Cognitive Space
Techstars '20Houston, US · Founded 2018 · Delaware corporation · 13 known investors
Cognitive Space develops AI-driven automation software for satellite operations, enabling constellation operators to scale while meeting operational requirements. The platform serves satellite operators and government agencies managing distributed space systems.
AI & Machine LearningDefense TechSaaSSpace Tech
Founders & leadership
Cognitive Space was founded in 2018 by Marc Bell and Guy de Carufel.
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Marc BellCo-Founder and CEO
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Guy de CarufelCEO & Founder
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Dax GarnerCTO
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Jeff EdwardsVP of Engineering
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Hanna SteplewskaNamed on SEC filing
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Board
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Keith MasbackBoard director
Investors · 13
Capital InnovatorsSt. Louis · $500K – $1M
Creative Destruction Lab (CDL)Toronto · $50K – $250K
Draper AssociatesSan Mateo · $500K – $5M
Glasswing VenturesBoston · $100K – $5M
Grit VenturesMenlo Park · $100K – $1M
Gutbrain VenturesBostonvia Robert Davoli · inferred
Helios CapitalMiami · $25K – $1Mvia Ryan Kriser · inferred
OPAMP CAPITALLos Angeles · $250K – $500K
SpaceFundHouston
TechstarsBoulder · $220K
Argon VenturesreportedBoston · $250K – $500K
Cultivation CapitalreportedSt. Louis · $100K – $3.5M
Dolby Family Venturesreported · 2 sourcesSan Francisco
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$7.5M disclosed across 3 of 4 rounds · 2021–2025
- Undisclosed amountSeedJan 2025Source ↗
▶$500KraisedDec 2023 · 1 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$500KraisedDec 2023 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Guy de CarufelExecutive Officer, Director
- Keith MasbackDirector
- Jennifer RobertsDirector
- Andrew FeinbergDirector
- Hanna SteplewskaExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $1M
- Amount sold
- $500K
- First sale
- Dec 2023
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$1.3MraisedMay 2023 · 1 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$1.3MraisedMay 2023 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Hanna SteplewskaExecutive Officer, Director
- Guy de CarufelExecutive Officer, Director
- Andrew FeinbergDirector
- Jennifer RobertsDirector
- Keith MasbackDirector
- Offering amount
- $4M
- Amount sold
- $1.3M
- First sale
- May 2023
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2018
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$5.7MraisedNov 2021 · 20 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$5.7MraisedNov 2021 · 20 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Scott HermanExecutive Officer, Director
- Guy de CarufelExecutive Officer, Director
- Jennifer RobertsDirector
- Offering amount
- $5.7M
- Amount sold
- $5.7M
- First sale
- Nov 2021
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2018
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Competitors · 4
by search overlapEos75 shared keywordsEOS Data Analytics provides satellite imagery and AI-based analytics, operating its own EOS SAT-1 satellite alongside 20+ partner constellations to turn raw imagery into decision-ready reports and visualizations. Its platforms (LandViewer, Crop Monitoring, EOS RayVision) serve industries such as agriculture, forestry, insurance, and infrastructure with solutions like crop classification, yield prediction, and change detection.
Atlas49 shared keywordsAtlas is a browser-based, AI-native GIS platform whose assistant "Navi" builds maps, dashboards, and multi-step spatial workflows from conversational prompts and connected data sources (shapefiles, GeoJSON, PostgreSQL, and more). It serves energy developers, asset managers, field operations teams, real-estate portfolios, and municipalities, as well as the GIS professionals who support them.
SkyWatch Space Applications Inc.44 shared keywordsSkyWatch provides an API and platform for accessing, managing, and distributing geospatial and satellite data to commercial users. The company serves organizations seeking to use Earth observation data for business applications and problem-solving.
Esa42 shared keywordsThe European Space Agency (ESA) is Europe's intergovernmental organization for space, carrying out missions and research across space science, technology, and applications. It supports the competitiveness of the European space industry through procurement, commercial opportunities, and collaboration with its Member States.
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Non-dilutive funding · 6 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
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| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase II | 2023 | $1.2M |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase II | 2022 | $1.7M |
| Department of Defense | Phase I | 2022 | $275.4K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2021 | $50K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase II | 2020 | $1.5M |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2020 | $50K |
Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Cognitive Space do?
- Cognitive Space develops AI-driven automation software for satellite operations, enabling constellation operators to scale while meeting operational requirements. The platform serves satellite operators and government agencies managing distributed space systems.
- Who founded Cognitive Space?
- Cognitive Space was founded by Marc Bell, Guy de Carufel in 2018.
- Who are Cognitive Space's investors?
- Cognitive Space's investors include Capital Innovators, Creative Destruction Lab (CDL), Draper Associates, Glasswing Ventures, Grit Ventures, Gutbrain Ventures, Helios Capital, OPAMP CAPITAL and 5 more.
- How much funding has Cognitive Space raised?
- Cognitive Space has disclosed $7.5M raised across 3 of its 4 known rounds.
- Where is Cognitive Space headquartered?
- Cognitive Space is headquartered in Houston, US.