1789 Capital, Type One to Back Axiom Space at $2 Billion Value

Axiom Space Inc. is finalizing a new funding round co-led by 1789 Capital and Type One Ventures, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.

The Houston-based company, which is focused on developing private space stations and human spaceflight, is in advanced talks to raise at least $100 million in new equity at a pre-money valuation of about $2 billion, said the person, who asked not to be identified discussing private information. Terms, including the size of the round, aren’t finalized and could still change, the person added.

Representatives for Axiom Space, 1789 Capital and Type One Ventures ...