E2MC Ventures
Venture capitalOrlando · Pre-Seed–Late Stage · 14 people tracked
Investment thesis
E2MC invests in entrepreneurs building transformative technologies in the space economy. The firm emphasizes deep domain expertise accumulated over decades of space industry experience, combined with a global network spanning academia, government, and corporate stakeholders. E2MC provides not only capital but also strategic support through business development, hiring assistance, fundraising guidance, and access to worldwide networks. The firm is particularly focused on enabling the next wave of space innovation, including satellite technology, in-space manufacturing, propulsion systems, and data infrastructure that support sustainable growth of the space economy.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 6, 2026.
Team · 14 people
from the firm's website & public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 23 of 44 portfolio companiesSpace Tech ×17Deep Tech ×15Hardware ×6Defense Tech ×5AI & Machine Learning ×4New Materials ×4Biotech ×3Data & Infrastructure ×2
HQs:United States×5Germany×2Switzerland×1United Kingdom×1Israel×1India×1
Investments · 44 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAntaris provides a cloud-based platform for designing, simulating, and operating satellite missions, supporting government and commercial operators across payload types and mission configurations.
Cloud ComputingSaaSSpace Tech
AstroComm Technologies is a company focused on satellite communications, offering consulting, products, and solutions.
Deep TechSpace Tech
ATMOS Space Cargo develops and operates reusable spacecraft and return systems for space logistics, offering controlled access to low Earth orbit and recovery capabilities.
Deep TechHardwareLogistics & Supply ChainSpace TechStrasbourg, DE
Sebastian Klaus(Co-Founder)Marta Oliveira(Co-Founder, Chief Operations Officer)Jeffrey Hendrikse(Co-Founder, Chief Technical Officer)Christian Grimm(Co-Founder, Chief Engineering Officer)
Axiom Space develops commercial space stations and provides access to low-Earth orbit microgravity environments for research, manufacturing, and innovation by governments, researchers, and organizations.
Defense TechEdTechHardwareSpace Tech
Dr. Kam Ghaffarian(Executive Chairman)Michael Suffredini(Founder, former CEO and President)
GorillaLink provides satellite connectivity as a platform service, enabling IoT devices and vehicles to connect globally via multiple satellite networks.
IoTSaaSSpace TechTel Aviv, IL
Helicity Space develops the Helicity Drive, a scalable fusion propulsion engine designed to power deep-space vehicles for faster, reusable, and more fuel-efficient travel.
Deep TechEnergySpace Tech
LambdaVision develops a protein-based artificial retina to restore vision in patients with advanced retinal degenerative diseases such as retinitis pigmentosa and age-related macular degeneration.
BiotechDeep TechMedical Devices
Magma Space builds a precision operations platform for space missions, serving spacecraft operators and commercial space ventures.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareSpace TechWashington, US
Matter develops ultraspectral vision sensors that capture thousands of spectral bands from ultraviolet to thermal infrared, paired with a foundational "Large World Model" that interprets the molecular and material properties of the physical world.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardware
Melagen Labs develops MLC1, a proprietary hydrogen-based biomaterial polymer composite designed to shield space assets from cosmic and solar radiation for deep space exploration missions.
Deep TechNew MaterialsSpace TechSan Francisco, US
POLARIS develops reusable spaceplanes that take off and land horizontally at airports, along with linear aerospike rocket engines and a two-stage launch vehicle (AURORA) for small and medium satellites.
Deep TechHardwareSpace Tech
Privateer aggregates satellite, terrestrial, and customer data streams using AI/ML processing to deliver real-time geospatial intelligence for defense, civil, and commercial applications.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDefense Tech
Alex Fielding(CEO & Chairman)in
Quantum Qool develops thermal management technology for extreme environments, focused on radiative cooling components such as thermal radiators, leading edges, cold plates, nose cones and enclosures.
Deep TechNew MaterialsSpace Tech
Raptor Dynamix develops autonomous decision-making systems that combine sensing and augmented intelligence to protect space systems, secure airfields, and defend critical infrastructure.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense Tech
Skyloom provides optical data relay and telecommunications services for satellite constellations, enabling high-capacity bidirectional connections for satellite-to-satellite and satellite-to-earth transmissions in low Earth orbit.
Data & InfrastructureSpace TechBroomfield, US
Catharine Parnell(Executive Officer)Santiago Tempone(Executive Officer, Director)Marcos Franceschini(Executive Officer, Director)Flavio Guidotti(Director)Matias Mosse(Director)
Space Forge manufactures high-purity semiconductor substrates using microgravity manufacturing processes to eliminate defects found in Earth-based production.
Deep TechNew MaterialsSemiconductors
Space Forge develops semiconductor substrates manufactured in microgravity, using the space environment to reduce material defects and produce higher-purity materials for next-generation semiconductor applications.
New MaterialsSemiconductorsSpace Tech
Revolutionizing space technology to make life multi-planetary
Specter Aerospace develops hypersonic and air-breathing propulsion vehicles, including scramjets aimed at reaching Mach 5 and beyond, targeting both defense applications for the U.S.
Deep TechDefense TechSpace Tech
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesPrivateer Space · altss.com · Jun 3, 2026
Melagen Labs · f4.fund · May 11, 2026
ATMOS · payloadspace.com · Apr 22, 2026
AIRMO · esgtoday.com · Mar 13, 2026
Skyloom · investing.com · Jan 28, 2026
Space Forge · finance.yahoo.com · Jun 5, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does E2MC Ventures invest at?
- E2MC Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What is E2MC Ventures's typical check size?
- E2MC Ventures typically writes checks of $250K – $2M.
- What sectors does E2MC Ventures focus on?
- E2MC Ventures focuses on Biotech, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Hardware, Mobility & Transportation, Space Tech.
- Where is E2MC Ventures located?
- E2MC Ventures is headquartered in Orlando, US.
- Does E2MC Ventures lead rounds?
- Yes, E2MC Ventures leads investment rounds.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamCommercial In-Space R&D and Manufacturing | Raphael Roettgen, E2MC Ventures
Space Business Podcast · Raphael Roettgen
DTA Stage: Raphael Roettgen, Founder of E2MC Ventures, The Future of the Space Economy
LIAALatvia · Raphael Roettgen
Raphael Roettgen of E2MC Ventures
VC Lab · Raphael Roettgen
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