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Varda Space Industries

Varda Space Industries

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

Last Round

Series D

Feb 3, 2026

Est. Valuation

$1.6B

Total Funding Raised

$578M

Momentum

Top 25%

of companies Caplight tracks

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 comparables — related companies by embedding similarity
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Sierra Nevada Corporation
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Space Cargo Unlimited
78%
Space Forge
77%

Varda Space Industries Funding Rounds

Historical fundraising activity

Data table
RoundDateAmount RaisedValuationInvestorsSources
Series DFeb 3, 2026
Series CJul 10, 2025
Series BApr 5, 2024
Series AJul 28, 2021
SeedDec 8, 2020

Secondary Market Activity

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OperationDatePriceSizeShare ClassStructure
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OFFER
OFFER
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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
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 2, 2026

    Grew 15% QoQ, from 237 to 273 employees.

  • Aug 1, 2026

    Scheduled for assessment with a C3PAO in August 2026.

Recent news

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  • hiresSep 22, 2026

    Varda Space Industries, Inc. hired Aaron Huber as Chief Financial Officer on Sep 22nd '26.

  • hiresSep 22, 2026

    Varda Space Industries, Inc. hired Steve Layne as Chief Revenue Officer on Sep 22nd '26.

  • is_developingSep 17, 2026

    Varda Space Industries, Inc. is developing autonomous capsules designed to process materials in orbit and return them to Earth.

  • hiresAug 3, 2026

    Varda Space Industries, Inc. was planning to hire mikael dolsten as board on Aug 3rd '26.

  • hiresAug 3, 2026

    Varda Space Industries, Inc. hired Mikael Dolsten as board of directors on Aug 3rd '26.

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 with no public stock price. Caplight tracks Varda Space Industries's secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates 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. Visit https://www.caplight.com to learn more.

When was Varda Space Industries's last funding round?

Varda Space Industries's most recent funding round was Series D on February 3, 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, Shrug 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 Range239
Year Founded2021
Last FundingFeb 3, 2026

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