# Blue Origin Plans First Private Capital Raise

Blue Origin is expected to raise private capital for the first time, moving away from its traditional self-funding model by Jeff Bezos. This shift could accelerate the company's space projects and increase competition in the commercial space industry.

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## Sources

### Technology
- [Ars Technica](https://arstechnica.com/space/2026/07/blue-origin-for-the-first-time-is-expected-to-raise-private-capital/) — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:47:35 +0000