Interstellar Technologies raised $21M in a Series E funding round led by SBI GROUP and NTT DOCOMO to accelerate its rocket and satellite operations.

Aug 08, 2024•about 1 year ago

Amount Raised

$21 Million

Round Type

series e

TaikiSatellite Communication

Investors

National Institute Of Information And Communications TechnologyResona BankNtt DocomoSbi Group

Description

Interstellar Technologies raised 3.1 billion yen ($21 million) in a Series E funding round announced on Aug. 5. The company plans to use the funding to accelerate its rocket and satellite operations.

Company Information

Company

Interstellar Technologies

Location

Taiki, Hokkaido, Japan

About

Interstellar is a dynamic Japanese start-up with a vision of making space accessible to everyone through low-cost and convenient space transportation services. Headquartered in Taiki, Hokkaido, Interstellar's product development extends across five locations, including branches in Tokyo, Fukushima, and Obihiro, as well as a laboratory at the Muroran Institute of Technology.

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