Vehicles,
Organizations in United Kingdom in Aerospace,
Organizations in United Kingdom in Space Travel,
Organizations in Europe in Autonomous Vehicles,
Organizations in Europe in Aerospace,
Organizations in Europe in Space Travel
Investors in Forres in Autonomous Vehicles,
Investors in Forres in Aerospace,
Investors in Forres in Space Travel,
Investors in Moray in Autonomous Vehicles,
Investors in Moray in Aerospace,
Investors in Moray in Space Travel,
Investors in United Kingdom in Autonomous Vehicles,
Investors in United Kingdom in Aerospace,
Investors in United Kingdom in Space Travel,
Investors in Europe in Autonomous Vehicles,
Investors in Europe in Aerospace,
Investors in Europe in Space Travel
Founded date 01, 2015
Founders
Chris Larmour
Operating Status Active
Last Funding Type Venture - Series Unknown
Also known as Orbital Express Launch
Company Type For Profit
Contact
Hunter Lookup
Founded in 2015, Orbex is Europe’s leading private launch services company, focused entirely on supporting the needs of the small satellite industry. Orbex has developed one of the most advanced, low carbon, high performance micro-launch vehicles in the world. They launch customer satellites into polar and sun-synchronous low Earth orbits from a unique, modern launch location in the heart of the European continent. They offer a flexible core launch service and a wide suite of supporting services that make life easier for customers. Their European location means shorter supply lines, easier communications and reduced operational costs. Their advanced launch vehicle means higher reliability, more flexible mission profiles and a regular, scheduled launch service.
Date | Round | Raised | Lead |
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December, 10, 2020 | Venture - Series Unknown | $24,000,000 |
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July, 16, 2018 | Venture - Series Unknown | $39,709,432 |
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February, 01, 2017 | Grant | $53,845 | ------- |
Orbex Space Investors (8)
Investor | Lead? | Round | Participating Raise | Date | Partners | ||
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High-Tech Grunderfonds | No | Venture - Series Unknown | $24,000,000 | December, 10, 2020 | ------- |
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ELECNOR | No | Venture - Series Unknown | $24,000,000 | December, 10, 2020 | ------- |
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BGF Ventures | Yes | Venture - Series Unknown | $24,000,000 | December, 10, 2020 | ------- |
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Heartcore Capital | No | Venture - Series Unknown | $24,000,000 | December, 10, 2020 | ------- |
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Octopus Ventures | Yes | Venture - Series Unknown | $24,000,000 | December, 10, 2020 | ------- |
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Heartcore Capital | Yes | Venture - Series Unknown | $39,709,432 | July, 16, 2018 | ------- |
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High-Tech Grunderfonds | Yes | Venture - Series Unknown | $39,709,432 | July, 16, 2018 | ------- |
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EASME - EU Executive Agency for SMEs | No | Grant | $53,845 | February, 01, 2017 | ------- |
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