EQT agrees to acquire 100% of Exolaunch
85 FOMOEQT X signed a definitive agreement to acquire all shares of Exolaunch from founder Dmitriy Sternharz. The transaction marked the first external investment into a company that had previously grown through privately funded operations and revenue. EQT said it would support international expansion, product innovation and new services across the space value chain. The acquisition was subsequently completed in October 2026.
Why it matters
The deal is notable because it brings institutional capital into a launch infrastructure company that had historically financed its expansion internally. It creates scope for faster international growth and development of additional orbital logistics services.
The numbers
The company has deployed more than 790 satellites across 47 missions.
SourceThe company has deployed more than 790 satellites across 47 missions.
SourceExolaunch has successfully deployed over 790 satellites across 47 missions for over 200 commercial and government customers.
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EQT to acquire Exolaunch, a Germany-based satellite deployment technology and launch mission management firm powering global access to spaceEQT X entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Exolaunch from founder Dmitriy Sternharz. The transaction covers 100% of the company's shares and was expected to close during Q4 2026. At announcement, Exolaunch had deployed more than 790 satellites across 47 missions for over 200 commercial and government customers.
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EQT X signed a definitive agreement to acquire all shares of Exolaunch from founder Dmitriy Sternhar