Fundraising FoxAurelia Foundry
Venture capitalActively deployingWellesley · Pre-Seed–Late Stage · 4 people tracked
Also known as Aurelia Foundry (Angel) · Aurelia Foundry (Angel) (Angel)
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Investment thesis
Aurelia Foundry invests in deep tech space companies at what it sees as a critical inflection point for the industry, driven by falling launch costs, growing commercial investment, and a new wave of space applications reshaping business on Earth. It backs founders working at the intersection of space and AI, biotech, energy, and defense, aiming to fund the pivotal players building at the foundation of a projected trillion-dollar space economy. The fund is part of the broader Aurelia ecosystem alongside the non-profit Aurelia Institute and MIT's Space Exploration Initiative, offering portfolio companies technical mentorship, microgravity and cis-lunar flight opportunities, recruiting support, and access to an aerospace and funder network.
Source: firm website, verified Oct 13, 2026.
Team · 4 people
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What they invest in
from 18 of 18 portfolio companiesSpace Tech ×18Deep Tech ×13Hardware ×11Defense Tech ×5Advanced Manufacturing ×4Robotics ×3Biotech ×2Developer Tools ×2
HQs:United States×14Germany×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 16 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×32 founders×43 founders×44+ founders×5
Where their founders studiedfrom 24 founders with education data
Massachusetts Institute of Technology ×3University of Colorado Boulder ×3
What their founders studiedfrom 23 founders with field-of-study data
Engineering ×15Computer Science ×3Physics ×3Business & Management ×2Economics ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 24 founders with career history
SpaceX ×6Astra ×2ATA Engineering ×2Blue Origin ×2Made In Space, Inc. ×2NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
2 founders hold a PhD · 2 hold an MBA (of 26 with degree data)
Investments · 18 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 32024 · 22023 · 12022 · 17 dated
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.
BiotechMedical DevicesSpace Tech
Robert R. Birge(Founder)Nicole L. Wagner(President and Chief Executive Officer)inJordan A. Greco(Chief Scientific Officer)inJordan Greco(Founder)Nicole Wagner(Founder)Robert Birge(Founder)
Co-investorsConnecticut InnovationsSeraphim SpaceSeven Seven SixBand of AngelsE2MC Ventures
Cascade Space develops software tools and infrastructure for designing, building, testing, and operating spacecraft communication systems.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechDeveloper ToolsHardwareSaaSSpace TechSan Francisco, US
Jacob Portukalian(CEO)inArlen Abraham(Founder)inEmma Nelson(Exec Assistant)
Co-investorsHAWKTAILMGV.VCPioneerRolling Fun GPTRAC (Third Round Analytics Capital)Undeterred Capital+13 more
DcubedD builds space technology products.
Deep TechHardwareSpace TechGermering, DE
Co-investorsBayBG Venture CapitalExpansion Ventures
Helogen builds fully automated, AI-driven factories in orbit that produce high-value biomaterials impossible to manufacture on Earth by leveraging the microgravity environment.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningBiotechSpace Tech
Shishir B.(Founder)in
Co-investorsHorseshoe CapitalOceans VenturesOne Way VenturesRRE VenturesBlisce
Interlune is a space resources company developing technology to harvest natural resources from the Moon and deliver them to customers on Earth and in space.
Deep TechHardwareNew MaterialsSpace TechHouston, US
Harrison H. Schmitt(Director)H. Indra Hornsby(Executive Officer, Director)inRob Meyerson(Founder)inIndra Hornsby(Founder)inPrateek Lal(Executive Officer)inGary Lai(Founder)
Co-investorsGaingelsJude GomilaRosecliff VenturesSeven Seven SixSpacecadet VenturesSparkwave Capital+3 more
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Locus Lock designs software-defined GNSS receivers for accurate positioning in complex environments including deep urban, contested, and dynamic platforms for defense and commercial applications.
Deep TechDefense TechHardwareIoTMobility & TransportationRoboticsSpace TechDenver, US
Co-investorsACADEMY INVESTORAIN VenturesBackswing VenturesIn-Q-TelRange VCTechstars
Longshot is developing reusable ground-based acceleration infrastructure that shifts more launch energy and systems onto the ground using compressed-light gas acceleration, aiming to lower the cost of hypersonic testing and space access.
Deep TechDefense TechSpace TechAlameda, US
Mike Gracein
Co-investorsActuate VenturesDraper AssociatesGaingelsMyelin VCRolling Fun GPSHOR+4 more
Lunar Outpost builds robotic infrastructure, lunar rovers, and space resource systems to support human exploration and commerce on the Moon and other planetary bodies.
Deep TechHardwareRoboticsSpace TechGolden, US
Andrew Gemer(Executive Officer)inForrest Meyen(Co-Founder & CSO)inJulian Cyrus(Co-Founder & COO)inJustin Cyrus(Founder)inAJ Gemer(Co-Founder & CTO)in
BoardDaniel Kleinmann(Director)in
Co-investorsBalerion Space VenturesBeyond Earth VenturesEniac VenturesIndustrious VenturesMana VenturesSpace Capital+6 more
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Max Space builds expandable space habitats designed to be deployed in Earth orbit and on the Moon and Mars, aiming to provide large-scale habitable structures in space.
Deep TechHardwareSpace Tech
Aaron Kemmer(Founder)in
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesAurum Venture PartnersDraper AssociatesE2MC VenturesEarthrise VenturesGaingels+6 more
Northwood provides end-to-end ground infrastructure for space missions, from concept through deployment to live data delivery.
Deep TechHardwareSaaSSpace Tech
Shaurya Luthra(Founder)inBridgit Mendler(Founder)Griffin Cleverly(Founder)
Co-investorsAlpine Space VenturesAlso CapitalAlumni VenturesAndreessen HorowitzBalerion Space VenturesBoxGroup+14 more
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Novo Space develops high-performance, rad-tolerant, modular electronics for space missions.
HardwareSpace TechCambridge, US
Rodrigo Diez(CEO & Founder)inFacundo Jorge(CTO & Founder)inPete Amaro(Director)in
Co-investorsAIR CapitalDraper CygnusL'ATTITUDE VenturesReinventure CapitalSpacecadet VenturesTechstars+2 more
Overview Energy develops space-based solar power systems that beam energy from space to Earth, drawing on expertise in aerospace, energy systems, and manufacturing.
CleantechEnergySpace TechCovina, US
Abdullah Al-Shakarchi(Co-CEO)inDr. Paul JaffeinDr. Patrick MockinHannah MacKayinSagi KfirinAndrew Cantino(Co-Founder of Overview Energy)in
Co-investorsAngel Collective Opportunity FundColle Capital PartnersDangerous VenturesEarthrise VenturesJetstreamLowercarbon Capital+4 more
Rendezvous Robotics develops self-assembling structures, including its TESSERAE technology, for building large structures and orbiting platforms in space.
Deep TechRoboticsSpace TechGolden, US
Ariel Ekblaw(Co-Founder & Inventor)inPhil C. Frank(Co-founder & CEO)inJoe Landon(Co-founder & President)inPhil Frank(Founder)inGerry Hudak(CTO)inDr. Ariel Ekblaw(Co-founder & Inventor)
Co-investorsATX Venture PartnersMana Ventures8090 Industries
Star Catcher builds a space-based power grid that uses optical power beaming to transmit concentrated solar energy directly to satellites' existing solar arrays, increasing their available power without hardware modifications.
Deep TechEnergySpace TechJacksonville, US
Michael Snyder(Executive Officer, Director)inAndrew Rush(Executive Officer, Director)inBryan Lyandvert(Founder)inNathan O'Konek(Executive Officer)in
BoardDavid Rothzeid(Director)inJeff Johnson(Director)
Co-investorsB Capital GroupB4 CapitalFJ LabsGreatPoint VenturesInitialized CapitalMVP Ventures+7 more
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Stoke Space develops fully reusable rockets for space transportation and mobility services.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareSpace TechSeattle, US
Andy Lapsa(Founder)inTom Feldman(Founder)inKelly Hennig(Executive Officer)inSula Bondaruk(Recruiter)Marla Nielsen(Recruiting Coordinator)Chantal Penton(Recruiter)
Co-investorsAcequia Capital (AceCap)AF WPartnersATEL VenturesBalerion Space VenturesBeyond CapitalBeyond Earth Ventures+55 more
SysGit develops tools and processes to support Agile Hardware Development for the defense industrial base, enabling cross-functional collaboration between hardware and software teams.
Defense TechDeveloper ToolsHardwareSpace TechLos Angeles, US
Steve Massey(CEO, Co-Founder)inZeke Brechtel(CTO, Co-Founder)inCharles (Zeke) Brechtel(Founder)in
Co-investorsChicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV)Iron PrairieRingbolt CapitalTechstarsWonder VenturesAcequia Capital (AceCap)+2 more
ThinkOrbital develops scalable, pressurizable space infrastructure platforms for cislunar space applications including satellite servicing, in-space manufacturing, storage, and refueling.
Deep TechDefense TechHardwareSpace TechBoulder, US
Lee Rosen(Founder)inColonel Lee Rosen USAF, Ret.(Co-Founder, CEO, President)Vojtech Holub, Ph.D.(Co-Founder, CIO)
Co-investors7percent VenturesPathbreaker VenturesTFX Capital
Turion Space builds space infrastructure spanning maneuverable spacecraft, mission planning software, and orbital logistics such as refueling and servicing, with capabilities for space domain awareness and rendezvous proximity operations.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechDefense TechSpace TechLos Angeles, US
Ryan Westerdahl(Founder)inTyler James Pierce(Founder)inPatryk Wiatr(Founder)inTyler Pierce(Founder)
Co-investorsAngel Collective Opportunity FundAsymmetry VenturesBacchus Venture CapitalBeyond Earth VenturesCenter15 CapitalDG Daiwa Ventures+40 more
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Star Catcher · prnewswire.com · Sep 28, 2026
Turion Space · latimes.com · Jun 22, 2026
Interlune · prnewswire.com · May 4, 2026
Northwood Space · finsmes.com · Jan 29, 2026
Cascade Space · ycombinator.com · Dec 16, 2025
Rendezvous Robotics · finsmes.com · Sep 10, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Aurelia Foundry made?
- Aurelia Foundry has 18 tracked investments, including 5 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Aurelia Foundry invest at?
- Aurelia Foundry invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does Aurelia Foundry focus on?
- Aurelia Foundry focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Deep Tech, Defense Tech, Energy, Hardware, Space Tech.
- Where is Aurelia Foundry located?
- Aurelia Foundry is headquartered in Wellesley, US.
- Who does Aurelia Foundry co-invest with?
- Aurelia Foundry most often shares deals with Gaingels, Industrious Ventures, Mana Ventures, among 135 tracked co-investors.
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