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Lunar Helium-3 Mining secures Series A financing of up to $20 million to build infrastructure for lunar helium-3 extraction, addressing clean energy needs.
PRIVATEMay 21, 2026•3 months ago
Amount Raised
$20 Million
Round Type
Series A
Description
Lunar Helium-3 Mining (LH3M) has announced a Series A funding round targeting up to $20 million. The funds will accelerate the commercialization of lunar helium-3, a resource critical for clean energy. LH3M aims to establish the necessary infrastructure for extraction and processing on the Moon. This initiative seeks to capitalize on a projected market opportunity exceeding $17 trillion.
Funding Insights
Based on industry dataTypical timeline to Series B
Series A companies typically raise their next round in 10-18 months
Monthly burn rate benchmark
47% of Series A startups spend $400k or more per month on operations
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