Airbus Ventures

Airbus Ventures is an independent venture capital firm based in Menlo Park, California, focused on investing in early-stage companies within the global aerospace ecosystem. With the launch of its fourth fund in 2023, Airbus Ventures targets technology companies primarily in aerospace-related sectors, including those in Canada. The firm aims to support visionary entrepreneurs who are shaping the future of flight through innovative solutions and technologies.

Mathieu Costes

Partner

Lewis Pinault

Partner

Matthieu Repellin

Principal

Thomas d'Halluin

Managing Partner

Past deals in Space Industry

Morpheus Space

Series A in 2022
Morpheus Space GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Dresden, Germany, specializes in manufacturing electric propulsion systems for spacecraft. The company's innovative product offerings, including nanoFEEP and multiFEEP, are designed to enhance satellite operations by enabling service providers to manage entire constellations as a unified entity. By integrating advanced electric propulsion with artificial intelligence, Morpheus Space is transforming the NewSpace industry. Their solutions allow satellites to perform numerous orbital maneuvers, facilitating a new approach to mission planning that prioritizes objectives through automated decision-making. This capability provides unprecedented flexibility for satellite networks, enabling optimal adjustments to meet specific user needs, such as revisiting frequencies and monitoring dynamic points of interest.

CesiumAstro

Series B in 2022
CesiumAstro delivers communication systems for Satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space or airborne platforms. Each of their products combines carefully selected COTS components with the traditional reliability necessary for aerospace systems. They believe that effective hardware solutions should not require added engineering from their customers, enabling them to focus on their core mission. Their team consists of talented engineers and scientists skilled in the design, development, manufacturing, and qualification of complex communication systems.

Aerospacelab

Series B in 2022
Aerospacelab SA, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Mont-Saint-Guibert, Belgium, specializes in the development and manufacturing of satellites equipped with advanced sensors. The company focuses on addressing complex challenges in the aerospace sector by employing innovative approaches. In addition to satellite technology, Aerospacelab also creates tools that leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning to automate various tasks, enhancing operational efficiency and capabilities in space exploration and data collection.

ispace, inc.

Series C in 2021
ispace, inc. engages in developing networked micro robots for building detailed maps of available resources in the space. It develops micro-robots to create and support daily existence of humans in space. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Universal Hydrogen

Series A in 2021
Universal Hydrogen is a fuel logistics company making hydrogen-powered commercial flight a near-term reality.

Isar Aerospace

Series B in 2020
Isar Aerospace is a space technology company that aims to lower the entry barriers to space. It develops launch vehicles dedicated to deploying and resupplying satellite constellations and to ensure low-cost space access for small satellites. Based on rocket engineering research, environmentally friendly propellants, and advanced manufacturing, the company delivers small and medium payloads to orbit. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Munich, Germany.

Morpheus Space

Seed Round in 2020
Morpheus Space GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Dresden, Germany, specializes in manufacturing electric propulsion systems for spacecraft. The company's innovative product offerings, including nanoFEEP and multiFEEP, are designed to enhance satellite operations by enabling service providers to manage entire constellations as a unified entity. By integrating advanced electric propulsion with artificial intelligence, Morpheus Space is transforming the NewSpace industry. Their solutions allow satellites to perform numerous orbital maneuvers, facilitating a new approach to mission planning that prioritizes objectives through automated decision-making. This capability provides unprecedented flexibility for satellite networks, enabling optimal adjustments to meet specific user needs, such as revisiting frequencies and monitoring dynamic points of interest.
Transcelestial Technologies Pte. Ltd., established in 2016 and based in Singapore, focuses on developing a cutting-edge wireless communication network utilizing laser technology. This innovative system aims to deliver high-speed, long-distance point-to-point data transfer for both terrestrial and satellite applications. The proposed network is designed to operate at speeds up to 1000 times faster than existing solutions, offering enhanced performance and reliability. Additionally, the system is expected to be resilient against jamming and does not require spectrum pre-allocation or regulation, distinguishing it from traditional communication methods.

Infostellar

Convertible Note in 2020
Infostellar Inc., founded in 2016 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing cloud-based communication solutions for satellite operators. The company offers StellarStation, a modular platform that allows ground station owners to monetize their surplus capacity while enabling satellite operators to connect with satellites using a diverse range of antennas globally, all through a single interface. By facilitating the sharing of satellite antennas during idle periods, Infostellar helps reduce operational costs and enhance transmission time, thereby improving the quality of service for satellite operators. Additionally, Infostellar provides tools such as Ground Station Search and Makesat, further streamlining the satellite communication process.

SpinLaunch

Venture Round in 2020
SpinLaunch Inc., a spaceflight technology development company, focuses on the development of an alternative launch system that uses a large mass accelerator to hurl payloads to space. It builds a kinetic space launch system that allows for on-demand launches of small satellites in any weather. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Long Beach, California.

Isar Aerospace

Series A in 2019
Isar Aerospace is a space technology company that aims to lower the entry barriers to space. It develops launch vehicles dedicated to deploying and resupplying satellite constellations and to ensure low-cost space access for small satellites. Based on rocket engineering research, environmentally friendly propellants, and advanced manufacturing, the company delivers small and medium payloads to orbit. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Munich, Germany.

Astra

Series C in 2019
Astra Space, Inc. is a rocket launch company based in Alameda, California, that designs and builds rockets for satellite delivery and launch services. Founded in 2004 and rebranded in 2016, Astra specializes in offering online reservations for payload deliveries to sun-synchronous and low inclination orbits. The company provides dedicated launch services for payloads ranging from 50 kg to 150 kg, targeting a reference orbit of 500 km. Astra operates test facilities to support its operations and aims to facilitate frequent access to space.

CesiumAstro

Series A in 2019
CesiumAstro delivers communication systems for Satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space or airborne platforms. Each of their products combines carefully selected COTS components with the traditional reliability necessary for aerospace systems. They believe that effective hardware solutions should not require added engineering from their customers, enabling them to focus on their core mission. Their team consists of talented engineers and scientists skilled in the design, development, manufacturing, and qualification of complex communication systems.

Impossible Aerospace

Series A in 2018
Impossible Aerospace Corp is a manufacturer of long-range electric aircraft designed specifically for first responders, such as law enforcement and firefighters. The company offers a range of products, including the US-1, a high-performance aircraft with extended duration, and Air Support, an unmanned airborne system for policing and emergency response. In addition to aircraft, Impossible Aerospace provides various support services, including training, IT connectivity, camera systems, routine maintenance, and assistance with FAA certifications. Established in 2016, the company is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.

SpinLaunch

Series A in 2018
SpinLaunch Inc., a spaceflight technology development company, focuses on the development of an alternative launch system that uses a large mass accelerator to hurl payloads to space. It builds a kinetic space launch system that allows for on-demand launches of small satellites in any weather. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Long Beach, California.

Infostellar

Series A in 2017
Infostellar Inc., founded in 2016 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing cloud-based communication solutions for satellite operators. The company offers StellarStation, a modular platform that allows ground station owners to monetize their surplus capacity while enabling satellite operators to connect with satellites using a diverse range of antennas globally, all through a single interface. By facilitating the sharing of satellite antennas during idle periods, Infostellar helps reduce operational costs and enhance transmission time, thereby improving the quality of service for satellite operators. Additionally, Infostellar provides tools such as Ground Station Search and Makesat, further streamlining the satellite communication process.

Astrocast

Seed Round in 2017
Astrocast SA is a Swiss company that develops and operates a nanosatellite network specifically designed for Internet of Things (IoT) applications. Founded in 2014 and based in Ecublens, the company has established a constellation of 64 CubeSat satellites in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) to provide low-latency global coverage. Astrocast offers the Astronode S, a low-power bi-directional module enabling serial communication for IoT devices across various sectors, including maritime, environmental, mining, and oil and gas. In collaboration with the European Space Agency, Airbus, and Thuraya, Astrocast addresses the connectivity needs of remote areas and urban applications requiring satellite backup. The company has secured funding through grants and seed rounds, including CHF 3 million from ESA and CHF 4.1 million during its seed round, and is currently seeking an additional CHF 25 million to support the launch of its initial satellite planes.