Cognitive Space
Techstars '20Houston, US · Founded 2018 · Delaware corporation · 23 employees on LinkedIn · 14 known investors
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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.
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 CarufelinCEO & FounderGuy de Carufel has spent 18 years in the space industry, including founding and leading Cognitive Space, coding for NASA, working on software for Firefly rockets, and building nanosatellites at Space Flight Laboratory in Canada.
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Dax GarnerinCTOHe previously worked as a spacecraft engineer developing guidance, navigation, and control systems and embedded flight software for crewed and uncrewed spacecraft.
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Jeff EdwardsinVP of EngineeringVP of Software Engineering at Cognitive Space, Jeff Edwards has held engineering leadership roles across startups and large public companies over more than two decades, with experience building and scaling engineering teams while delivering SaaS products.
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Hanna SteplewskaNamed on SEC filing
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Board
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Investors · 14
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 · 3 sourcesSan Francisco
York IEreportedManchester
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 AI-powered satellite intelligence by integrating data from its own EOS SAT-1 satellite and 20+ partner constellations to deliver earth observation insights across industries. The company serves businesses requiring data-driven decisions in agriculture, forestry, mining, water management, and environmental monitoring.
Atlas49 shared keywordsAtlas is a browser-based geospatial analysis platform that enables teams to create, visualize, and collaborate on maps in real time. The platform supports multiple data formats and spatial analysis tools for teams working with geographic data.
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 6 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.