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Varda Space Industries

Varda Space Industries

Private
El Segundo, CaliforniaFrontier & Industrial Techhttps://www.varda.com/

Last Round

Series D

Sep 30, 2026

Est. Valuation

$1.6B

Total Funding Raised

$578M

Momentum

Top 1%

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Company Overview

Varda Space Industries is an aerospace company that develops spacecraft infrastructure and reentry capsules to facilitate in-space manufacturing of pharmaceuticals and other high-value materials for terrestrial applications.

Sector

Frontier & Industrial Tech

Verticals

Space Technology, Biotechnology, Advanced Materials, Smart Manufacturing

Business Model

B2B

Customer Profile

Government Contracts, Services & Consulting, Revenue Share

AI Layer

Non-AI

Keywords

in-space manufacturingspace factorymicrogravity manufacturingreentry capsulereentry-as-a-serviceorbital platformspace logisticshypersonic testingpharmaceutical manufacturingbiotech manufacturingspace manufacturing startupsmall business innovation researchSBIRspace hardware

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Varda Space Industries Comparables

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Varda Space Industries Funding Rounds

Historical fundraising activity

Data table
RoundDateAmount RaisedValuationInvestorsSources
Series DSep 30, 2026
Series CJul 10, 2025
Series BApr 5, 2024
Series AJul 28, 2021
SeedDec 8, 2020

Secondary Market Activity

Bids, offers, and trades by month

Data table
OperationDatePriceSizeShare ClassStructure
OFFER
OFFER
OFFER

Key People

Founding team and executive leadership

Will Bruey

Chief Executive Officer

Executive Team

Nicholas Cialdella

Chief Technology Officer

Executive Team

Chithra Perumal

CFO VP

Executive Team

Varda Space Industries Investors

Notable investors and investment history

Varda Space Industries investors
InvestorRounds
Also CapitalSeries C, Seed, Series D
Scout VenturesSeed
XYZ Venture CapitalSeries A
Natural CapitalSeries C
Khosla VenturesSeries B, Series D, Series A, Series C
Founders FundSeries C, Series A, Series B, Series D, Seed
Lux CapitalSeries C, Series A, Series B, Series D, Seed

Market signals

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  • Sep 30, 2026

    $250M round led by Founders Fund, Khosla Ventures, and Lux Capital.

  • Sep 2, 2026

    Grew 15% QoQ, from 237 to 273 employees.

Recent news

Latest coverage and updates

  • increases_headcount_byOct 13, 2026

    Varda Space Industries, Inc. plans to hire 100 people in California by the end of 2027, increasing its current 286-employee base by more than a third.

  • is_developingOct 2, 2026

    Varda Space Industries, Inc. partnered with United Therapeutics to develop improved formulations of treatments for rare lung indications in May '26

  • has_valuationOct 1, 2026

    Varda Space Industries, Inc. raises $250 million at a $1.6B valuation in California on Sep 30th '26

  • expands_facilitiesOct 1, 2026

    Varda Space Industries, Inc. expanded facilities to El Segundo, California, United States, Northern America, Americas on Oct 1st '26.

  • receives_financingSep 30, 2026

    Varda Space Industries, Inc. receives financing of $251M in Series A Plus.

Varda Space Industries Filings

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Is Varda Space Industries a public or private company?

Varda Space Industries is a private company.

What is the current stock price of Varda Space Industries?

Varda Space Industries is a private company, so its shares have no public market price. Caplight tracks Varda Space Industries's secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates of its share price to Caplight users.

How much is Varda Space Industries worth (valuation)?

Varda Space Industries's valuation is estimated at $1.6B based on funding round data.

Can I buy Varda Space Industries stock?

Varda Space Industries shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.

When was Varda Space Industries's last funding round?

Varda Space Industries's most recent funding round was Series D on September 30, 2026.

Who are the main investors in Varda Space Industries?

Key investors in Varda Space Industries include Natural Capital, Khosla Ventures, Founders Fund, Lux Capital, Natural Capital.

Will Varda Space Industries IPO soon?

No public IPO plans have been announced for Varda Space Industries.

How can I track Varda Space Industries secondary market activity?

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersEl Segundo, California
Employee Range249
Year Founded2021
Last FundingSep 30, 2026

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