Stellar Ventures

Stellar Ventures is a women-led venture capital firm based in Los Altos, California, founded in 2022. The firm focuses on investing in early-stage companies within the space technology sector, aiming to support innovative ventures that contribute to advancements in this field. By prioritizing female leadership and perspectives, Stellar Ventures seeks to create a more inclusive investment landscape while fostering the growth of pioneering space-related technologies.

Celeste Ford

Managing Director

Matt Patterson

Managing Director

Past deals in Drones

Esper Satellite Imagery

Seed Round in 2025
Esper Satellite Imagery is a company focused on developing a constellation of hyperspectral imaging satellites equipped with in-house built imagers that cover over 100 spectral bands with a ground sampling distance of 1 meter. The company specializes in creating modular satellites capable of capturing detailed hyperspectral imagery to enhance agricultural practices and optimize mining operations. Their technology allows for precise measurements of various environmental factors, including water quality and plant health, which are essential for sustainable farming. Additionally, the satellites facilitate the identification of underground ore deposits, contributing to more efficient mining processes. Esper Satellite Imagery's capabilities also extend to monitoring the impacts of climate change, providing valuable environmental data to clients, and promoting resource efficiency for future generations.

Darkhive

Series A in 2024
Darkhive is a technology company that specializes in developing autonomous drone systems aimed at enhancing situational awareness for military and law enforcement professionals. Their innovative solutions include a core software suite and a compact autonomous drone, designed to facilitate intuitive interaction between robotic platforms. This technology enables seamless integration with existing military equipment, allowing for collaborative decision-making and coordinated actions in diverse environments. By providing an easily navigable system, Darkhive empowers users to quickly assess situations and respond effectively, thereby improving operational efficiency and safety for US-allied forces.

Esper Satellite Imagery

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Esper Satellite Imagery is a company focused on developing a constellation of hyperspectral imaging satellites equipped with in-house built imagers that cover over 100 spectral bands with a ground sampling distance of 1 meter. The company specializes in creating modular satellites capable of capturing detailed hyperspectral imagery to enhance agricultural practices and optimize mining operations. Their technology allows for precise measurements of various environmental factors, including water quality and plant health, which are essential for sustainable farming. Additionally, the satellites facilitate the identification of underground ore deposits, contributing to more efficient mining processes. Esper Satellite Imagery's capabilities also extend to monitoring the impacts of climate change, providing valuable environmental data to clients, and promoting resource efficiency for future generations.

Darkhive

Seed Round in 2023
Darkhive is a technology company that specializes in developing autonomous drone systems aimed at enhancing situational awareness for military and law enforcement professionals. Their innovative solutions include a core software suite and a compact autonomous drone, designed to facilitate intuitive interaction between robotic platforms. This technology enables seamless integration with existing military equipment, allowing for collaborative decision-making and coordinated actions in diverse environments. By providing an easily navigable system, Darkhive empowers users to quickly assess situations and respond effectively, thereby improving operational efficiency and safety for US-allied forces.

Xona Space Systems

Venture Round in 2022
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.
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