Starbridge Venture Capital

Starbridge Venture Capital is a Washington, DC-based venture capital firm founded in 2017. It backs companies operating at the intersection of space technology and traditional technologies, with emphasis on communications, computing, energy, and space sectors. The firm seeks products that enable commercial space activity while delivering meaningful profit potential in terrestrial markets, defining these opportunities as space scalable ventures that could drive the next decade of space activity and broader technology adoption.

Gary Bickford

Co-Founder

Samir Chokshi

Venture Partner

Steven Jorgenson

General Partner

Neil Kaplan

General Partner

Lindsey Yee

Principal

25 past transactions

AlumaPower

Series A in 2024
AlumaPower specializes in creating an innovative aluminum-based energy solution that offers carbon-free energy. The company has developed a portable power generator designed to convert recycled aluminum into a long-lasting, zero-emission energy source. This technology employs a patented process to extract energy from recycled aluminum, targeting business-to-business partners who require extended-duration power solutions. These solutions range from home backup power systems to electric vehicle range extenders for rapid mechanical recharging.

Lynk Global

Series A in 2023
Lynk Global, Inc. is a mobile network technology company that specializes in providing broadband communication services for Internet of Things (IoT) devices and mobile phones. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, the company delivers satellite-based telecommunication services that enable standard mobile phones to connect globally without the need for hardware or software modifications. By utilizing low-earth-orbit satellites, Lynk Global facilitates universal connectivity, allowing users to access communication services virtually anywhere in the world.

Umbra

Series B in 2022
Umbra is a space technology company specializing in advanced earth observation systems. It designs, manufactures, and operates satellites to collect high-resolution data, empowering government and commercial clients with consistent, actionable insights for informed decision-making across various applications such as land use monitoring, wildlife protection, and climate change mitigation.

AlumaPower

Series A in 2022
AlumaPower specializes in creating an innovative aluminum-based energy solution that offers carbon-free energy. The company has developed a portable power generator designed to convert recycled aluminum into a long-lasting, zero-emission energy source. This technology employs a patented process to extract energy from recycled aluminum, targeting business-to-business partners who require extended-duration power solutions. These solutions range from home backup power systems to electric vehicle range extenders for rapid mechanical recharging.

Xplore

Series A in 2022
Xplore Inc is a company that specializes in developing space aircraft and offering space as a service. Founded in 2017 and based in Mercer Island, Washington, Xplore provides a range of services including mission planning, spacecraft engineering, flight financing, payload insurance, communications, data management, and spacecraft operations. The company caters to both government agencies and commercial space enterprises, engaging in missions that span the moon, earth, Venus, Mars, asteroids, and custom expeditions. Xplore's satellite constellation is equipped with remote sensing instruments such as optical, video, and hyperspectral sensors, which generate valuable data and insights for clients. Furthermore, Xplore's edge computing capabilities facilitate the creation of data fusion products, allowing for on-orbit insights and reducing latency and data transmission costs.

Lucid Circuit

Seed Round in 2022
Lucid Circuit develops energy-efficient signal processing platforms and machine learning technologies tailored for aerospace applications. Their key product is a line of radiation-tolerant processors designed for reliable, high-performance cognitive applications in edge devices, reducing communication bandwidth requirements.

OffWorld

Series A in 2021
OffWorld is a company specializing in the development of smart, rugged, modular robots designed for use in extreme unstructured environments, particularly within the mining, infrastructure, and space sectors. Utilizing a proprietary artificial intelligence-powered platform, OffWorld's robots are capable of executing multi-robot swarm behaviors and collective intelligence, which enhances their operational effectiveness. The company's innovative solutions aim to address critical challenges faced by clients in these industries, helping to improve productivity, reduce costs, and enhance employee health and safety while also minimizing environmental impact. OffWorld's adaptability in applying its robotics technology across different sectors positions it as a forward-thinking player in the evolution of automation and robotics.

Commonwealth Fusion

Series B in 2021
Founded in 2017, Commonwealth Fusion is a research company developing fusion energy through an inexhaustible power plant. It combines proven physics with revolutionary superconducting magnet technology to accelerate the path to commercial fusion energy.

New Age Meats

Series A in 2021
New Age Meats is a biotechnology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2017. The company specializes in producing cultivated meat through an innovative automated, data-driven platform that utilizes stem cell technology. By growing meat from animal cells instead of relying on traditional animal slaughter, New Age Meats aims to create healthier and more sustainable food options.

Space Forge

Seed Round in 2021
Space Forge is a space manufacturing company that develops a reusable satellite designed to produce next-generation super materials in space for return to Earth. The satellite uses the space environment to create alloys and crystals that are not possible to manufacture on Earth, enabling clients to achieve materials with lower energy loss and lighter components for use in computing, telecoms, and pharmaceutical products. The company operates laboratories in Bristol and Wales and focuses on manufacturing advanced metals and materials. Founded in 2018 and based in Bristol, Space Forge aims to enable on-orbit manufacturing that advances material performance for industrial and aerospace applications.

OROS

Series A in 2021
OROS is a material technology company specializing in innovative thermal solutions for outerwear. The company has developed and integrated patented Aerogel-based Solarcore technology, which allows for efficient delayering of apparel. This technology, originally derived from NASA's insulation used in space suits and Mars Rovers, has been adapted by OROS to create outerwear that is thinner, warmer, and more flexible. By infusing Aerogel into their products, OROS aims to redefine the possibilities of outdoor clothing, enhancing performance while maintaining comfort.

Cosmic Shielding Corporation

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Cosmic Shielding Corporation provides the commercial and government space industry with radiation management solutions that enhance computing performance, extend operational life, improve mission reliability, and increase safety through shielded components and subsystems. Founded in 2021 and based in Atlanta, United States, the company develops radiation management technology to support human exploration and habitation in space. Its offerings include three-dimensional models of space components' radiation risk assessments, a system integration plan, and full mission coverage, enabling clients to mitigate risks and reduce costs associated with ionizing radiation. By combining shielding hardware with risk assessment tools and planning capabilities, Cosmic Shielding Corporation aims to help space programs operate more safely and efficiently in challenging environments.

Orbital Sidekick

Funding Round in 2021
Founded in 2016, Orbital Sidekick provides Earth observation services using satellite-based hyperspectral imaging technology. It captures hundreds of narrow spectral bands from visible light to infrared, serving energy, oil and gas, mining, environmental monitoring, infrastructure, agriculture, and defense sectors.

Axiom Space

Series B in 2020
Founded in 2016, Axiom Space develops and operates commercial space stations. It provides human spaceflight services for research, manufacturing, and testing purposes to government astronauts, tourists, private companies, and individuals. The company also facilitates access to the International Space Station (ISS) for various space initiatives.

Carbice

Series A in 2020
Carbice Corporation, founded in 2012 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, specializes in thermal interface technology components. The company is renowned for its innovative product, Carbice Carbon, which effectively lowers device temperatures and facilitates heat dissipation from product packaging. This technology is designed to meet the performance, reliability, and assembly cost challenges faced in critical sectors such as electronics, energy, and industrial applications. Carbice's thermal interface materials are composed of a composite of recycled aluminum and aligned carbon nanotubes, addressing the growing need for efficient thermal management in electronic devices. In addition to its headquarters in Atlanta, Carbice has an office in London and plans to establish a presence in Toulouse, France, reflecting its commitment to global outreach and innovation in thermal applications.

Voyager Space

Series A in 2020
Founded in 2019, Voyager Space is a vertically integrated company focused on space exploration. It acquires and operates businesses in the aerospace industry, aiming to deliver innovative solutions for human space missions.

Lynk Global

Venture Round in 2020
Lynk Global, Inc. is a mobile network technology company that specializes in providing broadband communication services for Internet of Things (IoT) devices and mobile phones. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, the company delivers satellite-based telecommunication services that enable standard mobile phones to connect globally without the need for hardware or software modifications. By utilizing low-earth-orbit satellites, Lynk Global facilitates universal connectivity, allowing users to access communication services virtually anywhere in the world.

Axiom Space

Series A in 2019
Founded in 2016, Axiom Space develops and operates commercial space stations. It provides human spaceflight services for research, manufacturing, and testing purposes to government astronauts, tourists, private companies, and individuals. The company also facilitates access to the International Space Station (ISS) for various space initiatives.

Lynk Global

Seed Round in 2019
Lynk Global, Inc. is a mobile network technology company that specializes in providing broadband communication services for Internet of Things (IoT) devices and mobile phones. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, the company delivers satellite-based telecommunication services that enable standard mobile phones to connect globally without the need for hardware or software modifications. By utilizing low-earth-orbit satellites, Lynk Global facilitates universal connectivity, allowing users to access communication services virtually anywhere in the world.

Umbra

Seed Round in 2019
Umbra is a space technology company specializing in advanced earth observation systems. It designs, manufactures, and operates satellites to collect high-resolution data, empowering government and commercial clients with consistent, actionable insights for informed decision-making across various applications such as land use monitoring, wildlife protection, and climate change mitigation.

Lynk Global

Seed Round in 2018
Lynk Global, Inc. is a mobile network technology company that specializes in providing broadband communication services for Internet of Things (IoT) devices and mobile phones. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, the company delivers satellite-based telecommunication services that enable standard mobile phones to connect globally without the need for hardware or software modifications. By utilizing low-earth-orbit satellites, Lynk Global facilitates universal connectivity, allowing users to access communication services virtually anywhere in the world.

AlumaPower

Seed Round in 2018
AlumaPower specializes in creating an innovative aluminum-based energy solution that offers carbon-free energy. The company has developed a portable power generator designed to convert recycled aluminum into a long-lasting, zero-emission energy source. This technology employs a patented process to extract energy from recycled aluminum, targeting business-to-business partners who require extended-duration power solutions. These solutions range from home backup power systems to electric vehicle range extenders for rapid mechanical recharging.

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.

Axiom Space

Series A in 2018
Founded in 2016, Axiom Space develops and operates commercial space stations. It provides human spaceflight services for research, manufacturing, and testing purposes to government astronauts, tourists, private companies, and individuals. The company also facilitates access to the International Space Station (ISS) for various space initiatives.

Umbra

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Umbra is a space technology company specializing in advanced earth observation systems. It designs, manufactures, and operates satellites to collect high-resolution data, empowering government and commercial clients with consistent, actionable insights for informed decision-making across various applications such as land use monitoring, wildlife protection, and climate change mitigation.
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