Space Cargo Unlimited announced a €27.5 million funding round—Europe’s largest Series A for in-space manufacturing.
Space Cargo Unlimited is deeply grateful to be supported by a group of investors that represents Europe’s commitment to space sovereignty and deep innovation. Led by Expansion Ventures and supported by Eurazeo, this round is composed of multiple stakeholders including the European Innovation Council, European Investment Bank, Luxembourg Future Fund II, alongside numerous private investors gathered through the crowd equity platform Tudigo.
They believe that Europe can deliver sovereign solutions for critical space infrastructure and realize the growing commercial potential of space-based production. As the International Space Station closes out operations, Space Cargo Unlimited aims to remove the bottlenecks that have limited access to microgravity for researchers and entrepreneurs alike.
In-space manufacturing will provide Earth with differentiated, high-value products in multiple sectors: pharmaceuticals, new materials, electronics, and agriculture.
BentoBox, Space Cargo Unlimited’s autonomous, return-capable platform, makes orbital manufacturing accessible to both space agencies and emerging startups that are developing groundbreaking technologies that harness the unique phenomena that occur under microgravity.
The opportunity is significant. Europe has the expertise, vision, and soon the infrastructure to lead space utilization for the benefit of Earth. More than a single platform, the BentoBox architecture is designed to enable an entire ecosystem of users to unleash their ingenuity with unprecedented freedom, value-added services, and flexibility in orbit—with safe and timely return.
Space Cargo Unlimited extends sincere thanks to the European Innovation Council, SNCI, EIF, Eurazeo, and Expansion for their trust in its mission. They are deeply grateful to the Luxembourg Space Agency for its defining support, as well as for their long-standing work with CNES and now ESA.
