Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin is raising outside capital for the first time, with the rocket company valued at $130 billion in the round, according to sources cited by CNBC.
The move marks a significant strategic pivot for the private space firm, which has historically relied on Bezos' personal funding.
Blue Origin's $130 billion valuation places it among the most valuable private aerospace entities globally, intensifying competition with rivals like SpaceX.
By opening its capital structure to external investors, Blue Origin is positioning itself for a potential public listing or deeper institutional backing at a time when market appetite for high-growth assets is robust.
The fundraising comes as the global initial public offering market has reached a record volume of $144.8 billion in the second quarter, a dramatic acceleration from the $32.1 billion recorded in the same period last year.
This surge underscores a broader thaw in equity markets, with investors increasingly willing to back late-stage private companies at premium valuations.
Blue Origin's $130 billion valuation places it among the most valuable private aerospace entities globally, intensifying competition with rivals like SpaceX.