E2MC Ventures
Venture capitalOrlando · Pre-Seed–Late Stage · 14 people tracked
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 · 14 people
from the firm's website & public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 26 of 39 portfolio companiesSpace Tech ×22Deep Tech ×15Hardware ×8Defense Tech ×6AI & Machine Learning ×5New Materials ×4Biotech ×3Cleantech ×2
HQs:United States×10Germany×2United Kingdom×2India×2Switzerland×1Israel×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 12 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×82 founders×34+ founders×1
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)in
Co-investors1/1 Capital137 Ventures4DX VenturesA*Abstract VenturesAccess Technology Ventures+110 more
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
AstroComm Technologies is a company focused on satellite communications, offering consulting, products, and solutions.
Deep TechSpace Tech
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)Jeffrey Hendrikse(Co-Founder, Chief Technical Officer)Christian Grimm(Co-Founder, Chief Engineering Officer)
Co-investorsAmadeus Capital Partnersanother.vcAPEX VenturesBalnord Sp. z o.o.Expansion VenturesFaber+5 more
Developing the PHOENIX return vehicle for space cargo missions.
Co-investorsBalnord Sp. z o.o.Faber Capital SCR SA
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 VenturesBasecamp FundBeyond Earth VenturesC5 CapitalChenel Capital PartnersDeclaration Partners+19 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)Pierre Mombeleur(CDO)Jeanne Williams(COO)
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 Ventures
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)
Co-investorsChaos VenturesRobin CapitalUrania VenturesLockheed Martin Ventures
Co-investorsDraper AssociatesEmerald Development ManagersSeraphim SpaceTreeo VCZAKA VC
Co-investors7percent VenturesActuate VenturesAuxxoDiaspora VenturesDVx VenturesJuniper+3 more
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)Jordan A. Greco(Chief Scientific Officer)
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 develops green propulsion systems and debris collision avoidance technology for satellites and launch vehicles, offering thrusters for functions such as collision avoidance maneuvers, station keeping, and controlled de-orbiting.
CleantechHardwareSpace Tech
Co-investorsCapital2BLVX VenturesRoots VenturesCapital-A
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
Co-investorsToyota Ventures
El Segundo, US
Vishnu Sridhar(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsLowercarbon Capital
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 PartnersSpaceFund+1 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 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 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)
Co-investorsIronGate Capital AdvisorsRepublic Capital (ex Republic Labs)Rosecliff VenturesSeraphim SpaceAero X VenturesSilent Ventures
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 TechLincoln, US
Kent Campbell(Executive Officer, Director)Victor Rivas(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardMekita Rivas(Director)
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
SatVu operates satellites that capture high-resolution thermal infrared imagery and video (up to 3.5 m resolution) of the Earth's surface, day and night.
Climate TechDefense TechSpace Tech
Co-investorsContrarian VenturesGrit VenturesIn-Q-TelMD One VenturesMolten 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)
Co-investorsAIR CapitalBerkeley SkyDeck FundCrunchFundIronGate Capital AdvisorsMyelin VCTuesday Capital+2 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+2 more
Co-investorsBase Venture Management, Inc.Gamegroove CapitalInvariantes FundRepublic Capital (ex Republic Labs)Explorer 1 Fund
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
Co-investorsSpaceFundTrousdale Ventures
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
Co-investorsEvergreen Climate Innovationsfutureland venturesOPAMP CAPITAL
Exits · 1
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioSpaceXNASDAQ: SPCX
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesManastu Space · officechai.com · Aug 22, 2026
SpaceX · businessinsider.com · Aug 16, 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
AIRMO · esgtoday.com · Mar 13, 2026
Skyloom · investing.com · Jan 28, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has E2MC Ventures made?
- E2MC Ventures has 37 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO.
- 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, IronGate Capital Advisors, among 86 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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