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Origami Space Development

Techstars '25

Berthoud, US · Founded 2024 · Delaware corporation · 3 employees on LinkedIn · 1 known investors

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Origami Space develops satellite systems using generative design and machine learning, delivering RF and LiDAR communications and intelligence capabilities for commercial and national security applications.

Also known as Origami Space · Origami Space Development, Inc.

Founders & leadership

MS
Michael SargentNamed on SEC filing

Investors · 1

Techstarslisted by TechstarsBoulder · $220K

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Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$220K disclosed across 1 round · 2025

▶$220KraisedMay 2026 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Michael SargentExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$220K
Amount sold
$220K
Minimum investment
$220K
Proceeds to insiders
$200K
First sale
Sep 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2024
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

Company profile

researched Sep 2026

Origami Space Development, Inc. is an aerospace company based in Berthoud, Colorado, that designs deployable satellite systems and structures. Its stated focus is "folding big capability into small platforms" — using generative design and machine learning to create deployable RF and LiDAR architectures for communications and intelligence missions.

The company positions its work as serving both commercial applications and national security, emphasizing smart, agile and resilient satellite systems intended for expanded reach and precision. Its structures are described as deployable designs intended for constellation-scale production. The company is registered as a corporation with federal contracting identifiers and is classified under guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing, related parts manufacturing, and engineering services.

Business model

The company develops deployable satellite hardware and structures intended for constellation-scale production, targeting both commercial customers and national security users. It is registered as a small-business federal contractor with a Unique Entity ID (T42SK4ES67V5) and CAGE code (9WX95), with primary NAICS classification in guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing and secondary classifications in space vehicle parts and engineering services.

Traction

Awarded a state Early-Stage Capital and Retention grant through OEDIT's Advanced Industries Accelerator Program, participated in Techstars, and holds an active federal contractor registration with UEI T42SK4ES67V5 and CAGE code 9WX95.

▸Full profile — market position, technology, go-to-market, geography, history

Market position

An early-stage small business in the aviation and aerospace sector with a headcount in the 1-10 range, holding federal contractor registration and small-business size standard qualification under engineering services and military/aerospace equipment categories.

The company applies generative design and machine learning to deployable RF and LiDAR architectures, aiming to fit larger aperture and capability into small satellite platforms, with structures designed for constellation-scale production.

Technology

Deployable satellite structures and architectures for RF and LiDAR payloads, developed using generative design and machine learning, aimed at communications and intelligence capabilities and at constellation-scale manufacturability.

Go-to-market

Commercial space operators and national security/defense customers; the company is registered for U.S. federal contracting.

Geography

Headquartered in Berthoud, Colorado (ZIP 80513), in Colorado's 8th congressional district, United States.

History

Origami Space Development, Inc. was established in 2024 as a Colorado corporation based in Berthoud. It has participated in Techstars and, as announced in a May post by Michael Sargent, was awarded an Early-Stage Capital and Retention grant under OEDIT's Advanced Industries Accelerator Program.

Compiled by commissioned research from 7 cited public sources — announcements, filings, and press listed under research sources below.

Key figures

latest reported
EmployeesJan 20261-10
HeadcountAug 20263

Company-reported or press-reported figures, each dated to when it was claimed — not independently audited.

Timeline · 2

launches, deals, and filings
May 2025
Awarded OEDIT Advanced Industries Accelerator Early-Stage Capital and Retention grant

Origami Space Development, Inc. announced it received the Early-Stage Capital and Retention grant through the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade's Advanced Industries Accelerator Program, which supports innovation, commercialization and public-private partnerships in Colorado's advanced industries.

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Jan 2025
Techstars participation

Company news listing references participation in Techstars.

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Dated company events from announcements, filings, and press; legal rows summarize public dockets and regulator releases.

Legal entities · 1

corporate structure
Origami Space DevelopmentDelaware

▸Research sources · 7

primary sources listed

7 public sources were cited for this profile; the first-party ones are listed here.

Frequently asked questions

What does Origami Space Development do?
Colorado aerospace startup building deployable RF and LiDAR satellite structures using generative design and machine learning.
Who are Origami Space Development's investors?
Origami Space Development's investors include Techstars.
How much funding has Origami Space Development raised?
Origami Space Development has disclosed $220K raised across 1 round.
Where is Origami Space Development headquartered?
Origami Space Development is headquartered in Berthoud, US.