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Fortastra

Torrance, US · Founded 2025 · 15 employees on LinkedIn · 6 known investors

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Fortastra builds low-cost, maneuverable spacecraft designed to defend infrastructure in orbit, combining commercial components with custom engineering. Its systems use open-architecture software to autonomously sense, maneuver, coordinate, and respond to orbital threats when human operators cannot stay in the loop.

Deep TechDefense TechSpace Tech

Founders & leadership

MGMichael G. Smayda
Michael G. SmaydainCEO, FounderExecutive Officer at Hermeus Mach 5 engine

Board

NK
Nick KimBoard directorGeneral Partner at Upfront Ventures

Investors · 6

Upfront VenturesLos Angeles · $1M – $10M
Bloomberg BetareportedSan Francisco · $25K – $1M
Forward Deployed VCreported
Generational PartnersreportedLos Angeles
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

What does Fortastra do?
Fortastra builds low-cost, maneuverable spacecraft designed to defend infrastructure in orbit, combining commercial components with custom engineering. Its systems use open-architecture software to autonomously sense, maneuver, coordinate, and respond to orbital threats when human operators cannot stay in the loop.
Who are Fortastra's investors?
Fortastra's investors include Upfront Ventures, Bloomberg Beta, Forward Deployed VC, Generational Partners, 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.