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Italy, IT · Founded 2011 · 428 employees on LinkedIn · 28 known investors

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D-Orbit provides space logistics infrastructure and transportation services including satellite launch deployment, on-orbit servicing, refueling, and end-of-mission disposal using its proprietary ION Satellite Carrier orbital transfer vehicle. The company serves satellite operators and space service providers in the commercial space industry.

Deep TechLogistics & Supply ChainSpace Tech

Founders & leadership

D-Orbit was founded in 2011 by Luca Rossettini and Renato Panesi.

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Luca RossettiniCo-founder · CEOLuca Rossettini is the founder and CEO of D-Orbit, a company providing space logistics and transportation services—including satellite deployment, on-orbit servicing, refueling, and end-of-mission disposal via its ION Satellite Carrier. He holds a master's in Aerospace Engineering and a PhD in Advanced Space Propulsion, along with a master's in Strategic Leadership Towards Sustainability, and previously worked as an airborne officer, researched space propellant nanotechnologies at a US lab, and interned at NASA Ames Research Center.
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Renato PanesiChief Commercial Officer and FounderRenato Panesi holds a PhD in aerospace engineering with expertise in flight mechanics, simulation, and control systems. He has experience conducting wind tunnel tests at research facilities in Germany and the Netherlands and developing aerodynamic databases.
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Giuseppe TussiwandFounder
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Luca Rossettini Renato PanesiFounder
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Thomas PanozzoFounder

Investors · 28

Banca Investis — Family Officelisted by Banca Investis — Family OfficeMilan

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CDP Venture Capitallisted by CDP Venture CapitalRoma

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Elysia Capitallisted by Elysia CapitalTurin

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IceNinelisted by IceNinevia Jeff Crusey · inferred
In-Q-Tellisted by In-Q-TelTysons · $100K – $2.5M
Indaco Venture Partnerslisted by Indaco Venture PartnersMilan

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Levante Capitallisted by Levante CapitalMilan
Neva Sgr.listed by Neva Sgr.Turin

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Noosphere Ventureslisted by Noosphere VenturesMountain Viewvia Max Polyakov · inferred

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NovaCapitallisted by NovaCapital

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Seraphim Spacelisted by Seraphim SpaceLondon · $1.3M – $3.8M

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United Ventureslisted by United VenturesMilan · $54K – $5.4M

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Urania Ventureslisted by Urania VenturesBerlin
ATW PartnersreportedNew York

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European Investment BankreportedLuxembourg

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European Investment FundreportedLuxembourg

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Iberis CapitalreportedLisbon

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MarubenireportedTokyo

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Primo VenturesreportedMilan · $1.1M

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Also in the syndicate · 8

AvantgardeAzimut GroupleadCDP Venture Capital SgrNevaNeva SGR SpaPhaistos Investment FundSeraphim Space Investment Trustthe European Innovation Council

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$53M disclosed across 1 of 3 rounds · 2024–2026

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Frequently asked questions

What does D-Orbit do?
D-Orbit provides space logistics infrastructure and transportation services including satellite launch deployment, on-orbit servicing, refueling, and end-of-mission disposal using its proprietary ION Satellite Carrier orbital transfer vehicle. The company serves satellite operators and space service providers in the commercial space industry.
Who founded D-Orbit?
D-Orbit was founded by Luca Rossettini, Renato Panesi in 2011.
Who are D-Orbit's investors?
D-Orbit's investors include Astor Perkins, Banca Investis — Family Office, CDP Venture Capital, Elysia Capital, IceNine, In-Q-Tel, Indaco Venture Partners, Levante Capital and 12 more.
How much funding has D-Orbit raised?
D-Orbit has disclosed $53M raised across 1 of its 3 known rounds.
Where is D-Orbit headquartered?
D-Orbit is headquartered in Italy, IT.