Varda Space Industries
El Segundo, California, United States · Biotechnology, Information Technology, Manufacturing
Varda Space Industries is making reentry as common as launch. We are building the infrastructure for a thriving orbital economy and enabling foundational science, from in-orbit pharmaceutical processing to reliable and economical hypersonic reentry capsules.
Key facts
- Headquarters
- El Segundo, California, United States
- Employees
- 161
- Industries
- Biotechnology, Information Technology, Manufacturing
- Status
- Private
- Website
- varda.com
- Company page
Recent activity at Varda Space Industries
- : Varda Space Industries raised $251 million in a Series D round led by Lux Capital and Natural Capital to scale its space-based pharmaceutical processing.
- : Varda Space Industries Appoints Steve Layne as Chief Revenue Officer and Aaron Huber as Chief Financial Officer
- : Varda Space Industries announces $187 million in Series C funding, led by Natural Capital and Shrug Capital, to enhance microgravity medicine manufacturing.
- : Varda Space Industries, Inc. successfully launches W-2 capsule for government partners including NASA and Air Force Research Laboratory.
- : Varda Space Industries, Inc. raised $90 million in a Series B funding round led by Caffeinated Capital to build factories in space.
- : Varda Space Raising New Tranche Of Funding At $500M Post-Money Valuation
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Varda Space Industries funding history
| Date | Round | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Series D | $251.0M |
| Jul 2025 | Series C | $187.0M |
| Apr 2024 | Series B | $90.0M |
| May 2023 | Funding Round | Undisclosed |
| Jan 2022 | Seed | $2.8M |
Leadership
- William Bruey, Executive Officer, Director
- Delian Asparaouhov, Director
- Michael Annunziata, Director
- Shahin Farshchi, Director
- Samir Kaul, Director
- Delian Asparouhov, Director
- Trae Stephens, Director
- Josh Wolfe, Director
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Employee benefit plans
Varda Space Industries files 3 employee benefit plans with the U.S. Department of Labor, including a retirement plan. The next plan year renews in Dec 2026.
Varda Space Industries in the news
- Varda Space Industries Launches Two Vehicles to Orbit at the Same Time - PR Newswire (Oct 01, 2026)
- Varda Space Industries Signs Steve Layne as Chief Revenue Officer and Aaron Huber as Chief Financial Officer - PR Newswire (Sep 22, 2026)
- Varda Space reentry capsule lands in Australia, completes hypersonic research mission - SpaceNews (May 14, 2025)
- Varda Announces Biopharma Leader Mikael Dolsten will Join Board as Space-Based Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Accelerates - PR Newswire (Aug 03, 2026)
- Two Earth Return Missions in Two Months: Rocket Lab Demonstrates Rapid Re-entry Capability with Third Pioneer Spacecraft for Varda Space Industries - Rocket Lab (May 27, 2025)
- Varda Space Industries Successfully Reenters W-6, Validating Autonomous Navigation and Advanced Thermal Protection Systems - PR Newswire (May 19, 2026)
- Varda Space Industries and United Therapeutics Collaborate to Advance Microgravity-Enabled Treatments for Rare Pulmonary Disease - PR Newswire (May 13, 2026)
- Varda Space Industries Successfully Executes W-5 Mission Reentry, Debuting Vertically Integrated Satellite Bus - PR Newswire (Jan 29, 2026)
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About Varda Space Industries: questions and answers
What does Varda Space Industries do?
Varda Space Industries is making reentry as common as launch. We are building the infrastructure for a thriving orbital economy and enabling foundational science, from in-orbit pharmaceutical processing to reliable and economical hypersonic reentry capsules.
Where is Varda Space Industries headquartered?
Varda Space Industries is headquartered in El Segundo, California, United States.
How many employees does Varda Space Industries have?
Varda Space Industries has about 161 employees.
Has Varda Space Industries raised funding?
Yes. Fundz has recorded 5 funding events for Varda Space Industries. The most recent, Series D of $251.0M, was in Sep 2026.
What is the latest news on Varda Space Industries?
On Sep 30, 2026, Varda Space Industries raised $251 million in a Series D round led by Lux Capital and Natural Capital to scale its space-based pharmaceutical processing.
Source: Fundz records from SEC filings, press releases and company announcements. How Fundz measures data accuracy