Blue Origin Secures First External Funding at $130 Billion Valuation

By EC Assets · Published 8 July 2026

Blue Origin, the space exploration company founded by Jeff Bezos, has secured its first outside funding. The New York Times DealBook reported the company achieved a valuation of $130 billion in this funding round. This marks a significant development for Bezos’s space venture. Blue Origin is nearing a $10 billion funding round at the $130 billion valuation. Blue Origin was founded in 2000 with the goal of establishing an industrial base in space. The company develops the New Shepard suborbital vehicle for space. Bezos moved into the role of executive chairman to focus more on ventures like Blue Origin, The Washington Post, and the Bezos Earth Fund. Since stepping down as Amazon CEO in 2021, Bezos has used Amazon stock sales to fund projects such as Blue Origin and the Day One Fund. Last year, he sold $13.5 billion in Amazon stock. Bezos controls one of the largest fortunes on Earth in 2026, which includes Amazon, Blue Origin, real estate, and private investments. His leadership has contributed to business achievements. NASA selected four astronauts for the Artemis III mission. However, a Blue Origin rocket and its only launchpad were destroyed. Hesai Technology, a Shanghai-based manufacturer of sensors, is unrelated to Blue Origin. This article is intended for informational purposes only. It does not constitute investment advice.