Fundraising Fox

Fortastra

Torrance, US · Founded 2025 · Delaware corporation · 6 known investors

Founders & leadership

MG
Michael G. SmaydaExecutive

Board

NK
Nick KimBoard director

Investors · 6

Bloomberg BetareportedSan Francisco · $25K – $1M
Forward Deployed VCreported
Generational PartnersreportedLos Angeles
Upfront Venturesreported · 2 sourcesLos Angeles · $1M – $10M
Wave Function VenturesreportedSeattle

Also in the syndicate · 1

Forward Deployed Venture Capital

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$8.1M disclosed across 1 round · 2025

▶$8.1MraisedAug 2025 · 11 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Michael G. SmaydaExecutive Officer, Director
  • Nick KimDirector
Offering amount
$8.5M
Amount sold
$8.1M
First sale
Jul 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2025
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

In the news

Fortastra: $8M Seed Round for Maneuverable Spacecraft - Los Angeles Timeslatimes.com · Jan 2026Fortastra Raises $8 Million in Seed Funding to Build Orbital Defense Satelliteszeitenwendegroup.com · Dec 2025Payload 🚀 (@payloadspace) on Xx.com · Dec 2025Defending the High Ground - by Nick Kimaddtheegg.com · Dec 2025Exclusive: Fortastra Lands $8M Seed to Develop Orbital Defense Satspayloadspace.com · Dec 2025

Frequently asked questions

Who are Fortastra's investors?
Fortastra's investors include Bloomberg Beta, Forward Deployed VC, Generational Partners, Upfront Ventures, Wave Function Ventures.
How much funding has Fortastra raised?
Fortastra has disclosed $8.1M raised across 1 round.
Where is Fortastra headquartered?
Fortastra is headquartered in Torrance, US.