Vast secures $500M in funding led by Balerion Space Ventures to accelerate production of Haven space stations and support long-term human habitation in space.
Amount Raised
$500 Million
Round Type
Funding Round
Long BeachManufacturingSolarInvestors
Description
Vast has raised $500 million in funding to advance its mission of enabling long-term human habitation in space. The round was led by Balerion Space Ventures with participation from multiple investors. Vast's strategic roadmap includes developing low-Earth orbit space stations and interplanetary habitats. This investment reflects strong market confidence in Vast's engineering and strategic vision.
Quick answer
Vast raised $500 Million in a Funding Round round, dated March 5, 2026. Investors: Earthrise Ventures, Jed McCaleb, Iqt, Mufg, Nikon Corporation, Stellar Ventures, Mitsui & Co., Ltd. and Qatar Investment Authority. Vast is based in Long Beach, California, United States.
- How much did Vast raise?
- Vast raised $500 Million in a Funding Round round on March 5, 2026.
- Who invested in Vast?
- Earthrise Ventures, Jed McCaleb, Iqt, Mufg, Nikon Corporation, Stellar Ventures, Mitsui & Co., Ltd. and Qatar Investment Authority are named as investors in this round.
- What does Vast do?
- Vast is a pioneer in space habitation technologies focused on expanding humanity across the solar system.
- Where is Vast based and how big is it?
- Vast is based in Long Beach, California, United States. Fundz records about 900 employees.
- Who are the decision-makers at Vast?
- Fundz holds 1 contact at Vast, including the Chief Executive Officer. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.
Source: Fundz verified event record.
Who else raised in Solar and Manufacturing around the same time
Companies in the same sectors as Vast that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.
- Sepion Technologies raised $10M (Series B) on April 17, 2026.
- Lucid Group raised $1.1B (Post-IPO Equity) on April 15, 2026.
- TOYO Ltd raised $4.3M (Seed) on February 17, 2026.
- Grew Energy Private Limited raised $116M (Funding Round) on February 13, 2026.
- e-TRNL Energy raised $3M (Seed) on February 13, 2026.
- GlassPoint raised $20M on January 26, 2026.
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