Isar Aerospace
About Isar Aerospace
Isar Aerospace is a Space Tech startup based in Munich, Germany that has raised $551M in venture capital across 4 funding rounds since 2018. The company reached Series D stage in June 2021 with a $85M round led by Apax Digital. Isar Aerospace's investor base includes 16 institutional funds, with Island Green Capital leading the most recent equity round.
Isar Aerospace is a Munich-based launch vehicle company developing Spectrum, a two-stage rocket designed to carry payloads of up to 1,000 kg to low Earth orbit. Founded in 2018 by three Technical University of Munich engineers, the company has grown to over 800 employees and is building Europe's first privately developed orbital launch vehicle. Isar operates its own engine production and integration facilities in Bavaria and is developing a launch site at Andøya Space Center in Norway. Spectrum is designed for both dedicated and rideshare missions, targeting government and commercial satellite operators across Europe and beyond. With over €500 million raised since founding, Isar Aerospace is one of the best-funded launch startups in Europe and a key player in the continent's ambition to achieve sovereign space access.
Isar Aerospace Funding Rounds Timeline
4 rounds · $551M raised · since 2018
| Round | Date | Amount | Valuation | Lead investor | Co-investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series A | June 2021 | $85M | — | Apax Digital | Earlybird Venture Capital, Airbus Ventures, HV Capital, Lakestar, UVC Partners |
| Series B | July 2022 | $175M | — | Earlybird Venture Capital | HV Capital, Lakestar, Molten Ventures, UVC Partners, Redalpine, Heal Capital |
| Series D | June 2026 | $291M | — | Island Green Capital | Molten Ventures, HV Capital, Lakestar, UVC Partners, KfW Capital, Eldridge Industries, 20VC, Heal Capital, Redalpine, better ventures, Extantia Capital, Clean Energy Ventures |
Investors in Isar Aerospace
16 institutional investors across 4 rounds
Lead investors
Co-investors
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Questions about Isar Aerospace
How much has Isar Aerospace raised?
Isar Aerospace has raised $551M across 4 funding rounds since 2018.
Who are the investors of Isar Aerospace?
Isar Aerospace's investors include Island Green Capital, Apax Digital, Earlybird Venture Capital, HV Capital, Lakestar, UVC Partners, Molten Ventures, Airbus Ventures, KfW Capital, Eldridge Industries, 20VC, better ventures, Clean Energy Ventures, Heal Capital, Redalpine, Extantia Capital.
When was Isar Aerospace's last funding round?
Isar Aerospace's most recent round was a $85M Series A in June 2021, led by Apax Digital.
Where is Isar Aerospace headquartered?
Isar Aerospace is headquartered in Munich, Germany, and was founded in 2018 by Daniel Metzler, Josef Fleischmann, Markus Brandl.