Finanțare mare pentru un startup spațial european: 450 milioane dolari de la mega-fondul UE Scaleup Europe și alți investitori internaționali - StartupCafe

The Exploration Company (TEC), a European space technology startup, has secured $450 million in funding, marking the largest Series C round for a European space firm. Led by Bessemer Venture Partners, Atomico, and Scaleup Europe Fund, this funding will accelerate TEC's development of reusable space transport systems, including the Nyx capsule and the Storm propulsion system. Founded in 2021 by Hélène Huby, TEC aims to enhance space logistics and infrastructure, addressing the growing demand for orbital services. The company has already attracted contracts worth over $2 billion globally, including partnerships with ESA and NASA, highlighting its significant role in the European space industry.