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Slingshot Aerospace

Founded 2017 · 225 employees on LinkedIn · 8 known investors

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Houman Haghighiunlockedknows David Godwin · together at Techstars (overlapped)
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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.

AI & Machine LearningDefense TechSpace Tech

Founders & leadership

Slingshot Aerospace was founded in 2017 by David Godwin.

DGDavid Godwin
David GodwininFounderDavid Godwin is Executive Chairman of Slingshot Aerospace, which develops software and AI systems for space operations decision-making. He has held investment and advisory roles with Captain Experiences and StartPlaying.Games.

Investors · 8

ATX Venture PartnersAustin · $250K – $5M
Dcode CapitalWashington
Draper AssociatesSan Mateo · $500K – $5M
Horizon Technology FinancereportedFarmington · $3M – $50M
Lockheed Martin Venturesreported · 2 sourcesBethesda
Sway VenturesreportedNewport Beach
Valor Equity PartnersreportedChicago

Also in the syndicate · 1

C16 Ventures

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$90.8M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2022

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

Non-dilutive funding · 8 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
U.S. NavyNavyPhase II2023$881.8K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase ISTTR2022$249.9K
U.S. NavyNavyPhase I2022$239.9K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase II2020$1M
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase II2020$749.9K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase I2020$49.9K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase I2019$157.9K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase I2019$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.

In the news

Slingshot Aerospace Raises $40.85M in Series A2 Fundingfinsmes.com · Dec 2022Slingshot Aerospace Raises $41M to Grow its Space Safety Platform - Via Satellitesatellitetoday.com · Dec 2022Slingshot Aerospace closes $25M fundraising roundspacenews.com · Mar 2022Slingshot Aerospace Raises $25M Series A-1payloadspace.com · Mar 2022Slingshot Aerospace Raises $25 Million to Keep Track of Earth’s Crowded Orbitdot.la · Mar 2022Slingshot Aerospace Raises $25M In Series A-1 Funding Roundfinsmes.com · Mar 2022Slingshot Aerospace Raises $25M in Oversubscribed Series A-1 Funding Round - Via Satellitesatellitetoday.com · Mar 2022

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, Horizon Technology Finance, Lockheed Martin Ventures, Sway Ventures, Valor Equity Partners.
How much funding has Slingshot Aerospace raised?
Slingshot Aerospace has disclosed $90.8M raised across 3 rounds.