Cloud Imperium Games, the developer of the ambitious PC space sim Star Citizen, has raised even more money, but this time from investors instead of fans.

The studio has announced (via Kotaku) that the Calder Family Office, Snoot Entertainment, and ITG Investment have all purchased additional shares in Cloud Imperium. In total, Cloud Imperium has raised $17.25 million from these investors in the latest round of funding.

The three companies had already invested in Cloud Imperium before, back in 2018, so they were able to negotiate with the company to buy shares at a discounted price. Exact financial terms of the investment was not disclosed.