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Voyager Technologies Soars to $3.8 Billion Valuation in NYSE Debut

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Voyager Technologies, a defense and space technology firm based in Denver, Colorado, saw its valuation surge to $3.8 billion as its shares more than doubled during its U.S. debut on the New York Stock Exchange. The stock opened at $69.75 on Wednesday, a 125% increase from its $31 offer price, after Voyager raised $382.8 million by selling nearly 12.4 million shares in an upsized initial public offering.

The company’s strong debut highlights robust investor interest in the space sector, which is poised for growth amid significant policy initiatives under the Trump administration. Notably, President Trump proposed the $175 billion Golden Dome project aimed at establishing a U.S. missile defense shield, supporting firms like Voyager.

Founded in 2019, Voyager specializes in mission-critical space and defense technologies. It reported a backlog of $179.2 million as of March 31. Industry experts view Voyager’s IPO as a key step toward greater commercial maturity in the space sector.

Voyager has recently secured significant contracts and funding, including a 2024 deal with Lockheed Martin to supply propulsion and optical guidance systems crucial for U.S. missile defense. NASA also awarded Voyager $217.5 million to develop Starlab, a planned successor to the International Space Station, to be operated jointly with partners Airbus, Mitsubishi, and Palantir.

Voyager’s public offering follows a similar path to defense and space firm Karman, which also saw its stock more than double post-IPO. Analysts note that despite high entry barriers in defense, the current environment encourages established companies to go public.

Asset managers Janus Henderson and Wellington Management had expressed interest in purchasing up to $60 million of Voyager’s shares ahead of the offering.

Voyager Technologies Raises $382.8 Million in U.S. IPO Amid Rising Military Spending

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Voyager Technologies, a space and defense technology firm, announced on Tuesday that it raised $382.8 million in its initial public offering (IPO) in the United States. The company and some investors sold approximately 12.35 million shares at $31 each, exceeding the initially marketed range of $26 to $29 per share.

The Denver-based company specializes in mission-critical space and defense technology solutions. Its IPO marks a positive sign for the U.S. market, which has recently recovered from volatility caused by tariff-related disruptions.

Voyager’s public debut aligns with the Trump administration’s efforts to significantly boost defense and space budgets. Last month, President Trump selected a design for the $175 billion Golden Dome project, a next-generation missile defense shield for the U.S.

The stock will begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “VOYG” starting Wednesday. Morgan Stanley and J.P. Morgan served as lead underwriters for the offering.