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Sierra Space Valued at $8 Billion as Investors Double Down on Defense ...
The $550 million Series C round led by LuminArx Capital will fund expanded production and national security projects amid growing Pentagon reliance on commercial space firms.
- On March 5, Sierra Space announced it raised $550 million in a Series C funding round led by LuminArx Capital Management, valuing the privately held spacecraft manufacturer at about $8 billion.
- Amid growing Pentagon demand, Sierra Space has expanded into defense as U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recently visited under the Pentagon's 'Arsenal of Freedom' initiative.
- Sierra Space plans to deploy the funds to expand production capacity in Louisville, Colorado, develop national-security lines, build missile-tracking satellites for the Space Development Agency, and prepare Dream Chaser for a late 2026 demonstration flight.
- Existing backers participated in the round, including General Atlantic, Coatue, Moore Strategic Ventures and Andalusian Private Capital, supporting Sierra Space’s focus on national-security programs, the company said.
- Shortly after naming Dan Jablonsky, chief executive officer, Sierra Space continues facing delays as Dream Chaser, its spaceplane, takes longer than expected to reach operations.
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Times of India
The Economic TimesSierra Space valued at $8 billion as investors double down on defense, space tech
Sierra Space has secured $550 million in new funding, boosting its valuation to $8 billion. The capital will expand production and develop advanced solutions for defense and intelligence. Sierra Space is also progressing with its Dream Chaser spaceplane, with a demonstration flight planned for late 2026.
The Business Journals
9NEWS DenverSierra Space snags $550M, valued at $8B as it pivots to national security work
Sierra Space secures $550m investment in Series C round - SatellitePro ME
Photo credit: Sierra Space Sierra Space Corporation has announced a $550m equity investment led by LuminArx Capital Management, with participation from existing investors, valuing the company at $8bn following the funding round. The new capital is expected to support Sierra Space’s national security space initiatives, enabling the company to expand its production capacity and continue developing advanced solutions for government and defence cust…
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