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These Munich unicorns will shape the startup scene in 2026

Munich remains a unicorn hotspot: Based on a recent analysis of our Munich Startup Insights, we show you which startups have broken the billion-dollar valuation mark…

Isar Aerospace Carrier Rate Spectrum

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Second rocket launch from Isar Aerospace: Why every second counts

When another Spectrum rocket from Isar Aerospace lifts off from Andøya in Norway, it's about far more than just a…

Isar Aerospace

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Isar Aerospace signs contracts with the European Space Agency (ESA)

The Munich-based startup Isar Aerospace is the first privately financed European company to conclude commercial launch service contracts with the European Space Agency (ESA) and…

Isar Aerospace

Deals

Isar Aerospace becomes a unicorn

Munich-based new space startup Isar Aerospace receives €150 million from Eldridge Industries. The investment increases its valuation to over…

Isar Aerospace

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First rocket launch by Isar Aerospace

The Munich-based startup Isar Aerospace has reached a milestone with the successful test flight of its Spectrum rocket. The launch from Norway…

Isar Aerospace

Deals

Another 65 million euros for Isar Aerospace

With another financial injection, Isar Aerospace is expanding its Series C to over €220 million. The new investors include…

Isar Aerospace

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Isar Aerospace receives 18.5 million euros

To finance the purchase of equipment for the production of its launch vehicles, Isar Aerospace has taken out a growth loan of €18.5 million…

Spacetech

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Important milestones for The Exploration Company, Isar Aerospace and other spacetech startups

Several startups in Munich's New Space Economy have recently celebrated successes. We've summarized them for you.

TUM Presidential Entrepreneurship Award

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Isar Aerospace receives TUM Presidential Entrepreneurship Award

A rocket for a new generation of satellites, remotely controlled trucks, and software for calculating CO2 emissions: With these…

Isar Aerospace

Deals

Series C: 155 million euros for Isar Aerospace

Isar Aerospace secures €155 million in a Series C financing round. The fresh capital will be used, among other things, for the expansion of…

Isar Aerospace Exotrail

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Isar Aerospace secures further contract for rocket launches

Munich-based launch vehicle developer Isar Aerospace has won Exotrail as a new customer. The French company develops spacecraft for transporting satellites…

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Munich spacetech startups celebrate further successes

Ororatech, Dcubed, Isar Aerospace, Thetaspace – several startups in Munich's New Space Economy have recently celebrated successes. We…