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SpaceRyde

DefunctYC W19

San Francisco, US · Founded 2018 · 33 employees · 12 known investors

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SpaceRyde develops reusable spacecraft that deploy via stratospheric balloon and establish an orbital network to perform cargo transport and on-demand in-space services such as refueling, deep-space missions, and debris removal. The company targets commercial space operators and satellite providers seeking cost-effective launch and logistics infrastructure.

Also known as Loonify Space Inc. · Loonify Space

Advanced ManufacturingHardwareSpace TechAir TaxisCommercial Space LaunchSustainable TourismSpace ExplorationUnited States of AmericaCanadaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W19)

SpaceRyde was founded in 2018 by Sohrab Haghighat.

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Sohrab HaghighatFounder & CEO2018–2023Sohrab holds a PhD in Aerospace Engineering and was an early employee at Cruise, where he led Planning and Controls teams. He founded SpaceRyde, a space transportation company, which he led for six years before exiting; he is currently running another venture through Y Combinator.
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Saharnaz SafariCOO2018–2023
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Jen ScholtenHead of Marketingformer
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Sandy MaderHiring Managerformer
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Weiyi WangRecruiting assistantformer

Investors · 12

Pi Campuslisted by Pi CampusRome · $55K – $540K

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Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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Automation Venturesreported

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ChainFund CapitalreportedSilicon Valley

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Liquid VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $250K – $5M

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MetaplanetreportedTallinn · $500K – $10M

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One Way VenturesreportedNew York · $500K – $1.5M

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Pegasus Tech VenturesreportedSan Jose

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Tactical Blue Wealth Managementreported

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Thomas Jamesreported

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Venture Investment AssociatesreportedPeapack

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Loonify Space Inc.

Frequently asked questions

What does SpaceRyde do?
SpaceRyde develops reusable spacecraft that deploy via stratospheric balloon and establish an orbital network to perform cargo transport and on-demand in-space services such as refueling, deep-space missions, and debris removal. The company targets commercial space operators and satellite providers seeking cost-effective launch and logistics infrastructure.
Who founded SpaceRyde?
SpaceRyde was founded by Sohrab Haghighat in 2018.
Who are SpaceRyde's investors?
SpaceRyde's investors include Backbone Angels, Pi Campus, Y Combinator, Automation Ventures, ChainFund Capital, Liquid Ventures, Metaplanet, One Way Ventures and 4 more.
Where is SpaceRyde headquartered?
SpaceRyde is headquartered in San Francisco, US.