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Astroscale Holdings

Tokyo, JP · 6 known investors

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Astroscale develops on-orbit servicing solutions, providing end-to-end services covering mission licensing, spectrum acquisition, insurance, and operations to support the circular space economy. It serves satellite and space mission operators globally.

Circular EconomyDeep TechSpace Tech

Founders & leadership

NONobu Okada
Nobu OkadaFounderNobu Okada founded Astroscale in 2013 and has led the company through expansion to offices in five countries and an IPO in 2024. Earlier in his career, he worked as an IT entrepreneur and strategy consultant managing companies across Asia-Pacific, at McKinsey & Company, and in the Japanese Ministry of Finance; he holds a bachelor's degree in Agriculture from the University of Tokyo and an MBA from Purdue University's Krannert School of Business.

Investors · 6

Energy & Environment Investmentlisted by Energy & Environment InvestmentTokyo

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SMBC Venture Capitallisted by SMBC Venture CapitalTokyovia Hiroya Ota · inferred

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Sumitomo Mitsui Trust nvestment Co. Ltd.listed by Sumitomo Mitsui Trust nvestment Co. Ltd.Tokyo
UTokyo Innovation Platform Co. Ltd.listed by UTokyo Innovation Platform Co. Ltd.Tokyo

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Seraphim SpacereportedLondon · $1.3M – $3.8M

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Funding

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  • Undisclosed amountConvertible BondsMay 2026
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In the news

Astroscale Raises U.S. $76 Million, Continuing to Lead the Growing On-Orbit Servicing Sectorastroscale.com · Feb 2023Astroscale Raises JPY 5 Billion through a Term Loan Agreement with MUFG Bank, Ltd.astroscale.com · Sep 2022

Frequently asked questions

What does Astroscale Holdings do?
Astroscale develops on-orbit servicing solutions, providing end-to-end services covering mission licensing, spectrum acquisition, insurance, and operations to support the circular space economy. It serves satellite and space mission operators globally.
Who founded Astroscale Holdings?
Astroscale Holdings was founded by Nobu Okada.
Who are Astroscale Holdings's investors?
Astroscale Holdings's investors include aSTART, Energy & Environment Investment, SMBC Venture Capital, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust nvestment Co. Ltd., UTokyo Innovation Platform Co. Ltd., Seraphim Space.
Where is Astroscale Holdings headquartered?
Astroscale Holdings is headquartered in Tokyo, JP.