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Gilmour Space Technologies

Gold Coast, AU · 17 known investors

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62 people in our graph share verified history with the Gilmour Space Technologies team — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Barry Brottunlockedknows Adam Gilmour · together at Monash University (overlapped)
×4knows the team · via Monash University
×7knows the team · via Western Sydney University

Gilmour Space is an Australian space technology company developing an integrated launch capability, including its Eris launch vehicles, ElaraSat satellite platform, and a licensed spaceport in North Queensland. It provides access to orbit for commercial, government, and defence customers.

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Founders & leadership

AGAdam Gilmour
Adam Gilmourin𝕏CEO & FounderFounder of Gilmour Space Technologies, an Australian space company developing launch vehicles, a satellite platform, and a spaceport to provide orbital access for commercial, government, and defence customers. He entered the space industry after spending more than 20 years working in banking and finance.
JGJames Gilmour
James GilmourinCo-Founder, Head of Launch Site OperationsHe co-founded Gilmour's Space Corp. in 2012 after working as a Business Relationship Manager at Dell, and has held a director role at the company since 2013. He is also a director of the National Space Society of Australia and served on the Space Industry Association of Australia's advisory council from 2016 to 2024.
MG
Michelle GilmourinFounder

Investors · 17

500 GlobalSan Francisco · $150K
Blackbird VenturesSydney · $149K – $60M
Fine Structures VenturesCambridge
Future FundreportedLondon
Main Sequence VenturesreportedSydney

Also in the syndicate · 12

BlackbirdBrighter SuperFunds SAHESTAHostplusleadMain SequenceNational Reconstruction Fund Corp.leadNational Reconstruction Fund CorporationleadNational Reconstruction Fund Corporation (NRFC)leadNGS SuperNRFCQIC

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$145M disclosed across 1 of 3 rounds · 2026

  • Undisclosed amountSeries EFeb 2026

    Blackbird Ventures

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  • $145MSeries EJan 2026 · 3 sources

    Hostplus (lead), National Reconstruction Fund Corp. (lead), National Reconstruction Fund Corporation (NRFC) (lead), Blackbird, Brighter Super, Funds SA, Future Fund, HESTA, Main Sequence, NGS Super, QIC

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Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

Founder mafia

2 people who came through Gilmour Space Technologies went on to found or lead other companies.

James TennantSenior PartnerFounded Isengard Industries IncJames GilmourCo-Founder, Head of Launch Site OperationsFounded Gilmour Space

In the news

Gilmour Space Technologies banks $14.2m as it eyes Q3 launchforbes.com.au · May 2026K&L Gates Advises Blackbird Ventures in Gilmour Space Technologies' Series E Funding | News & Events | K&L Gatesklgates.com · Feb 2026NRFC to invest $75 million in Gilmour Space Technologies to help advance Australia’s sovereign space capability | National Reconstruction Fund Corporationnrf.gov.au · Jan 2026Gilmour Space raises $146 million - SpaceNewsspacenews.com · Jan 2026Gilmour Space Technologies funding: Australian rocket company secures $217 million to boost sovereign space launch capabilitiessmh.com.au · Jan 2026Gilmour Space secures major Australian investment to scale sovereign space capabilitygspace.com · Jan 2026Australia’s newest unicorn: Gilmour Space lands $217 million raiseforbes.com.au · Jan 2026Gilmour Space Technologies raises $19m for rocket to launch small satellitesafr.com · Sep 2018

Frequently asked questions

What does Gilmour Space Technologies do?
Gilmour Space is an Australian space technology company developing an integrated launch capability, including its Eris launch vehicles, ElaraSat satellite platform, and a licensed spaceport in North Queensland. It provides access to orbit for commercial, government, and defence customers.
Who founded Gilmour Space Technologies?
Gilmour Space Technologies was founded by Adam Gilmour, James Gilmour, Michelle Gilmour.
Who are Gilmour Space Technologies's investors?
Gilmour Space Technologies's investors include 500 Global, Blackbird Ventures, Fine Structures Ventures, Future Fund, Main Sequence Ventures.
How much funding has Gilmour Space Technologies raised?
Gilmour Space Technologies has disclosed $145M raised across 1 of its 3 known rounds.
Where is Gilmour Space Technologies headquartered?
Gilmour Space Technologies is headquartered in Gold Coast, AU.