Space Tech Startups

Farcast develops advanced satellite communication user terminals with flat panel phased array antennas that electronically track satellite movement for reduced size, weight, power, and cost. The company serves mobile users and fixed applications requiring satellite internet connectivity globally.

6 investors

GRU Space develops technology for human habitation on the Moon and Mars. The company focuses on enabling humanity's transition to an interplanetary species through solutions for off-world settlement.

6 investors

Gamaspace develops drag sails and solar sails for spacecraft deorbiting and deep space exploration, enabling efficient orbital decay and propulsion using solar energy.

6 investors

InspeCity extends the operational lifespan of satellites to reduce orbital debris and support critical global infrastructure. The company serves the space industry with sustainability-focused technologies that minimize environmental impact on orbital environments.

6 investors

JetPack Aviation develops compact VTOL aircraft, including flying motorcycles, designed for heavy-lift transport and optionally piloted operation in urban environments without rotor systems. The aircraft are aimed at point-to-point shipping and short-distance transport, such as between Los Angeles and San Diego.

6 investors

LambdaVision develops a protein-based artificial retina designed to restore vision for patients blinded by advanced retinal degenerative diseases such as retinitis pigmentosa and age-related macular degeneration. The implant uses proteins similar to the visual pigment rhodopsin to mimic the light-absorbing function of damaged photoreceptor cells, and its manufacturing leverages space-based production.

6 investors

Lone Star Lunar operates space-based data storage and sovereign AI inference platforms called StarVaults, which orbit Earth and the Moon. The company serves governments and regulated industries requiring secure, compliant data processing and storage.

6 investors

Lookup Space is a space company whose team page lists its leadership across operations, engineering, product, and commercial functions. The page does not describe the specific product or service offered.

6 investors

Morpheus Space develops electric propulsion systems for satellites and the New Space industry, based on FEEP (Field Emission Electric Propulsion) technology. The company designs modular, mass-producible thrusters for in-space satellite mobility.

6 investors

Open Cosmos designs, manufactures, and operates satellites that deliver Earth observation and communications data to address global challenges. The company works with a range of customers to provide access to space and actionable insights.

6 investors

OroraTech develops a satellite-based wildfire management platform that detects and monitors active fires in near-real-time using data from 35+ satellites and AI-driven analytics, serving civil protection agencies, forestry organizations, energy infrastructure operators, and carbon project managers globally.

6 investors

Pale Blue develops and manufactures water-based propulsion systems for small satellites, serving satellite integrators and operators globally. The company aims to enable growth in the space industry by providing essential in-space mobility solutions.

6 investors

Pave designs and builds space hardware, including propulsion systems, space-ready avionics, and dedicated engine test infrastructure. Founded in 2024, the company develops in-house spaceflight technology.

6 investors

Perceptive Space builds an AI-driven platform that produces near real-time space environment intelligence—covering drag, charging, radiation dose, and link conditions tuned to a specific orbit, asset, and mission. It serves commercial satellite operators, launch providers, allied defence and intelligence programs, and civil science missions.

6 investors

PierSight builds a constellation of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and Automatic Identification System (AIS) satellites to provide persistent maritime surveillance and monitoring for the shipping and maritime industry. The company serves governments, environmental agencies, and commercial maritime operators seeking to detect illegal activities, prevent oil spills, and improve maritime commerce efficiency.

6 investors

Quindar provides ground software for satellite operations monitoring and automation, serving governments and defense organizations in the space sector.

6 investors

Reditus Space builds reusable spacecraft systems that enable routine return of cargo from low Earth orbit, supporting in-space manufacturing and physical industrialization of space. The company provides infrastructure for commercial operators and manufacturers to deliver products and materials back to Earth economically.

6 investors

Singularity manufactures counter-weapon systems and air defense equipment designed to protect military personnel and civilians. The company focuses on producing affordable, mass-produced defense technology to help the US and allied nations maintain defensive capabilities against evolving threats.

6 investors

SKY-I is a platform that aggregates fragmented space environmental data into a single system, offering 3D mapping of orbital conditions, satellite positions, and environmental hazards from VLEO to cislunar space. It provides satellite operators and mission engineers with environmental intelligence, anomaly tracking, and API integration to speed up mission planning and reduce mission risk.

6 investors

Space Kinetic develops technology to enable frequent, low-cost maneuvering and operations for spacecraft and space systems. The company aims to make space exploration and commercial space activities more affordable and accessible by addressing fundamental constraints in orbital mechanics.

6 investors

Spectera Aerospace develops propulsion and flight systems for the aerospace industry. Based near Boston, the company has been innovating in aerospace technology for 13 years.

6 investors

SysGit develops tools and processes to support Agile Hardware Development for the defense industrial base, enabling cross-functional collaboration between hardware and software teams. The company serves defense contractors and government organizations building complex systems.

6 investors

Ubotica builds orbital AI that runs across satellites and ground systems to monitor the maritime domain, predicting where risk is rising, tasking satellites and sensors to investigate, and delivering actionable intelligence. Its Live Maritime Intelligence product serves navies and nations to protect undersea cables, pipelines, offshore energy assets and sea lanes by identifying threatening vessels.

6 investors

Thesis develops reusable, steerable microballoons for routine access to the stratosphere (40,000–130,000 feet), enabling persistent surveillance, communications relay, and atmospheric research for defense, intelligence, commercial, and scientific applications.

6 investors