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.

Chelsea Goddard

Senior Associate

Justus Kilian

Principal

Justus Killian

Managing Partner

Dirk Robinson

Operating Partner

Thomas Whayne

Operating Partner

Alan Yu

Senior Associate

Aaron Zeeb

Operating Partner

Past deals in Navigation and Mapping

Xona Space Systems

Series A in 2024
Xona Space Systems, Inc. specializes in developing and manufacturing position, navigation, and timing (PNT) satellite solutions. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company is focused on creating a constellation of low-cost, low-Earth orbiting satellites designed to enhance navigation for various applications, including autonomous vehicles, unmanned aerial vehicles, and mobile robotics. Their flagship product, the Xona Pulsar, delivers high-power signals from low Earth orbit, ensuring secure and accurate navigation and timing services. This innovative approach aims to meet the demands of smart transportation and smart infrastructure, providing the resilience and precision necessary for modern intelligent systems to operate safely and efficiently at scale.

LeoLabs

Venture Round in 2024
LeoLabs, Inc. is an aerospace company based in Menlo Park, California, that specializes in phased-array radar technology to provide high-resolution data on objects in low Earth orbit. Founded in 2015, LeoLabs operates a platform for collision avoidance, which automates and modernizes satellite operations while offering foundational mapping data and services to reduce collision risks. Its offerings include rapid orbit determination, early operational support, and ongoing orbit awareness. LeoLabs serves a diverse clientele, including commercial satellite operators, government regulatory bodies, and space agencies, facilitating safe and sustainable operations in space and enhancing visibility for satellite management.

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 focused on enhancing the safety of satellite operations through its mission analysis platform. It offers a cloud-based collision avoidance service that generates timely collision warnings and decision guidance for satellite operators. By integrating various spaceflight operations tools, Kayhan Space provides satellite operators with clear and actionable insights regarding close approaches, enabling them to make informed decisions and maintain their core missions effectively. The company's services are designed to improve space situational awareness, thereby fostering trust and transparency in the management of satellite traffic.

Muon Space

Series A in 2022
Muon Space is a comprehensive space systems provider that specializes in developing and operating low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellations for scientific-grade atmospheric, ocean, and land measurements. The company's focus is on delivering mission-critical data through a platform that enhances remote sensing capabilities, allowing organizations to better understand and anticipate climate-related impacts. By offering tailored solutions, Muon Space enables customers to optimize their missions, ensuring faster deployment and improved performance in satellite operations. The company's technology is particularly beneficial for sectors such as aviation, where timely and accurate space insights are crucial for navigating climate uncertainties.

Muon Space

Seed Round in 2021
Muon Space is a comprehensive space systems provider that specializes in developing and operating low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellations for scientific-grade atmospheric, ocean, and land measurements. The company's focus is on delivering mission-critical data through a platform that enhances remote sensing capabilities, allowing organizations to better understand and anticipate climate-related impacts. By offering tailored solutions, Muon Space enables customers to optimize their missions, ensuring faster deployment and improved performance in satellite operations. The company's technology is particularly beneficial for sectors such as aviation, where timely and accurate space insights are crucial for navigating climate uncertainties.

LeoLabs

Series A in 2018
LeoLabs, Inc. is an aerospace company based in Menlo Park, California, that specializes in phased-array radar technology to provide high-resolution data on objects in low Earth orbit. Founded in 2015, LeoLabs operates a platform for collision avoidance, which automates and modernizes satellite operations while offering foundational mapping data and services to reduce collision risks. Its offerings include rapid orbit determination, early operational support, and ongoing orbit awareness. LeoLabs serves a diverse clientele, including commercial satellite operators, government regulatory bodies, and space agencies, facilitating safe and sustainable operations in space and enhancing visibility for satellite management.
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