E2MC Ventures
Venture capitalOrlando · Pre-Seed–Late Stage · 16 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Early-stage space VC focused on multi-planetary tech and in-space manufacturing (protein crystallization, artificial retinas), applying Wall Street cash-flow/intrinsic-value discipline and building structured space accelerators for startups.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 6, 2026.
Team · 16 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 26 of 39 portfolio companiesSpace Tech ×23Deep Tech ×18Hardware ×12Defense Tech ×6AI & Machine Learning ×5New Materials ×4Advanced Manufacturing ×3Biotech ×3
HQs:United States×11Germany×3United Kingdom×3India×2Switzerland×1Israel×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 17 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×102 founders×64+ founders×1
Where their founders studiedfrom 18 founders with education data
Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay ×2International Space University ×2The University of Texas at Austin ×2
What their founders studiedfrom 18 founders with field-of-study data
Engineering ×12Business & Management ×4Computer Science ×3
Where their founders worked beforefrom 21 founders with career history
Airbus Defence and Space ×3NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration ×3Airbus ×2Klaus Space Transportation GmbH ×2Orbital Insight ×2Pratham, IIT Bombay Student Satellite ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
Investments · 39 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathRevolutionizing space technology to make life multi-planetary
Hawthorne, US
Elon Musk(Founder, CEO & Chief Engineer)inBret Johnsen(Executive Officer)inGwynne Shotwell(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardAntonio Gracias(Director)inSteve Jurvetson(Director)inDonald Harrison(Director)
Co-investors1/1 Capital137 Ventures2080 Ventures4DX Ventures7BC Venture CapitalA*+147 more
Matter builds superintelligent vision systems for the physical world, leveraging experience from space and Mars instrumentation.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardware
Co-investorsLowercarbon CapitalBezos ExpeditionsCubit CapitalMark CubanPear VCToyota Ventures
AIRMO develops satellite-based methane measurement technology for detecting methane emissions with precision and global coverage.
CleantechClimate TechEnergyIoTSpace TechWeßling, DE
Co-investorsAntlerAntler AustraliaPi LabsTechstarsAnanda Impact Ventures
Antaris offers a cloud-based platform for designing, simulating, and operating satellite missions and constellations, supporting any payload, bus, or mission architecture.
Cloud ComputingSaaSSpace Tech
Tom Barton(CEO and Co-Founder)Karthik Govindhasamy(CTO and Co-Founder)
Co-investorsAcequia Capital (AceCap)Grit VenturesStreamlined VenturesValkyrieLockheed Martin VenturesWestWave Capital
Astro Communications Technology develops satellite communication solutions, leveraging deep expertise in the satellite industry and signal processing.
Deep TechHardwareSpace Tech
Shabbir Parvez(CEO)Ain Rehman(CTO)Shamim Khan(CFO)
Co-investorsOPAMP CAPITAL
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)inMarta Oliveira(Co-Founder, Chief Operations Officer)inJeffrey Hendrikse(Co-Founder, Chief Technical Officer)inChristian Grimm(Co-Founder, Chief Engineering Officer)in
Co-investorsAmadeus Capital Partnersanother.vcAPEX VenturesBalnord Sp. z o.o.Expansion VenturesFaber+5 more
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)inMichael Suffredini(Founder, former CEO and President)in
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesAurum Venture PartnersBascom VenturesBasecamp FundBeyond Earth VenturesC5 Capital+33 more
GeoLava develops spatial intelligence systems that use AI to perceive, understand, and predict the physical world across space and time.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeep TechPropTech
Hantz Févry(CEO)inPierre Mombeleur(CDO)inJeanne Williams(COO)in
Co-investorsLuge CapitalSuffolk Technologies
GorillaLink provides satellite connectivity as a platform service, enabling IoT devices and vehicles to connect globally via multiple satellite networks.
IoTSaaSSpace TechTel Aviv, IL
Co-investorsMetroCap PartnersTechstarsWorldQuant VenturesXRC
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 TechPasadena, US
Stephane Lintner(Founder)in
Co-investorsChaos VenturesRobin CapitalUrania VenturesAirbus VenturesGaingelsLockheed Martin Ventures
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Co-investorsDraper AssociatesEmerald Development ManagersSeraphim SpaceTreeo VCZAKA VCSOSV
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)in
Co-investorsAurelia FoundryConnecticut InnovationsSeraphim SpaceSeven Seven SixBand of Angels
Magma Space builds a precision operations platform for space missions, serving spacecraft operators and commercial space ventures.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareSpace TechWashington, US
Alessandro Stabile(Founder)in
Manastu Space Technologies develops I-Booster, an environmentally-friendly green chemical propulsion system for satellites that performs orbit raising, station-keeping, and de-orbit maneuvers.
CleantechDeep TechHardwareSpace Tech
Tushar Jadhav(Founder)inAshtesh Kumar(Founder)in
Co-investorsCapital2BLVX VenturesRoots VenturesCapital-A
El Segundo, US
Vishnu Sridhar(Executive Officer, Director)in
Co-investorsLOWERCARBONLowercarbon CapitalToyota Ventures
Max Space builds expandable space habitats designed to provide large pressurized volume at lower cost for low Earth orbit, the Moon, and Mars.
Deep TechHardwareSpace Tech
Aaron Kemmer(Founder)in
Co-investorsAurelia FoundryAurum Venture PartnersDraper AssociatesIA Seed VenturesVU Venture Partners1435 Capital+2 more
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.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechNew MaterialsSpace TechSan Francisco, US
Muhammad Hunain(Founder)in
Co-investorsTechstarsPlug and Play Ventures
POLARIS develops reusable spaceplanes designed to launch from airports and land horizontally, combined with a two-stage launch vehicle called AURORA for small and medium satellites.
Deep TechHardwareSpace Tech
Privateer aggregates satellite, terrestrial, and customer data streams and processes them with AI/ML to produce geospatial intelligence for defense, civil, and commercial customers.
AI & Machine LearningDefense TechSpace TechKīhei, US
Alex Fielding(CEO & Chairman)inJames Crawford(Founder)in
Co-investorsIronGate Capital AdvisorsRepublic Capital (ex Republic Labs)Rosecliff VenturesSeraphim SpaceAero X VenturesSilent Ventures
Quantum Qool develops patented ultrafast laser surface structuring technology that enhances material thermal properties for aerospace, defense, and power electronics applications.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareNew MaterialsQuantum ComputingSpace TechLincoln, US
Victor A. Rivas(President, Co-Founder & CTO)inKent Campbell(Co-founder & CEO)in
BoardMekita Rivas(Director)
Co-investorsTechstars
Raptor Dynamix develops integrated sensing and intelligence systems powered by AI for defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure applications.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense TechSpace Tech
Satellite Vu captures thermal imagery from space for applications including environmental monitoring and infrastructure assessment.
Climate TechData & InfrastructureDeep TechDefense TechSpace TechLondon, GB
Anthony Baker(CEO)inToby Reinicke(Founder)Camilla(CFO)Scott
BoardPatrick
Co-investorsMolten VenturesContrarian VenturesGrit VenturesIn-Q-TelMD One VenturesSeraphim Space+5 more
Skyloom builds space-based optical communication systems that provide high-capacity data relay between satellites and from satellites to Earth in low Earth orbit.
Deep TechHardwareSpace TechBroomfield, US
Catharine Parnell(Executive Officer)Santiago Tempone(Executive Officer, Director)Marcos Franceschini(Executive Officer, Director)Flavio Guidotti(Director)
BoardMatias Mosse(Director)in
Co-investorsAIR CapitalBerkeley SkyDeck FundCrunchFundDraper CygnusIronGate Capital AdvisorsMyelin VC+3 more
Space Forge develops high-quality substrates for semiconductor applications, using microgravity manufacturing in space to reduce material defects and produce higher-purity, higher-performance materials.
New MaterialsSemiconductorsSpace TechCardiff, GB
Joshua Western(Founder)in
Co-investorsHelios CapitalHelium-3 VenturesStarbridge Venture Capital LlcTrousdale VenturesType One VenturesUnruly Capital+4 more
Space Forge manufactures satellite components and advanced materials in space, with research and manufacturing facilities across the UK, US, and Portugal.
Advanced ManufacturingNew MaterialsSemiconductorsSpace TechCardiff, GB
Co-investorsSpaceFundTrousdale Ventures
Spectera Aerospace develops propulsion and flight systems for the aerospace industry.
Deep TechDefense TechHardwareSpace TechBoston, US
Felipe Gomez del Campo(Founder)in
Co-investorsEvergreen Climate Innovationsfutureland venturesKairos Venture Investments, LlcOPAMP CAPITAL
XDLinx designs and manufactures small satellite bus platforms running the Antaris SatOS operating system, supporting various Earth observation, synthetic aperture radar, signals intelligence, and IoT payloads.
Deep TechDefense TechHardwareSpace TechHyderabad, IN
Rupesh Gandupalli(Co-Founder & CEO)inKarthik Govindhasamy(Co-Founder & Executive Chairman)Rajasekhar Kallepalli(COO)
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
AntarisApplied AtomicsAstroCommATMOS Space CargoGorilaLinkInterstellar LabOlferaPangea AerospacePrometheus Life TechnologiesSpace Perspective
Exits · 1
1 IPOsSpace XNASDAQ: SPCX
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Space X · techcrunch.com · Sep 16, 2026
Helicity Space · spacedaily.com · Aug 27, 2026
Matter · entrackr.com · Aug 25, 2026
Manastu Space · officechai.com · Aug 22, 2026
Privateer Space · altss.com · Jun 3, 2026
Melagen Labs · f4.fund · May 11, 2026
SatVu · payloadspace.com · May 8, 2026
ATMOS · payloadspace.com · Apr 22, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has E2MC Ventures made?
- E2MC Ventures has 39 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited.
- 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.
- Who does E2MC Ventures co-invest with?
- E2MC Ventures most often shares deals with Seraphim Space, Techstars, Type One Ventures, among 87 tracked co-investors.
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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