Tech Company Financing Transactions
The Exploration Company Funding Round
The Exploration Company, based in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, raised $450 million in funding from Atomico, Bessemer Venture Partners and Scaleup Group.
Transaction Overview
Company Name
Announced On
9/8/2026
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$450,000,000
Round
Series C
Investors
Proceeds Purpose
The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and its development efforts.
Company Information
Company Status
Private & Independent
Industry
Manufacturing
Mailing Address
Rue Marcel Issartier, 25, Mérignac
Nouvelle-Aquitaine, 33700
FR
Nouvelle-Aquitaine, 33700
FR
Phone
Undisclosed
Website
Email Address
Overview
We democratise space exploration, making it affordable, sustainable and open. For space & non-space industries. A global endeavour with European roots.
Profile
Social Media
Company News
Facebook
YouTube
Management Team
Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Executive Officer
Hélène Huby
Chief Operating Officer
Artur Koop
Co-Founder
Jon Reijneveld
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