-73%

est. 2Y upside i

AerospaceSeries A

We Mine Asteroids

Rank

#2077

Sector

Aerospace / Space Mining

Est. Liquidity

~7Y

Data Quality

Data: Low

AstroForge presents a high-risk, high-reward equity opportunity.

Last updated: March 10, 2026

Bull (15%)+300%

AstroForge successfully executes its Vestri mission in 2026, proving its in-space refining technology and identifying a commercially viable asteroid. This technical breakthrough attracts significant follow-on investment and strategic partnerships, accelerating the path to commercial PGM extraction within 5 years. The company achieves a $720M valuation (4x current) as a leader in the nascent, high-potential space mining market.

Base (45%)+75%

AstroForge continues to make incremental progress with its missions, overcoming some technical hurdles but experiencing delays in achieving full commercial viability. While the market for space resources grows steadily, AstroForge faces ongoing capital intensity and competition. The company achieves a $315M valuation (1.75x current) as it demonstrates partial success but still requires substantial future funding.

Bear (40%)-80%

AstroForge encounters further significant technical failures with its Vestri mission or subsequent attempts, or the economic viability of asteroid mining for PGMs proves more challenging than anticipated. High capital burn rate and continued delays lead to investor skepticism and a down round, resulting in a $36M valuation (0.2x current) where common stock is largely worthless due to $56M in liquidation preferences.

Est. time to liquidity~7.0 years

Preference Stack Risk

severe

Investors hold $56M in liquidation preferences ahead of common stock. In an exit at or below $170M, common stock holders would receive value only after the $56M preference is paid out.

Dilution Risk

high

Given the very high capital intensity and lack of current revenue, AstroForge will likely require multiple additional funding rounds, leading to significant future dilution for existing equity holders.

Secondary Liquidity

none

As an early-stage, high-risk private company, there is currently no active secondary market for employee equity, and selling shares would require company approval.

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Last updated: February 18, 2026

Questions to Ask at the Interview

Strategic questions based on AstroForge's data — designed to show you've done your homework.

  • 1

    “Given the communication issues and mission failures with Brokkr-1 and Odin, what specific engineering and operational changes are being implemented for the Vestri mission to ensure its success, particularly regarding deep space communication and spacecraft autonomy?”

  • 2

    “AstroForge aims to bring PGMs into Earth's supply chain. How do you envision the market for space-mined PGMs evolving over the next 5-10 years, and what strategies are in place to manage price volatility and demand fluctuations once commercial extraction begins?”

  • 3

    “With $56M in total funding on an estimated $170M valuation, how does AstroForge plan to ensure that employee equity remains a compelling and valuable part of the compensation package, especially as the company moves towards commercial viability and potentially more funding rounds?”

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