TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Jeff Bezos' space company, Blue Origin, is seeking to raise US$10 billion in its first-ever round of outside funding at a valuation of about US$130 billion, marking a major milestone for the aerospace company after more than two decades of relying almost entirely on funding from the Amazon founder.
According to a report by The Motley Fool and cited by AOL, Bezos himself is expected to invest another US$2 billion alongside new institutional investors, a move widely viewed as a strong vote of confidence in the company's long-term prospects.
The fundraising would broaden Blue Origin's investor base for the first time since the company was founded in 2000, reducing Bezos' reliance on selling Amazon shares to finance the business. Asset management firm Coatue Management is expected to lead the round with a US$4 billion investment, while another US$4 billion is anticipated to come from other large institutional investors.
The financing comes at a time of growing investor interest in the commercial space industry following last month's landmark public listing of Elon Musk's SpaceX. The deal would also establish Blue Origin's first formal market valuation, making it easier for the company to attract additional capital in the future.
Speaking to CNBC in May, Bezos said Blue Origin had reached a stage where it was ready to welcome outside investors after achieving greater financial visibility.
"We finally have enough visibility into our future and our financial success," Bezos said. "It's a good time actually to start thinking about the future and bring on some other outside investors."
Blue Origin develops reusable launch vehicles and provides launch services for commercial satellite operators and NASA. The company is also developing the Blue Moon lunar lander as part of NASA's Artemis program, while its heavy-lift New Glenn rocket completed a significant mission earlier this year by launching NASA science spacecraft and successfully recovering its reusable first-stage booster at sea.
The New York Post reported that the company could spend nearly US$5 billion this year alone after investing roughly US$28 billion since its establishment. Bezos has previously said he believes Blue Origin could eventually become more valuable than Amazon, underscoring his long-term commitment to the business.
Despite its progress, Blue Origin has also encountered several setbacks in recent months. A New Glenn rocket exploded during a ground test at a Florida launch pad in May, reportedly causing losses of about US$150 million, although no injuries were reported. Earlier, one of the company's launches placed a customer's satellite into the wrong orbit, causing the client's share price to fall.
Even so, Blue Origin said it quickly cleared the damaged launch pad and aims to return New Glenn to flight before the end of the year.
The fundraising reflects increasing institutional confidence in the commercial space sector despite its high capital requirements and technological risks. Industry observers note that while Blue Origin remains privately held and inaccessible to retail investors, its latest financing signals growing investor appetite for companies developing launch services, reusable rockets, satellite infrastructure, and lunar exploration technologies.
The Motley Fool noted that Bezos' decision to personally contribute another US$2 billion alongside outside investors carries particular significance. Founder participation in a funding round is often interpreted as a signal that management believes the company's valuation has substantial room for future growth.
Blue Origin's fundraising also highlights intensifying competition in the global space industry, where companies are racing to secure government contracts, expand commercial launch capabilities, and support future missions beyond Earth orbit. Although SpaceX remains the dominant player following its recent public debut, Blue Origin's first external fundraising round suggests investors see significant long-term potential across the broader commercial space economy.
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