PLD Space — HyperSinc

General InformationPLD Space is a Spanish space launch company founded in 2019 with approximately 100-150 employees, developing small-lift launch vehicles called Miura rockets based in Madrid, Spain.

Funding & FinancialsPLD Space has raised approximately €40-50 million in funding, with backing from European investors and venture capital firms focused on space technology.

Leadership & TeamFounded by Raúl Verdú and team of Spanish aerospace engineers with backgrounds in rocket propulsion and space systems from organizations like Airbus and the Spanish aerospace industry.

Recent ActivityPLD Space is advancing toward their first orbital test flight of the Miura 1 rocket in 2024-2025, with continued development of the Miura 5 for commercial small-satellite launch services.

Highlights

Total Raised

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2 rounds

Latest Round

$209

Jul 4, 2026

Stage

Series A

space-tech

Employees

51-200

Founded 2019

Headquarters

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SEC Filings

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Backers

COFIDES

Innovation and Universities

Mitsubishi Electric

Nazca Capital

Spanish Ministry of Science

Spanish public funds

Funding History

$180

2026

Series (Unlabeled growth round)

$209

2026

Series B

SEC Form D Editorial

Jul 4, 2026

$209 millionSeries B · Editorial

Investors: Spanish Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities, COFIDES, Nazca Capital

Spanish launch startup PLD Space raised €180M ($209M) in Series B on March 5, 2026 to scale production of its Miura 5 reusable rocket.

Apr 5, 2026

€180 millionSeries (Unlabeled growth round) · Editorial

Investors: Mitsubishi Electric, Spanish public funds

PLD Space, a Spanish satellite launch company developing the MIURA 5 rocket, raised funding to scale commercial launch operations and global infrastructure.

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