SpaceIL is an Israeli startup founded in 2010 with the goal of promoting science and education. The company made history in April 2019 by becoming the first private organization to land an unmanned spacecraft on the Moon. This achievement not only fulfilled the challenge presented by Google Lunar XPRIZE but also made Israel the 7th country in the world to reach the Moon.
Founded by Yariv Bash, Kfir Damari, and Yonatan Winetraub, SpaceIL has inspired millions worldwide and has sparked a new generation of explorers, engineers, scientists, and entrepreneurs. The company continues to work on its next space mission while also focussing on building and promoting educational activities in Israel and globally.
The most recent investment in SpaceIL amounted to $70.00M in the form of a grant investment on 12 July 2021. Notable investors in this round include Patrick Drahi, Morris Kahn, and Martin Moshal. With a focus on the Space, Travel, and Tourism industries, SpaceIL stands as an innovative and influential force in the realm of space technology and education.
Funding Stage | Amount | No. Investors | Investors | Date |
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Grant | $70.00M | 3 | Patrick Drahi, Morris Kahn +1 | 12 Jul 2021 |
Grant | $1.00M | 1 | The Blavatnik Family Foundation | 15 Jan 2020 |
Grant | $1.00M | 1 | XPRIZE | 06 Oct 2019 |
Grant | $1.00M | - | 12 May 2019 | |
Grant | $66.00M | - | 10 Jul 2018 |
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