Avolta advises Space Cargo Unlimited on landmark €27.5m series A funding round – One of the largest in-space manufacturing financing rounds in Europe
This landmark transaction marks a significant milestone not only for Space Cargo Unlimited, but also for Luxembourg’s space sector, underlining the country’s ambition to lead in space-based innovation and industrialization.
Led by Expansion Ventures and supported by Eurazeo, this round is composed of multiple stakeholders including the European Innovation Council, European Investment Bank (EIB), Luxembourg Future Fund II (Société Nationale de Crédit et d’Investissement + European Investment Fund), alongside numerous private investors gathered through the crowd equity platform Tudigo. This round reflects a strong commitment to European space sovereignty and frontier technology.
Avolta is honored to have structured and accompanied this exceptional transaction and to support a visionary team that is unlocking the potential of in-space manufacturing – a sector set to transform multiple high-impact industries, from pharmaceuticals to advanced materials and electronics.
Space Cargo Unlimited is preparing to deploy BentoBox, a customizable, return-capable platform for in-space manufacturing and microgravity research. Its first two missions have been engaged in 2025 and will launch in the coming months, as part of a wider campaign of seven missions through 2028. Operated inside the Phoenix capsule with technology partner ATMOS and launched by SpaceX, BentoBox will provide Europe with reliable access to low-earth orbit with sample return.
With Unseenlabs, Greenerwave and Vulkam, this deal further strengthens Avolta’s position as a leading European advisor in deep tech and New Space transactions and exemplifies our continued dedication to supporting founders and technologies shaping the future.
