Space Capital

Space Capital is a venture capital firm based in New York, founded in 2012. The firm specializes in investing in the space economy, with a focus on technologies related to global positioning systems, geospatial intelligence, and communications. By targeting companies that operate within these sectors, Space Capital aims to unlock the value inherent in space technology stacks. As a Registered Investment Adviser, the firm is committed to fostering innovation in the rapidly evolving space industry.

Chad Anderson

Managing Partner

Julian Caicedo

Associate

Chelsea Goddard

Investor

Justus Killian

Managing Partner

Dirk Robinson Ph.D

Operating Partner

Thomas Whayne JD

Operating Partner

Alan Yu

Associate

Aaron Zeeb

Operating Partner

79 past transactions

Guardian RF

Seed Round in 2024
Guardian RF specializes in developing advanced drone detection systems for defense and security applications. Their lightweight, portable technology is designed to accurately detect, track, and counter unmanned aerial threats, as proven in combat operations.

Xona Space Systems

Series A in 2024
Xona Space Systems develops and manufactures position, navigation, and timing satellite solutions for smart transportation and infrastructure. The company operates a constellation of low-cost, low-Earth-orbit satellites to deliver secure navigation and timing services with resilience and high location precision for autonomous vehicles, unmanned aerial vehicles, mobile robotics, and other location-critical applications. Founded in 2019 and based in San Mateo, California, Xona Space Systems aims to enable safe, scalable operation of intelligent systems at scale.

LeoLabs

Venture Round in 2024
LeoLabs, Inc. designs and operates phased-array radar systems to track objects in low Earth orbit and provides space situational awareness data and services. It offers LeoLabs Collision Avoidance, a platform that automates satellite operations and enhances conjunction assessment and collision risk management, along with foundational LEO mapping data and services such as rapid orbit determination and ongoing orbit awareness. The company serves commercial satellite operators, government regulators and space agencies, and satellite management services markets. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, LeoLabs provides a software platform with open API access that underpins space situational awareness and traffic safety services for safe and sustainable operations in space.

Gradial

Seed Round in 2023
Gradial develops a generative AI platform for enterprises. This platform integrates with content management systems to automate routine marketing tasks, allowing creative teams to focus on strategic work. It enables businesses to make data-driven decisions and supports omnichannel content distribution.

Zephr

Seed Round in 2023
Zephr powers next-generation location-based solutions by significantly improving the accuracy and resiliency of GNSS on mobile devices by enabling nearby devices to work together. Zephrs SDK and supporting cloud APIs allow a network of mobile phones to compute and share corrections that dramatically improve location performance for AdTech, AR, mobility, logistics, insurance, gaming and mapping. The team behind Zephr is composed of a seasoned group of startup veterans with multiple successful exits, and PhDs with a unique set of sophisticated computational skills and business acumen. Zephr is backed by a coalition of top-tier venture capital firms and research labs with deep expertise in PNT technologies.

Kayhan Space

Seed Round in 2023
Kayhan Space is a company that specializes in providing satellite operators with enhanced space situational awareness through its mission analysis platform. It offers a cloud-based collision avoidance service that integrates various spaceflight operations tools. By delivering timely collision avoidance warnings and decision guidance, Kayhan Space enables satellite operators to receive clear and actionable recommendations for safely navigating their missions. This focus on trust and transparency helps ensure that operators can effectively manage the challenges of space traffic, allowing them to maintain their core operations regardless of their location in orbit.

Impulse Space

Series A in 2023
Impulse Space is an in-space transportation company founded by Tom Mueller, specializing in providing access beyond Low Earth Orbit (LEO) through a fleet of innovative transportation vehicles. The company’s flight-proven Mira vehicle employs a non-toxic, high-impulse chemical propulsion system, facilitating services such as orbital transport, constellation deployment, and precision reentry from LEO to Geostationary Orbit (GEO). Additionally, the high-energy Helios vehicle, powered by the Deneb engine, enables deliveries to a range of orbits including Medium Earth Orbit (MEO), GEO, heliocentric, lunar, and other planetary destinations. Impulse Space is committed to offering economical and efficient in-space transportation solutions, leveraging a team with a history of delivering reliable rockets to ensure rapid and dependable service for its customers.

Alive

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Alive is building a globally leading decentralized artificial intelligence platform supported by a global community of developers, individuals, economists and technologists.The Alive Foundation is a steward, and will support and grow the Alive community until it becomes self-sufficient. Time51 Labs helped launch Alive, and currently serve as advisors to the Foundation and operators.

Ursa Major Technologies

Series D in 2023
Founded in 2015, Ursa Major Technologies specializes in manufacturing advanced propulsion solutions for microsatellite and nanosatellite launch markets. Its products include the Hadley and Ripley engines, which are over 80% additively manufactured using innovative materials and processes.

Gaia AI

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Gaia AI is a startup applying perception AI technology from autonomous vehicles to revolutionize forestry management. It uses sensors and AI to collect and analyze data for timber harvesting, carbon projects, ecosystem services, and wildfire risk assessment.

Cognitive3D

Seed Round in 2022
Cognitive3D is a technology company specializing in 3D spatial analytics for virtual, augmented, and mixed reality environments. The company's platform records, measures, aggregates, and analyzes user behavior data from immersive experiences, providing brands with actionable insights to enhance product development and training outcomes. By offering enterprise-grade analytics tools such as heat mapping and segmentation, Cognitive3D enables businesses to optimize user engagement and make informed decisions. Its innovative approach not only simplifies data collection and analysis but also creates a new framework for understanding user interactions in these dynamic environments.

Muon Space

Series A in 2022
Muon Space designs, builds, and operates custom low Earth orbit satellite constellations for scientific-grade atmospheric, oceanic, and land measurements. It optimizes mission architecture using modular hardware systems and automated planning tools to deliver mission-critical data for environmental monitoring, security operations, and resource management.

Violet Labs

Seed Round in 2022
Violet Labs is a developer of a cloud-based software integration platform aimed at enhancing complex hardware engineering processes. The platform aggregates data from various software tools utilized throughout the engineering lifecycle, creating a centralized hub for information. This integration helps clients minimize inefficiencies and errors during product development, ultimately facilitating faster market entry for their products. By streamlining the development process, Violet Labs supports engineering teams in achieving more effective collaboration and improved outcomes in their projects.

echoAR

Venture Round in 2022
EchoAR develops a cloud-based platform enabling developers and creators to build, manage, and deploy augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) applications. Incorporated in 2018, it's headquartered in New York.

Lunar Outpost

Seed Round in 2022
Lunar Outpost is a company dedicated to advancing technology that facilitates sustainable human presence in space, particularly on the lunar surface. It specializes in the development of innovative robotics, including a moon rover designed for autonomous swarm navigation and capable of carrying diverse payloads. Additionally, the company creates Internet of Things (IoT) air quality sensors that monitor and respond to local air quality conditions. This technology not only supports lunar exploration but also aims to have a positive impact on Earth, enabling governments, companies, and communities to establish a sustainable presence in space.

ICEYE

Series D in 2022
ICEYE is a Finnish company that operates a large synthetic aperture radar satellite constellation to provide near real-time Earth observation data. Its radar imagery works in all weather and at any time, independent of daylight, enabling monitoring and mapping for insurance, disaster response, maritime surveillance, and defense. Customers use ICEYE data to assess flood and wildfire risks, track storm impacts, monitor crops, detect oil spills, monitor sea ice and port activity, and support search-and-rescue operations and security missions. Founded in 2014 and based in Espoo, Finland, ICEYE enables decision-makers to observe areas of interest globally and rapidly respond to events with satellite imagery.

Ursa Major Technologies

Series C in 2021
Founded in 2015, Ursa Major Technologies specializes in manufacturing advanced propulsion solutions for microsatellite and nanosatellite launch markets. Its products include the Hadley and Ripley engines, which are over 80% additively manufactured using innovative materials and processes.

Hedron

Series A in 2021
Hedron is a company focused on developing a modular and scalable network of data relay satellites designed to enhance data connectivity in space. Their satellite network utilizes a hybrid RF-optical communication system to facilitate real-time communication between Earth and low-earth-orbiting satellites. By offering advanced data connectivity solutions, Hedron aims to address critical global challenges such as food and water security, climate change monitoring, and disaster mitigation. The company's imaging satellites generate valuable data that provide insights to optimize the global economy and improve understanding of the planet. Through its innovative approach, Hedron is positioned to create new opportunities for advancements in space technology and data utilization.

echoAR

Series A in 2021
EchoAR develops a cloud-based platform enabling developers and creators to build, manage, and deploy augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) applications. Incorporated in 2018, it's headquartered in New York.

Rendered.ai

Seed Round in 2021
Rendered.ai is a technology company that specializes in providing a Platform as a Service (PaaS) for generating synthetic datasets tailored for machine learning and artificial intelligence applications. Founded in 2019 and based in Bellevue, Washington, the company offers a cloud-based platform that enables data scientists, engineers, and developers to create and deploy customized synthetic data efficiently. This platform addresses challenges related to the use of real-world data, such as expense, bias, security, and privacy concerns. Rendered.ai enhances the data generation process by offering a collaborative environment, high-performance computing resources, and tools for characterizing and cataloging both synthetic and existing datasets. Its flexible subscription model allows clients to generate unlimited data for a fixed monthly fee, making it easier for organizations to meet their data needs for AI and machine learning projects.

Mobius Labs

Series A in 2021
Mobius Labs GmbH is a Berlin-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in developing advanced image and video understanding software. The company offers lightweight computer vision algorithms that can be licensed for integration with various applications, devices, and processes. Its flagship product, Superhuman Vision, utilizes few-shot learning models that allow for easy customization, enabling even non-experts to create new models. These models can operate locally on edge devices with limited processing power and storage, making them both cost-effective and scalable. Mobius Labs aims to enhance visual searches by transforming images and videos into actionable insights, thereby providing businesses with the ability to generate automatic metadata and seize new market opportunities.

ClearRoad

Seed Round in 2021
ClearRoad is a company focused on revolutionizing the management and monetization of public road infrastructure. Through its Internet of Things (IoT) platform, ClearRoad enables government agencies in North America to implement road usage pricing models, facilitating the efficient collection of funds for road maintenance and management. The platform's flexibility allows it to integrate with various vehicle identification technologies and regulatory frameworks, making it adaptable to different programmatic designs. ClearRoad has already made significant strides in this area, with established per-mile programs in Oregon and Washington State, as well as partnerships with key players in the tolling and telematics industries. The company's innovative approach aims to automate toll road pricing without relying on traditional proprietary hardware infrastructure, thereby reducing traffic congestion in urban areas.

Krucial (formerly R3 IoT Limited)

Seed Round in 2021
R3 IoT enables organisations to access their critical operational data by automating the collection of sensor data. This data is transferred from remote operations to the cloud via satellite providing business leaders and operational management the capability to make better decisions and reduce inefficiencies.

GHGSat

Series B in 2021
GHGSat specializes in global emissions monitoring services using proprietary remote-sensing technology. It measures greenhouse gas, air quality gas, and other trace gas emissions from industrial facilities worldwide, providing actionable insights for businesses to make strategic decisions towards sustainability.

SkyWatch

Series B in 2021
SkyWatch is a company that offers a digital infrastructure for the distribution of Earth observation data and derived intelligence. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, it has developed a satellite data intelligence platform that aims to make satellite data accessible to a wide range of users. The platform enables developers to integrate Earth observation data into their applications and workflows efficiently, supporting various applications such as crop monitoring, market prediction, tracking of ships and airplanes, and measuring global warming. By providing tools for data analysis and access to remote sensing datasets, SkyWatch empowers users to leverage satellite data for diverse purposes.

Muon Space

Seed Round in 2021
Muon Space designs, builds, and operates custom low Earth orbit satellite constellations for scientific-grade atmospheric, oceanic, and land measurements. It optimizes mission architecture using modular hardware systems and automated planning tools to deliver mission-critical data for environmental monitoring, security operations, and resource management.

ALL.SPACE

Series B in 2021
ALL.SPACE, formerly known as Isotropic Systems, is a pioneer in smart terminal technology aimed at enhancing enterprise mobility across land, sea, and air. The company has developed a fifth-generation smart terminal that facilitates seamless communication by connecting to all satellites and networks, regardless of orbit. This innovative terminal is part of a software-defined service enablement platform that employs intelligent routing and edge computing to ensure exceptional network resilience and performance. ALL.SPACE offers a customizable S2000 range of terminals with a variety of sizes, transmission and reception ratios, aperture combinations, and scanning ranges, providing up to 8,100 unique configuration options. The modular design allows clients to select the terminal configuration that best meets their specific needs, enabling efficient bandwidth usage and enhanced operational capabilities.

Arbol

Series A in 2021
Arbol is a company that operates a climate risk assessment and insurance platform aimed at helping businesses mitigate financial losses from extreme weather events. It connects weather-exposed agricultural entities with capital providers, such as insurers and asset managers, through its innovative insurance marketplace. By utilizing big data, artificial intelligence, and blockchain technology, Arbol enhances transparency and efficiency in managing climate risks. The platform offers parametric insurance solutions that eliminate information asymmetry and lower administrative costs by using objective data from satellites and weather stations. This enables automated pricing and instant payouts based on predefined data triggers, allowing businesses across various sectors to access capital from non-insurance sources and effectively manage their climate-related financial challenges.

Ursa Major Technologies

Series B in 2020
Founded in 2015, Ursa Major Technologies specializes in manufacturing advanced propulsion solutions for microsatellite and nanosatellite launch markets. Its products include the Hadley and Ripley engines, which are over 80% additively manufactured using innovative materials and processes.

Bliq

Seed Round in 2020
Bliq GmbH, established in 2019 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, specializes in developing application software for gig workers in the transport industry. Its flagship product, Bliq Ride, enables registered drivers to automate their daily tasks by accepting or rejecting orders from multiple platforms simultaneously. The company's mission is to streamline work organization for rideshare and delivery drivers using traffic data, technology, and collective intelligence. As of now, Bliq employs 25 people.

Camera IQ

Series A in 2020
Camera IQ Inc. is a technology company based in Santa Monica, California, that specializes in augmented reality (AR) solutions for digital marketing. Founded in 2013, Camera IQ offers a camera experience management platform that integrates various operating system platforms, AR toolkits, and native applications. This platform enables marketers to create, manage, and measure large-scale AR campaigns that engage audiences across social media and streaming platforms. By providing intuitive drag-and-drop tools, Camera IQ allows brands to design captivating marketing experiences optimized for smartphone cameras, fostering deeper connections with customers and enhancing brand engagement.

ICEYE

Series C in 2020
ICEYE is a Finnish company that operates a large synthetic aperture radar satellite constellation to provide near real-time Earth observation data. Its radar imagery works in all weather and at any time, independent of daylight, enabling monitoring and mapping for insurance, disaster response, maritime surveillance, and defense. Customers use ICEYE data to assess flood and wildfire risks, track storm impacts, monitor crops, detect oil spills, monitor sea ice and port activity, and support search-and-rescue operations and security missions. Founded in 2014 and based in Espoo, Finland, ICEYE enables decision-makers to observe areas of interest globally and rapidly respond to events with satellite imagery.

GHGSat

Series B in 2020
GHGSat specializes in global emissions monitoring services using proprietary remote-sensing technology. It measures greenhouse gas, air quality gas, and other trace gas emissions from industrial facilities worldwide, providing actionable insights for businesses to make strategic decisions towards sustainability.

ClearRoad

Seed Round in 2020
ClearRoad is a company focused on revolutionizing the management and monetization of public road infrastructure. Through its Internet of Things (IoT) platform, ClearRoad enables government agencies in North America to implement road usage pricing models, facilitating the efficient collection of funds for road maintenance and management. The platform's flexibility allows it to integrate with various vehicle identification technologies and regulatory frameworks, making it adaptable to different programmatic designs. ClearRoad has already made significant strides in this area, with established per-mile programs in Oregon and Washington State, as well as partnerships with key players in the tolling and telematics industries. The company's innovative approach aims to automate toll road pricing without relying on traditional proprietary hardware infrastructure, thereby reducing traffic congestion in urban areas.

DataPlor

Seed Round in 2020
DataPlor Inc. is a Los Angeles‑based location intelligence company that aggregates and verifies business location data, market research, and other data collection services. The platform connects clients with an on‑demand mobile workforce to perform real‑time data verification, augmentation, and research on local firms, leveraging machine learning and artificial intelligence models. Founded in 2016 and formerly known as Chapa, Inc., the company operates additional offices in Mexico City and São Paulo and focuses on providing customizable data solutions for businesses worldwide.

Totum Labs

Series A in 2020
Totum Labs, Inc. is a technology company based in San Diego, California, founded in 2018. It specializes in developing wireless solutions for the indoor tracking and monitoring of assets. The company offers a low-cost tracking system that features a user-friendly REST API and secure portal, which allows for hierarchical access, activation, configuration, and firmware updates. Designed for efficiency, the monitoring system ensures long battery life and quick startup through its cloud interfaces. Additionally, Totum Labs provides comprehensive subscription and billing services, including detailed accounting logs, service plans, and payment status by region.

ATLAS Space Operations

Convertible Note in 2020
ATLAS Space Operations, Inc. is a company focused on transforming satellite communications and data management. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Traverse City, Michigan, ATLAS develops the ATLAS Freedom Software Platform, a cloud-based system that enables users to efficiently gather and analyze information from space. This innovative platform features flexible scheduling, cloud processing, and a global network of antennas, allowing clients to optimize their satellite communications at a lower cost. By leveraging advanced technology and a unique approach to space-based communications, ATLAS aims to provide more accessible and scalable solutions for organizations engaged in satellite operations.

Accion Systems

Series B in 2020
Accion Systems Inc. is a Boston-based company that manufactures advanced satellite propulsion systems for the space industry. Founded in 2014, the company specializes in in-space propulsion technologies, particularly its proprietary Tiled Ionic Liquid Electrospray (TILE) system. This innovative technology provides efficient and scalable electric propulsion solutions suitable for a variety of satellite applications, including attitude control, collision avoidance, orbit adjustments, and deorbiting. Accion Systems offers a range of products, including MIN-0 and MAX-1 electric propulsion systems for CubeSats and small satellites, as well as the TILE system for larger spacecraft. Through its cutting-edge propulsion technologies, Accion Systems aims to enhance the capabilities and operational efficiency of satellites in orbit.

SkyWatch

Series A in 2020
SkyWatch is a company that offers a digital infrastructure for the distribution of Earth observation data and derived intelligence. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, it has developed a satellite data intelligence platform that aims to make satellite data accessible to a wide range of users. The platform enables developers to integrate Earth observation data into their applications and workflows efficiently, supporting various applications such as crop monitoring, market prediction, tracking of ships and airplanes, and measuring global warming. By providing tools for data analysis and access to remote sensing datasets, SkyWatch empowers users to leverage satellite data for diverse purposes.

Techbooze Consultancy Services

Series A in 2020
Techbooze Consultancy Services Pvt. Ltd., established in 2019 and located in New Delhi, India, specializes in providing comprehensive business consultancy services tailored for startups and established businesses. The company offers a range of services including project consultancy, business plans, financial plans, marketing plans, and investor pitching decks. Additionally, Techbooze assists with company registration, tax filing, and GST registration, positioning itself as a crucial partner for entrepreneurs seeking to navigate the complexities of starting and growing a business. The consultancy is recognized for its expertise in creating detailed plans that are essential for securing funding and gaining visibility in prominent media outlets. Techbooze also offers personalized investment guidance and specialized real estate project funding services, facilitating debt financing options with various banks and financial institutions. Through its diverse offerings, Techbooze Consultancy Services aims to support clients in achieving sustainable growth and success in their ventures.

Arbol

Seed Round in 2019
Arbol is a company that operates a climate risk assessment and insurance platform aimed at helping businesses mitigate financial losses from extreme weather events. It connects weather-exposed agricultural entities with capital providers, such as insurers and asset managers, through its innovative insurance marketplace. By utilizing big data, artificial intelligence, and blockchain technology, Arbol enhances transparency and efficiency in managing climate risks. The platform offers parametric insurance solutions that eliminate information asymmetry and lower administrative costs by using objective data from satellites and weather stations. This enables automated pricing and instant payouts based on predefined data triggers, allowing businesses across various sectors to access capital from non-insurance sources and effectively manage their climate-related financial challenges.

Mobius Labs

Seed Round in 2019
Mobius Labs GmbH is a Berlin-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in developing advanced image and video understanding software. The company offers lightweight computer vision algorithms that can be licensed for integration with various applications, devices, and processes. Its flagship product, Superhuman Vision, utilizes few-shot learning models that allow for easy customization, enabling even non-experts to create new models. These models can operate locally on edge devices with limited processing power and storage, making them both cost-effective and scalable. Mobius Labs aims to enhance visual searches by transforming images and videos into actionable insights, thereby providing businesses with the ability to generate automatic metadata and seize new market opportunities.

Allevi

Series A in 2019
Allevi is a pioneering company that develops innovative tools for designing and engineering 3D tissues. It specializes in desktop 3D bioprinters capable of creating functional, three-dimensional living tissues, alongside proprietary bioinks composed of collagen and hyaluronic acid. Allevi's cloud-based platform, Bioprint Online, allows users to design structures, select materials, and monitor the printing process. Its products cater to a diverse clientele, including researchers in tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, material science, and cell biology, as well as industrial and pharmaceutical companies involved in drug testing and development. Additionally, Allevi sells its bioinks online. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the company was previously known as BioBots, Inc.

Picterra

Seed Round in 2019
Picterra operates an online platform that automates AI object detection workflows to extract geospatial insights from satellite, drone, and aerial imagery. Its cloud-based software enables users to monitor changes, detect patterns, and gain actionable insights across industries such as aerial imaging, finance, insurance, real estate, utilities, and public sector.

Totum Labs

Seed Round in 2019
Totum Labs, Inc. is a technology company based in San Diego, California, founded in 2018. It specializes in developing wireless solutions for the indoor tracking and monitoring of assets. The company offers a low-cost tracking system that features a user-friendly REST API and secure portal, which allows for hierarchical access, activation, configuration, and firmware updates. Designed for efficiency, the monitoring system ensures long battery life and quick startup through its cloud interfaces. Additionally, Totum Labs provides comprehensive subscription and billing services, including detailed accounting logs, service plans, and payment status by region.

DataPlor

Seed Round in 2019
DataPlor Inc. is a Los Angeles‑based location intelligence company that aggregates and verifies business location data, market research, and other data collection services. The platform connects clients with an on‑demand mobile workforce to perform real‑time data verification, augmentation, and research on local firms, leveraging machine learning and artificial intelligence models. Founded in 2016 and formerly known as Chapa, Inc., the company operates additional offices in Mexico City and São Paulo and focuses on providing customizable data solutions for businesses worldwide.

FluroSat

Seed Round in 2019
FluroSat, established in 2016 and headquartered in Eveleigh, Australia, specializes in developing predictive crop health monitoring software. The company's primary product, FluroSat, is a decision support platform designed for cotton and grain growers. It employs multispectral and hyperspectral cameras on drones and satellites to diagnose crop health and identify specific stressors limiting crop performance. Additionally, FluroSat offers ProductionWise, a decision support system for commodity crops, aiming to enhance farm efficiency, sustainability, and profitability. This platform provides detailed paddock management, APSIM-powered yield predictions, satellite NDVI monitoring, and localized weather forecasts. FluroSat caters to the agronomist and farmer community.

Ursa Major Technologies

Series B in 2019
Founded in 2015, Ursa Major Technologies specializes in manufacturing advanced propulsion solutions for microsatellite and nanosatellite launch markets. Its products include the Hadley and Ripley engines, which are over 80% additively manufactured using innovative materials and processes.

SpaceX

Funding Round in 2019
Founded in 2002, SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. Its notable projects include Falcon Heavy, Dragon, Starship, and human spaceflight initiatives.

SpeQtral

Seed Round in 2019
SpeQtral is a technology company focused on developing advanced quantum communication systems, particularly through satellite-based solutions. With a team of experts in quantum science, cryptography, and engineering, SpeQtral addresses the significant security challenges that arise from the advancements in quantum computing. The company's product portfolio includes both fibre- and satellite-based quantum key distribution systems, which provide security through physical principles rather than traditional computational methods. This innovative approach ensures that SpeQtral's technologies are resilient against current encryption vulnerabilities and are future-proof, enabling businesses to establish secure communication networks with an additional layer of quantum-secured encryption.

ALL.SPACE

Series A in 2019
ALL.SPACE, formerly known as Isotropic Systems, is a pioneer in smart terminal technology aimed at enhancing enterprise mobility across land, sea, and air. The company has developed a fifth-generation smart terminal that facilitates seamless communication by connecting to all satellites and networks, regardless of orbit. This innovative terminal is part of a software-defined service enablement platform that employs intelligent routing and edge computing to ensure exceptional network resilience and performance. ALL.SPACE offers a customizable S2000 range of terminals with a variety of sizes, transmission and reception ratios, aperture combinations, and scanning ranges, providing up to 8,100 unique configuration options. The modular design allows clients to select the terminal configuration that best meets their specific needs, enabling efficient bandwidth usage and enhanced operational capabilities.

SpaceX

Series J in 2018
Founded in 2002, SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. Its notable projects include Falcon Heavy, Dragon, Starship, and human spaceflight initiatives.

ATLAS Space Operations

Series A in 2018
ATLAS Space Operations, Inc. is a company focused on transforming satellite communications and data management. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Traverse City, Michigan, ATLAS develops the ATLAS Freedom Software Platform, a cloud-based system that enables users to efficiently gather and analyze information from space. This innovative platform features flexible scheduling, cloud processing, and a global network of antennas, allowing clients to optimize their satellite communications at a lower cost. By leveraging advanced technology and a unique approach to space-based communications, ATLAS aims to provide more accessible and scalable solutions for organizations engaged in satellite operations.

Vector Launch

Series B in 2018
Vector Launch, Inc. is a company based in Tucson, Arizona, that specializes in developing software and launch vehicles tailored for micro and nano satellites. Founded in 2016 by several former members of the original SpaceX team, the company aims to provide affordable and frequent access to space, thereby facilitating innovation for startups in the aerospace sector. Vector Launch operates a vehicle and propulsion engineering facility, with additional offices located in Long Beach and San Jose, California. The company's approach combines low-cost dedicated launches with software-defined satellites, enhancing the speed and accessibility of satellite deployment. Vector Launch's offerings are particularly valuable for micro satellite developers, national security applications, and other government entities, helping to lower the barriers to entry for innovation and commerce in outer space. However, in December 2019, the company filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.

GHGSat

Series A in 2018
GHGSat specializes in global emissions monitoring services using proprietary remote-sensing technology. It measures greenhouse gas, air quality gas, and other trace gas emissions from industrial facilities worldwide, providing actionable insights for businesses to make strategic decisions towards sustainability.

HawkEye 360

Series A in 2018
HawkEye 360, Inc. is a data analytics company specializing in radio frequency (RF) mapping through its commercial satellite constellation. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, the company focuses on identifying, processing, and geolocating a wide range of RF signals. Its offerings include maritime domain awareness and spectrum mapping and monitoring, which are crucial for tracking global transportation networks and supporting emergency response efforts. By leveraging satellite tracking technology, HawkEye 360 provides clients in sectors such as maritime, intelligence, and telecommunications with analytical products designed to address complex challenges. The company has established a strategic partnership with Ursa to enhance its capabilities in RF data analytics.

Made In Space

Seed Round in 2018
Made In Space, Inc. is a pioneering company focused on designing and manufacturing equipment for space exploration, national security, and sustainable space settlement. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, the company specializes in a range of products including space-optimized structures, space telescopes, and additive manufacturing equipment for use in space. Additionally, Made In Space develops technologies for creating industrial crystals and hybrid metals in a space environment, as well as recycling systems to support long-term missions. As of June 2020, Made In Space operates as a subsidiary of Redwire, LLC, leveraging its innovative capabilities to address the complex challenges associated with future space missions.

LeoLabs

Series A in 2018
LeoLabs, Inc. designs and operates phased-array radar systems to track objects in low Earth orbit and provides space situational awareness data and services. It offers LeoLabs Collision Avoidance, a platform that automates satellite operations and enhances conjunction assessment and collision risk management, along with foundational LEO mapping data and services such as rapid orbit determination and ongoing orbit awareness. The company serves commercial satellite operators, government regulators and space agencies, and satellite management services markets. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, LeoLabs provides a software platform with open API access that underpins space situational awareness and traffic safety services for safe and sustainable operations in space.

ICEYE

Series B in 2018
ICEYE is a Finnish company that operates a large synthetic aperture radar satellite constellation to provide near real-time Earth observation data. Its radar imagery works in all weather and at any time, independent of daylight, enabling monitoring and mapping for insurance, disaster response, maritime surveillance, and defense. Customers use ICEYE data to assess flood and wildfire risks, track storm impacts, monitor crops, detect oil spills, monitor sea ice and port activity, and support search-and-rescue operations and security missions. Founded in 2014 and based in Espoo, Finland, ICEYE enables decision-makers to observe areas of interest globally and rapidly respond to events with satellite imagery.

World View

Series C in 2018
World View Enterprises, Inc., established in 2012 and headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, specializes in space travel services for research, education, and scientific purposes. The company pioneers the exploration of the stratosphere, offering stratospheric remote sensing services and space tourism experiences. World View's innovative, patented technology enables long-duration, high-resolution data collection and affordable alternatives to traditional imagery providers. With over 115 successful stratospheric flights and 10,274,598 vertical feet flown, the company has earned the trust of NASA and other organizations, providing meaningful space tourism and valuable data services to both public and private sectors.

Vector Launch

Convertible Note in 2018
Vector Launch, Inc. is a company based in Tucson, Arizona, that specializes in developing software and launch vehicles tailored for micro and nano satellites. Founded in 2016 by several former members of the original SpaceX team, the company aims to provide affordable and frequent access to space, thereby facilitating innovation for startups in the aerospace sector. Vector Launch operates a vehicle and propulsion engineering facility, with additional offices located in Long Beach and San Jose, California. The company's approach combines low-cost dedicated launches with software-defined satellites, enhancing the speed and accessibility of satellite deployment. Vector Launch's offerings are particularly valuable for micro satellite developers, national security applications, and other government entities, helping to lower the barriers to entry for innovation and commerce in outer space. However, in December 2019, the company filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.

SkyWatch

Seed Round in 2018
SkyWatch is a company that offers a digital infrastructure for the distribution of Earth observation data and derived intelligence. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, it has developed a satellite data intelligence platform that aims to make satellite data accessible to a wide range of users. The platform enables developers to integrate Earth observation data into their applications and workflows efficiently, supporting various applications such as crop monitoring, market prediction, tracking of ships and airplanes, and measuring global warming. By providing tools for data analysis and access to remote sensing datasets, SkyWatch empowers users to leverage satellite data for diverse purposes.

NanoRacks

Series A in 2017
NanoRacks LLC, founded in 2009 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, develops satellite equipment and platforms for government and commercial customers. The company offers a range of space services, including satellite deployment, microgravity research, hosted payloads, and technical resources. NanoRacks provides suborbital services such as integration, payload design, development, and interfacing. Their product offerings include airlocks, internal payload equipment, and satellite deployment platforms like the ISS CubeSat deployer and external Cygnus deployer. The company serves a diverse clientele including organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and consumer companies. NanoRacks has deployed over 700 payloads on the International Space Station and has partnerships with notable entities such as NASA, ESA, DLR, and various private companies.

Ursa Major Technologies

Series A in 2017
Founded in 2015, Ursa Major Technologies specializes in manufacturing advanced propulsion solutions for microsatellite and nanosatellite launch markets. Its products include the Hadley and Ripley engines, which are over 80% additively manufactured using innovative materials and processes.

XO Markets

Venture Round in 2017
XO Markets Holdings is a space commercialization holding company focused on bringing about a vibrant, commercial marketplace from low-Earth orbit, to deep space, and beyond. Leveraging access to a multitude of in-space platforms worldwide, both in the government and private sector, XO Markets owns and operates Nanoracks, LLC, DreamUp, PBC and other innovative space-based organizations.

Hedron

Seed Round in 2017
Hedron is a company focused on developing a modular and scalable network of data relay satellites designed to enhance data connectivity in space. Their satellite network utilizes a hybrid RF-optical communication system to facilitate real-time communication between Earth and low-earth-orbiting satellites. By offering advanced data connectivity solutions, Hedron aims to address critical global challenges such as food and water security, climate change monitoring, and disaster mitigation. The company's imaging satellites generate valuable data that provide insights to optimize the global economy and improve understanding of the planet. Through its innovative approach, Hedron is positioned to create new opportunities for advancements in space technology and data utilization.

ICEYE

Series A in 2017
ICEYE is a Finnish company that operates a large synthetic aperture radar satellite constellation to provide near real-time Earth observation data. Its radar imagery works in all weather and at any time, independent of daylight, enabling monitoring and mapping for insurance, disaster response, maritime surveillance, and defense. Customers use ICEYE data to assess flood and wildfire risks, track storm impacts, monitor crops, detect oil spills, monitor sea ice and port activity, and support search-and-rescue operations and security missions. Founded in 2014 and based in Espoo, Finland, ICEYE enables decision-makers to observe areas of interest globally and rapidly respond to events with satellite imagery.

Oxford Space Systems

Series A in 2017
Founded in 2013, Oxford Space Systems specializes in developing and manufacturing innovative deployable hardware structures for space environments. The company's products include deployable panels/hinge systems, composite linear boom systems, and deployable antennas, designed to be lighter, less complex, and lower cost than traditional alternatives. With a team of experienced professionals and backing from venture capital funds, Oxford Space Systems has successfully completed government co-developments and commercial contracts with leading satellite builders worldwide.

BridgeComm

Series A in 2017
BridgeComm designs and develops optical connectivity systems for wireless data transfer from low Earth orbit satellites. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, the company specializes in managed optical communication array hardware and software technology, enabling secure, high-bandwidth collaboration.

Because Learning

Series A in 2017
Because Learning is an educational technology company based in Sandy, Utah, that seeks to connect students with the universe through innovative learning resources. Founded in 2012, the company provides an educational platform designed to inspire students to pursue STEM careers and develop critical skills. Its offerings include a space kit that allows students to learn about sensors used in classroom space experiments and conduct over 120 hands-on experiments by collecting real-world data. The platform features an open satellite system that enables users to design and run applications and experiments in space while controlling integrated sensors such as spectrometers and accelerometers. Additionally, Because Learning offers educators STEM curriculum resources, professional development opportunities, and an online store for various educational materials, including DemoSats and classroom launch packs. Through its unique approach, the company aims to enhance the educational experience by providing collaborative tools and fostering a community that supports science and math learning.

Vector Launch

Seed Round in 2016
Vector Launch, Inc. is a company based in Tucson, Arizona, that specializes in developing software and launch vehicles tailored for micro and nano satellites. Founded in 2016 by several former members of the original SpaceX team, the company aims to provide affordable and frequent access to space, thereby facilitating innovation for startups in the aerospace sector. Vector Launch operates a vehicle and propulsion engineering facility, with additional offices located in Long Beach and San Jose, California. The company's approach combines low-cost dedicated launches with software-defined satellites, enhancing the speed and accessibility of satellite deployment. Vector Launch's offerings are particularly valuable for micro satellite developers, national security applications, and other government entities, helping to lower the barriers to entry for innovation and commerce in outer space. However, in December 2019, the company filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.

Hedron

Angel Round in 2016
Hedron is a company focused on developing a modular and scalable network of data relay satellites designed to enhance data connectivity in space. Their satellite network utilizes a hybrid RF-optical communication system to facilitate real-time communication between Earth and low-earth-orbiting satellites. By offering advanced data connectivity solutions, Hedron aims to address critical global challenges such as food and water security, climate change monitoring, and disaster mitigation. The company's imaging satellites generate valuable data that provide insights to optimize the global economy and improve understanding of the planet. Through its innovative approach, Hedron is positioned to create new opportunities for advancements in space technology and data utilization.

Kepler Communications

Seed Round in 2016
Kepler Communications designs, develops, and operates satellite networks for global connectivity. It specializes in Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites, PolarConnect for extreme environments, Global Data Service for large data transfers, and everywhereIOT for IoT devices. Serving industries such as maritime, natural resources, research, defense, and logistics.

Planetary Resources

Series A in 2016
Planetary Resources specializes in asteroid mining services aimed at facilitating commercial deep space exploration. The company focuses on identifying and extracting raw materials, particularly water and precious metals, from asteroids. By harnessing these resources, Planetary Resources aims to support the development of a space economy, where water can be converted into rocket fuel and consumable supplies for human habitation beyond Earth. This approach is intended to play a crucial role in enabling humanity to evolve into a multi-planetary species, utilizing the wealth of resources available in space to fuel long-term expansion and exploration.

Accion Systems

Series A in 2016
Accion Systems Inc. is a Boston-based company that manufactures advanced satellite propulsion systems for the space industry. Founded in 2014, the company specializes in in-space propulsion technologies, particularly its proprietary Tiled Ionic Liquid Electrospray (TILE) system. This innovative technology provides efficient and scalable electric propulsion solutions suitable for a variety of satellite applications, including attitude control, collision avoidance, orbit adjustments, and deorbiting. Accion Systems offers a range of products, including MIN-0 and MAX-1 electric propulsion systems for CubeSats and small satellites, as well as the TILE system for larger spacecraft. Through its cutting-edge propulsion technologies, Accion Systems aims to enhance the capabilities and operational efficiency of satellites in orbit.

Astrobotic

Seed Round in 2016
Astrobotic is a Pittsburgh-based company specializing in affordable space robotics technology. It focuses on delivering contract payloads, collecting lunar science data, and offering prototype rovers for commercial, government, and scientific purposes.

World View

Series B in 2016
World View Enterprises, Inc., established in 2012 and headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, specializes in space travel services for research, education, and scientific purposes. The company pioneers the exploration of the stratosphere, offering stratospheric remote sensing services and space tourism experiences. World View's innovative, patented technology enables long-duration, high-resolution data collection and affordable alternatives to traditional imagery providers. With over 115 successful stratospheric flights and 10,274,598 vertical feet flown, the company has earned the trust of NASA and other organizations, providing meaningful space tourism and valuable data services to both public and private sectors.

Planet

Series C in 2015
Planet Labs, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company specializing in Earth imaging and analytics. Founded by former NASA employees in 2010, Planet operates the largest fleet of compact, high-capability satellites designed to image the entire planet daily. This extensive satellite coverage provides customers with unprecedented access to geospatial insights, enabling them to make informed decisions based on real-time data. Planet's offerings include a diverse range of satellite imagery and analytical solutions, all accessible through an online platform equipped with tools for data analysis. With additional offices in Germany and Canada, the company serves a global network of customers and partners across more than 100 countries, delivering market-leading geospatial imagery for businesses, governments, researchers, and journalists. Planet's mission is to make visible and actionable the changes occurring on Earth, providing crucial information to understand the physical world.

Planet

Series C in 2015
Planet Labs, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company specializing in Earth imaging and analytics. Founded by former NASA employees in 2010, Planet operates the largest fleet of compact, high-capability satellites designed to image the entire planet daily. This extensive satellite coverage provides customers with unprecedented access to geospatial insights, enabling them to make informed decisions based on real-time data. Planet's offerings include a diverse range of satellite imagery and analytical solutions, all accessible through an online platform equipped with tools for data analysis. With additional offices in Germany and Canada, the company serves a global network of customers and partners across more than 100 countries, delivering market-leading geospatial imagery for businesses, governments, researchers, and journalists. Planet's mission is to make visible and actionable the changes occurring on Earth, providing crucial information to understand the physical world.
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