Moon Express Overview
- Year Founded
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2010
- Status
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Private
- Employees
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37
- Latest Deal Type
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Series B
- Latest Deal Amount
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$12.5M
- Investors
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14
Moon Express General Information
Description
Developer of scalable robotic spacecraft designed to be used for lunar and solar system explorations. The company's robotic spacecraft uses exponential technologies to travel beyond the Earth's orbit for potentially prospecting and harvesting resources, enabling companies and government agencies to redefine possibilities by returning to the moon and unlocking its mysteries and resources for the benefit of humanity.
Contact Information
Website
www.moonexpress.comCorporate Office
- 100 Spaceport Way
- Space Launch Complexes 17 and 18
- Cape Canaveral, FL 32920-4000
- United States
Corporate Office
- 100 Spaceport Way
- Space Launch Complexes 17 and 18
- Cape Canaveral, FL 32920-4000
- United States
Moon Express Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Raised to Date | Post-Val | Status | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6. Later Stage VC (Series B) | 01-Oct-2018 | $12.5M | Completed | Generating Revenue | ||
| 5. Later Stage VC (Series B1) | 13-Jan-2017 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 4. Later Stage VC | Completed | Generating Revenue | ||||
| 3. Later Stage VC (Series B) | 06-Jan-2015 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 2. Early Stage VC (Series A) | 06-Nov-2013 | $3.22M | $3.22M | Completed | Generating Revenue | |
| 1. Debt - General | 19-Mar-2013 | Completed | Generating Revenue |
Moon Express Cap Table
| Stock | # of Shares Authorized |
Par Value | Dividend Rate (%) | Original Issue Price |
Liquidation | Liquidation Pref. Multiple |
Conversion Price | % Owned |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series B1 | ||||||||
| Series B | ||||||||
| Series A | 2,914,042 | $0.000010 | 6% | $1 | $1 | $1 | 10.24% |
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Moon Express Competitors (11)
One of Moon Express’s 11 competitors is Blue Origin Enterprises, a Venture Capital-Backed company based in Kent, WA.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Origin Enterprises | Venture Capital-Backed | Kent, WA | ||||
| Astrobotic | Formerly PE-Backed | Pittsburgh, PA | ||||
| Ispace | Formerly VC-backed | Tokyo, Japan | ||||
| Blue Canyon Technologies | Corporate Backed or Acquired | Lafaytte, CO | ||||
| Phantom | Venture Capital-Backed | Tucson, AZ |
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Moon Express Patents
Moon Express Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US-20150151855-A1 | System and method for multi-role planetary lander and ascent spacecraft | Inactive | 28-Aug-2013 | ||
| WO-2015031699-A2 | System and method for multi-role planetary lander and ascent spacecraft | Inactive | 28-Aug-2013 | ||
| WO-2015031699-A3 | System and method for multi-role planetary lander and ascent spacecraft | Inactive | 28-Aug-2013 | B64G1/401 |
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Moon Express Investors (14)
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graph Ventures | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| Minerva Capital Group | Impact Investing | Minority | ||
| Social Capital | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| Autodesk | Corporation | Minority | ||
| Collaborative Fund | Venture Capital | Minority |
Moon Express Acquisitions (2)
Moon Express’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Rocket City Space Pioneers. The deal was made on 20-Dec-2012.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocket City Space Pioneers | 20-Dec-2012 | Merger/Acquisition | Aerospace and Defense | ||
| Next Giant Leap | 30-May-2012 | Merger/Acquisition | Aerospace and Defense |
Moon Express FAQs
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When was Moon Express founded?
Moon Express was founded in 2010.
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Where is Moon Express headquartered?
Moon Express is headquartered in Cape Canaveral, FL.
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What is the size of Moon Express?
Moon Express has 37 total employees.
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What industry is Moon Express in?
Moon Express’s primary industry is Aerospace and Defense.
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Is Moon Express a private or public company?
Moon Express is a Private company.
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What is Moon Express’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Moon Express is .
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How much funding has Moon Express raised over time?
Moon Express has raised $57.5M.
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Who are Moon Express’s investors?
Graph Ventures, Minerva Capital Group, Social Capital, Autodesk, and Collaborative Fund are 5 of 14 investors who have invested in Moon Express.
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Who are Moon Express’s competitors?
Blue Origin Enterprises, Astrobotic, Ispace, Blue Canyon Technologies, and Phantom are some of the 11 competitors of Moon Express.
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