Startup · United States
GRU
HQ San FranciscoFounded 2025
GRU Space is building the world's first lunar hotel using inflatable habitats and in-situ resource utilization (ISRU) to process Moon regolith locally. Early guest revenue funds deeper infrastructure, creating a self-sustaining model for permanent off-Earth living.
Funding1 round
- Equity raised
- Undisclosed
- Latest
- UndisclosedSeed · 2026
- Last valuation
- $1.45B?Basis not stated · Seed · 2026
| Announced | Stage | Amount | Valuation | Lead investors | Other investors | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Seed | Undisclosed | $1.45B? | — | Garage Capital, Karman Ventures, Planet Ventures, Y Combinator | Reported |
- Undisclosed2026
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People1
- Skyler Chan · LinkedIn ↗
Founder
Hiring Observations3 observed listings
Founding Lunar Avionics / Electronics Engineer ↗
Engineering
Open when checked · Y Combinator company jobs page
Checked Oct 13, 2026
Checked Oct 13, 2026
Checked Oct 13, 2026
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Sources4
Funding2
- 1
Dealroom · Apr 1, 2026 · Supports Funding round, Funding round · post money valuation usd
“Tekedia Capital has announced its participation in the seed round of GRU Space”
- 2
Newsfile · Mar 13, 2026 · Supports Funding round
“has made a strategic USD $100,000 investment in Galactic Resource Utilization Space, Inc. (GRU Space)”
People1
- 3OtherBlack Flag 100.2
Black Flag · Supports Organization, Role
“GRU Space is building the world's first lunar hotel using inflatable habitats and in-situ resource utilization (ISRU) to process Moon regolith locally. Early”
Other1
- 4
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