Space Capital
Venture capitalActively deployingNew York City · Pre-Seed–Series A · 3 people tracked
Also known as SPACE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
Investment thesis
Space Capital invests in the space economy, which it describes as the invisible backbone powering the world's largest industries. It targets three core categories: GPS, geospatial intelligence (GEOINT), and satellite communications (SatCom), arguing that GPS has already generated trillions in economic value and that GEOINT and SatCom are on a similar trajectory. The firm has invested in this category for over a decade and authored 'The Space Economy' (published by Wiley) along with the GPS, GEOINT, and SatCom Playbooks, investment frameworks adopted by financial firms and governments. It sees surging government demand and accelerating commercial adoption driving the next wave of value creation.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 3 people
from public directories
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What they invest in
from 17 of 64 portfolio companiesSpace Tech ×11Deep Tech ×10AI & Machine Learning ×6Defense Tech ×5Hardware ×5Climate Tech ×3Enterprise Software ×3Data & Infrastructure ×2
HQs:United States×13Canada×2Finland×1Singapore×1
Investments · 64 tracked
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Rocket Lab develops launch vehicles and space systems for commercial space access and satellite deployment.
Deep TechHardwareSpace TechLong Beach, US
Sir Peter Beck(Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer)
Kayhan Space develops technology to improve the safety of spaceflight operations.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechSaaSSpace TechLafayette, US
Siamak Hesar(Founder)inAraz Feyzi(Founder)inKane Hsieh(Director)
Board seatChad Anderson· per SEC Form D
Itasca, US
Anand K Chari(Executive Officer, Director)Michael J Small(Executive Officer, Director)Bryan Lauer(Executive Officer)Hrishikesh (Rishi) Potdar(Executive Officer)
BoardGuy Turner(Director)
Board seatChad Anderson· per SEC Form D
Zephr provides a spatial stack of modular products that enable location-aware AI, including place data APIs, precise positioning (GNSS with 6DoF), and on-device LLM capabilities for mobile applications.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDeveloper Tools
Board seatChad Anderson· per SEC Form D
Afference develops neurotechnology that enables remote sensory perception through wearable devices, allowing people at a distance to share tactile sensations.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareHealthtechCleveland, US
Jacob Segil(Co-founder & CEO)inDustin Tyler(Co-founder & CTO)inTaylor Hurst(Director)
BoardTrevor Zimmerman(Director)
ICEYE operates a satellite-based synthetic aperture radar (SAR) system that delivers persistent, real-time monitoring and damage assessment data globally.
Climate TechDeep TechDefense TechSpace TechFinland, FI
Rafal Modrzewski(CEO, Co-founder)Pekka Laurila
Impulse Space develops in-space mobility infrastructure and spacecraft, enabling transportation and logistics between Earth orbit, the Moon, and Mars.
Deep TechDefense TechSpace TechRedondo Beach, US
Tom Mueller(Founder & CEO)Michael Linse(Director)John William Raymond(Director)Eric Romo(Executive Officer, Director)Margaret Abernathy(Executive Officer)Alexandria Anne McHugh(Director)
Golden, US
Andrew Gemer(Executive Officer)Daniel Kleinmann(Director)Forrest Meyen(Executive Officer)Julian Cyrus(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Justin Cyrus(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
Muon Space designs, builds, and operates satellite constellations using its proprietary Halo technology stack, which integrates spacecraft platforms, payload integration, and software-defined orchestration to deliver data and enable real-time computation in space.
Deep TechHardwareSpace TechSilicon Valley, US
Jonny Dyer(Founder & CEO)Paul Day(Executive Officer, Director)Daniel McCleese(Executive Officer, Director)John Cowgill(Director)Rob Toews(Director)
Austin, US
Christopher Alliegro(Director)Patrick Bowen(Executive Officer, Director)Hod Finkelstein(Executive Officer)Preston Woo(Executive Officer)Nathan Kundtz(Director)
Enables lower launch costs and scalable capabilities for civil and defence space applications.
The world's largest Earth observation satellite operator, providing daily imagery of the planet's entire landmass for agriculture, defense, insurance and energy sectors.
Regrow provides software and services to help farmers and agricultural businesses adopt regenerative practices that reduce land-based emissions.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningClimate TechImpact & Social Good
Anastasia Volkova(CEO and Co-Founder)
SkyWatch provides an API and platform for accessing, managing, and distributing geospatial and satellite data to commercial users.
Data & InfrastructureSaaSSpace TechWaterloo, CA
James Slifierz(Co-Founder and CEO)inDexter Jagula(Co-Founder and Head of Government Relations)in
Ursa Major develops flight-proven aerospace and defense systems, including hypersonic engines, solid rocket motors, and space mobility solutions for military and defense applications.
Defense TechHardwareSpace TechBerthoud, US
Dan Jablonsky(CEO)Joe Laurienti(Founder)
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Space Capital invest at?
- Space Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Space Capital focus on?
- Space Capital focuses on Deep Tech, Space Tech.
- Where is Space Capital located?
- Space Capital is headquartered in New York City, US.
- Does Space Capital lead rounds?
- Space Capital typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamSpace Capital CEO Chad Anderson: SpaceX is no longer a traditional space company
Chad Anderson · cnbc.com
SpaceX IPO will reprice the entire private space market, says Space Capital's Chad Anderson
CNBC Television · Chad Anderson
Space Capital with Chad Anderson - Venture in The Capital 2024
Georgetown Entrepreneurship · Chad Anderson
Chad Anderson, Space Capital Managing Partner
New York Stock Exchange · Chad Anderson
Space Capital's Chad Anderson on the state of billionaire space race before Branson launch
CNBC Television · Chad Anderson
An Intro To Space Capital, With Managing Partner Chad Anderson
Mindset Startup Academy-Verlin Gradney · Chad Anderson
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