# Orbex: Aviation & aerospace, Forres, United Kingdom

> Orbex: Orbex, officially known as Orbital Express Launch Ltd., is a European spaceflight company based in Forres, Scotland. Based in Forres, United Kingdom.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/startup/orbex-2 (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

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# Orbex

Orbex, officially known as Orbital Express Launch Ltd., is a European spaceflight company based in Forres, Scotland.

Funding reported Last round: Series C

Aviation & aerospace Forres, United Kingdom

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2015 11 years old
- **Team:** 170 51 to 200 people
- **Funding reported:** 134.5M as listed, currency not stated
- **Last round:** Series C Apr 2024

How sure we are

- ✓ **Listed** We know it exists and what it does
- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

No round for Orbex has been confirmed by a filing or an announcement yet, so nothing here counts toward an investor's record. [How we decide](https://millionrounds.com/methodology)

## About Orbex

Orbex, officially known as Orbital Express Launch Ltd., is a European spaceflight company based in Forres, Scotland.

Founded in 2015 by Chris Larmour and Kristian von Bengtson, Orbex specializes in developing low-carbon micro-launch vehicles for the small satellite industry. The company is notable for being the only British-owned space launch services provider that designs and builds rockets entirely within the UK. With a team of over 240 skilled professionals, including experts from NASA and ESA, Orbex is enhancing the UK's sovereign space capabilities. The flagship product, Orbex Prime, is a micro-launch vehicle designed for low Earth orbit and sun-synchronous orbit missions. It features bio-propane fueled engines, advanced avionics, and lightweight materials, making it one of the most environmentally friendly launch vehicles available. Orbex also offers a range of launch and support services tailored to small satellite operators, including logistics management, regulatory assistance, and dedicated customer support. The company is committed to providing flexible and sustainable launch solutions, with its first commercial launch scheduled for 2026.

## What company datasets say Orbex raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **134.5M** in the source's currency

Rounds **6**

Last round **Series C**

Last round size **30.4M**

Last round date **Apr 2024**

Investors listed **14**

## On 2 portfolio pages

Investors who name them

- [Octopus Ventures](https://millionrounds.com/fund/octopus-ventures)
- [GAP Technology Hol...](https://millionrounds.com/fund/gap-technology-hol)

Each firm lists Orbex on its own website. That is the firm's claim, a weaker thing than a round we watched, but a named source.

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

spaceport operations small satellite launch flexibility spaceport construction high reliability rocket design for sustainability spacecraft launch sustainable rocket fuel environmentally conscious space missions manufacturing low-emission rocket technology low-cost orbital launch options environmentally friendly fuels carbon fiber rocket structures sustainable bio-propane fuel construction & real estate small satellite launch

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- **Sector:** Aviation & aerospace
- **Industry code:** NAICS 336414, SIC 3721, 3761
- **Region:** Scotland
- **Revenue:** 134.7M a year, as listed
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/orbex-space)

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