Varda

Varda Space Industries is a private American space research company based in El Segundo, California. Founded in January 2021 by Will Bruey and Delian Asparouhov, Varda is focused on in-space manufacturing, utilizing microgravity conditions to create materials and products that can enhance life on Earth.The company specializes in microgravity-enabled life sciences, offering services in microgravity manufacturing, transport and logistics, and research and development. Varda's microgravity manufacturing allows for the production of high-quality materials, such as small molecule crystallization, which is difficult to achieve on Earth. They also provide transportation services for materials to and from space and support research opportunities in microgravity, particularly for the biopharmaceutical industry.Varda aims to establish the world's first commercial zero-gravity industrial park, positioning itself as a leader in space-based manufacturing. The company has raised $147.4 million in funding and is currently in the Series B stage, focusing on developing spacecraft capable of processing pharmaceuticals in microgravity.