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Cowboy Space Corporation Raises $275M Series B Led by Index Ventures for AI Compute in Space.
PRIVATEMay 11, 2026•3 months ago
Amount Raised
$275 Million
Round Type
Series B
Investors
Baiju BhattInterlagosNeaAndreessen HorowitzConstruct CapitalBreakthrough Energy VenturesSaicBlossom CapitalIvpIndex Ventures
Description
Cowboy Space Corporation, previously Aetherflux, has secured $275M in Series B financing. The investment, led by Index Ventures, aims to enhance AI compute delivery in space. The company is developing Low Earth Orbit satellites and a dedicated launch vehicle. This funding will accelerate the development of vertically integrated orbital data centers.
Funding Insights
Based on industry dataTimeline to next round
Series B companies typically work for 15-20 months before raising new capital
Growth expectations
Series B companies are expected to scale rapidly and expand market reach
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VC-backed companies spend 89% more on sales and 100% more on marketing than bootstrapped peers
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