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TechCrunch Apr 30, 2026 at 15:29 Startups Rising Hot

SpaceX backer 137 Ventures raises $700M for two growth-stage funds

VC firm 137 Ventures has raised over $700 million to back growth-stage startups. Its portfolio includes SpaceX, Anduril, Hadrian.

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Apr 30, 2026 at 15:29 TechCrunch

SpaceX backer 137 Ventures raises $700M for two growth-stage funds

VC firm 137 Ventures has raised over $700 million to back growth-stage startups. Its portfolio includes SpaceX, Anduril, Hadrian.

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