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Varda raises $251 million in Series D at $1.6 billion valuation

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Varda has raised $251 million in a Series D financing led by Lux Capital and Natural Capital, valuing the in-space manufacturing company at $1.6 billion. The funding reinforces investor backing for Varda’s commercial space business as it advances its growth strategy.

Discovered 2026-09-30T05:05:01.821825-07:00 | 2026-09-30T05:05:01.821825-07:00

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  • The financing gives Varda additional capital to develop and scale its commercial in-space manufacturing business.
  • A $1.6 billion valuation signals substantial private-market investor support for emerging commercial space companies.
  • The round’s size and lead investors provide a useful indicator of current funding conditions for the New Space sector.

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