Vast raises $500M led by Balerion Space Ventures to fast‑track its Haven commercial space stations and position itself as a key successor to the ISS.

As flashy apps plateau, the most valuable travel tech in 2026 will live deep in infrastructure, data and connectivity—far from the customer-facing interface.

The European Investment Fund has committed a record €50M to Berlin-based Join Capital, signalling a major push to close Europe’s defence and dual‑use technology gap.