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Optera

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Optera develops event-based neuromorphic sensors and on-orbit and ground systems for space domain awareness, aimed at satellite operators, defence contractors, and research partners. Its technology targets faster, lower-power sensing to make space operations more resilient in contested and degraded environments.

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Investors · 7

Blackfinch VenturesCheltenham
UK Innovation & Science Seed FundLondon · $127K – $635K
Empirical VenturesreportedLondon
ForesightreportedVancouver
Foresight GroupreportedLondon · $1.3M – $6.3M
Future Planet CapitalreportedLondon

Also in the syndicate · 1

UKI2Slead

In the news

Payload 🚀 on X: "Optera, an Australian startup developing sensors for SDA, announced £3M ($4M) in fresh funding to finance its relocation—with plans to move to the UK and attract new European customers. https://t.co/UX8ZgJnkaR" / Xx.com · Jun 2026Optera Raises £3M to Open New UK HQpayloadspace.com · Jun 2026Optera funding fuels UK hub for space domain awarenesssatelliteevolution.com · Jun 2026Foresight supports Optera funding to scale UK space domain awareness hubforesight.group · Jun 2026Defence startup Optera raises £3m led by UKI2S with Blackfinch Venturesstartupmag.co.uk · Jun 2026Optera Raises $12M in Series A Fundingfinsmes.com · Sep 2023

Frequently asked questions

What does Optera do?
Optera develops event-based neuromorphic sensors and on-orbit and ground systems for space domain awareness, aimed at satellite operators, defence contractors, and research partners. Its technology targets faster, lower-power sensing to make space operations more resilient in contested and degraded environments.
Who are Optera's investors?
Optera's investors include Blackfinch Ventures, UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund, Empirical Ventures, Foresight, Foresight Group, Future Planet Capital.