Isar Aerospace
Munich, Germany · Aerospace, Manufacturing, Satellite Communication
Isar Aerospace develops next generation rockets for sustainable access to space for small and medium satellites and satellite constellations.
Key facts
- Headquarters
- Munich, Germany
- Employees
- 420
- Industries
- Aerospace, Manufacturing, Satellite Communication
- Status
- Private
- Website
- isaraerospace.com
- Company page
Recent activity at Isar Aerospace
- : Isar Aerospace closes €270 million Series D round in June, demonstrating European space investment growth.
- : European Space Agency Awards €543.6 Million in Contracts to Isar Aerospace, Rocket Factory Augsburg, and PLD Space for European Launcher Challenge.
- : Isar Aerospace raises €270m in Series D funding to scale its launch operations, with new investments from Island Green Capital and Molten Ventures.
- : Isar Aerospace Partners with TKMS to Establish Canadian Launch Capability for Submarine Project.
- : Isar Aerospace has raised 150 million euros via a convertible bond from Eldridge Industries to expand its launch capabilities and production facilities.
- : Isar Aerospace wins launch contract from Norwegian Space Agency for Arctic Ocean Surveillance program
- : Isar Aerospace received $20M in growth debt funding from ATEL Ventures to finance the purchase of production equipment for its launch vehicles.
- : Isar Aerospace Closes €155 Million Round, Ignition Sequence Start, All Engine Running
Isar Aerospace funding history
| Date | Round | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Series D | $307.0M |
| Jun 2026 | Series D | $270.0M |
| Jun 2025 | Convertible Note | $150.0M |
| Jun 2024 | Debt Financing | $20.0M |
| Mar 2023 | Funding Round | $155.0M |
Leadership
- Bjoern Dressler, Chief Operating Officer
- Daniel Metzler, Founder
- Josef Fleischmann, Chief Operating Officer
- Daniel Metzler, Chief Executive Officer
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Isar Aerospace in the news
- History for European spaceflight: Isar Aerospace reaches orbit and deploys payloads on second flight - Isar Aerospace (Sep 05, 2026)
- Isar Aerospace signs Multiple Launch Service Agreement with US-based SEOPS for Five Additional Launches - Isar Aerospace (Sep 15, 2026)
- Isar Aerospace signs launch contract with Astroscale Japan - Isar Aerospace (Sep 01, 2026)
- Isar Aerospace signs contract with ESA under the European Launcher Challenge - Isar Aerospace (Aug 27, 2026)
- Isar Aerospace secures EUR 270m to provide sovereign space capabilities globally - Isar Aerospace (Jun 09, 2026)
- Isar Aerospace Co-Founder Josef Fleischmann launches Bavaria Instruments, Can Araz named CTO - Isar Aerospace (Sep 21, 2026)
- Sovereign space access for Germany and Canada: Isar Aerospace and Maritime Launch Services sign contract to advance orbital launch capability from Spaceport Nova Scotia - Isar Aerospace (Jul 07, 2026)
- Planet and Isar Aerospace Partner to Launch First German-Built Satellite-Rocket Mission - Isar Aerospace (Jul 02, 2026)
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About Isar Aerospace: questions and answers
What does Isar Aerospace do?
Isar Aerospace develops next generation rockets for sustainable access to space for small and medium satellites and satellite constellations.
Where is Isar Aerospace headquartered?
Isar Aerospace is headquartered in Munich, Germany.
How many employees does Isar Aerospace have?
Isar Aerospace has about 420 employees.
Has Isar Aerospace raised funding?
Yes. Fundz has recorded 5 funding events for Isar Aerospace. The most recent, Series D of $307.0M, was in Oct 2026.
Who leads Isar Aerospace?
Daniel Metzler is a Founder at Isar Aerospace.
What is the latest news on Isar Aerospace?
On Oct 07, 2026, Isar Aerospace closes €270 million Series D round in June, demonstrating European space investment growth.
Source: Fundz records from SEC filings, press releases and company announcements. How Fundz measures data accuracy