Slingshot Aerospace
Founded 2017 · 225 employees on LinkedIn · 4 known investors
Slingshot provides software and AI systems that integrate sensing, data fusion, and simulation to enable operational decision-making for defense and commercial space operations. The platform helps operators understand and act on space environment data.
Founders & leadership
Slingshot Aerospace was founded in 2017 by David Godwin.
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David GodwininFounder
Investors · 4
Non-dilutive funding · 8 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. NavyNavy | Phase II | 2023 | $881.8K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase ISTTR | 2022 | $249.9K |
| U.S. NavyNavy | Phase I | 2022 | $239.9K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase II | 2020 | $1M |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase II | 2020 | $749.9K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2020 | $49.9K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2019 | $157.9K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2019 | $50K |
Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Slingshot Aerospace do?
- Slingshot provides software and AI systems that integrate sensing, data fusion, and simulation to enable operational decision-making for defense and commercial space operations. The platform helps operators understand and act on space environment data.
- Who founded Slingshot Aerospace?
- Slingshot Aerospace was founded by David Godwin in 2017.
- Who are Slingshot Aerospace's investors?
- Slingshot Aerospace's investors include ATX Venture Partners, Dcode Capital, Draper Associates, Lockheed Martin Ventures.