Overview
PLD Space is a privately held space company (launch vehicles) headquartered in Elche, Spain, founded in 2011. It is not listed on a stock exchange; total disclosed funding is €488m.
Spanish developer of reusable rockets. The suborbital Miura 1 flew successfully in October 2023, and the orbital Miura 5 (about 1 t to low Earth orbit) is preparing for its first flight from Kourou, French Guiana. In 2026 PLD Space raised €288m in its Series C and won €158.9m under ESA's European Launcher Challenge.
Funding history
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Who pays PLD Space: contracts and deals
| Date | Type | Counterparty | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Equity | Series C — additional close | €108m | |
| Aug 2026 | Contract | ESA — European Launcher Challenge | €158.9m | |
| Apr 2026 | Contract | European Investment Bank — loan (InvestEU) | €30m | |
| Mar 2026 | Equity | Series C | €180m |
Is PLD Space publicly traded?
No. PLD Space is a private company and its shares are not traded on a stock exchange.
Where is PLD Space based?
PLD Space is headquartered in Elche, Spain. The company was founded in 2011.
How much funding has PLD Space raised?
PLD Space has disclosed €488m in total funding across 2 rounds. The most recent is Series C — additional close (Sep 2026, €108m).