Private equity firm EQT Group has entered into an agreement to acquire Berlin-based Exolaunch from founder Dmitriy Sternharz. The transaction is expected to close in Q4 2026. The purchase price was not disclosed in the sources.
Exolaunch provides satellite operators with mission management, satellite integration and deployment technologies. According to the source, its track record spans more than 790 satellites across 47 missions, serving more than 200 commercial and government customers worldwide. The company has also maintained a strategic relationship with SpaceX since 2020.
The source states that the acquisition will support Exolaunch's continued growth, including international expansion, new launch and deployment technologies, and additional services across the satellite mission lifecycle.