Varda Space Industries
Builds orbital capsules that reenter Earth's atmosphere, used for in-space manufacturing and as recoverable hypersonic flight testbeds for the Air Force.
Falcon 9 launches the GPS III-SV09 mission from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, January 2026. Photo: U.S. Space Force photo by Gwendolyn Kurzen, Public domain (U.S. government work).
Funding history
| Date | Round | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Series C | $187M |
Why it matters
Four-year, $48M AFRL Prometheus contract (Dec 2024) for hypersonic reentry testing; W-5 reentered in January 2026 and W-6 flew AFRL heat shield experiments in May 2026.
Is Varda Space Industries publicly traded?
Varda Space Industries is privately held as of November 14, 2026: there is no ticker and no announced IPO. Shares are not available on public exchanges.
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Some figures rest on a single report. Treat them as indicative.Last verified November 14, 2026
Varda Space Industries: key questions
What does Varda Space Industries do?
Builds orbital capsules that reenter Earth's atmosphere, used for in-space manufacturing and as recoverable hypersonic flight testbeds for the Air Force.
Where is Varda Space Industries based?
Varda Space Industries is headquartered in El Segundo, California. It was founded in 2020.
How much funding has Varda Space Industries raised?
Total funding is ~$329M, based on announced and reported rounds. Latest round: Series C, $187M, Jul 2025.
Who are Varda Space Industries' investors?
Notable investors include Founders Fund, Lux Capital, General Catalyst, Natural Capital.
Is Varda Space Industries publicly traded?
Varda Space Industries is privately held as of November 14, 2026: there is no ticker and no announced IPO. Shares are not available on public exchanges.
Can you buy Varda Space Industries stock?
Not on a public exchange: Varda Space Industries is a private company. Shares of private companies change hands only in private transactions open to accredited investors, when the company allows it. This is not investment advice.
Sources
- militaryaerospace.com/commercial-aerospace/article/55271668/varda-space-lands-hypersonic-s
- varda.com/mission/w-6
- exterrajsc.com/p/w-6-reentry-capsule-validates-autonomous
Figures come from company announcements, government sources and press reports. Spot an error? Send a correction. Nothing here is investment advice.
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