Urania Ventures
Venture capitalBerlin · Seed–Late Stage
Investment thesis
Urania Ventures invests in deep tech ventures led by scientist founders who are opening new frontiers in fields such as space, energy, and life sciences. The firm emphasizes making an impact through investing, supporting companies that drive social and environmental benefit and contribute to a sustainable future. It offers patient capital and access to a global network, standing behind visionary entrepreneurs building solutions grounded in advanced science and technology.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
What they invest in
from 14 of 19 portfolio companiesDeep Tech ×6Space Tech ×6Wellness & Fitness ×3AI & Machine Learning ×2Cleantech ×2Climate Tech ×2Energy ×2Hardware ×2
HQs:United States×4France×3Germany×1India×1Italy×1Luxembourg×1
Investments · 19 tracked
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Surf Air Mobility operates regional air travel across the U.S. through scheduled flights, on-demand private charter booking, and electric aviation technology.
CleantechMobility & TransportationTravel & HospitalityHawthorne, US
Sudhin Shahani(Director)Oliver Reeves(Executive Officer)Tyler Painter(Director)Deanna White(Executive Officer)James Bailey(Director)Bruce Gonzalez(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsBase Venture Management, Inc.Mucker CapitalNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)Partners for GrowthPartners for Growth (PFG)The Global Emerging Markets Group (GEM)+1 more
Ada offers intelligent health technology, including a medical library of doctor-created, research-based information about conditions and symptoms to help people make informed health decisions.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtech
Co-investorsRed River WestSamsung Catalyst Fund10x FoundersBertelsmann InvestmentsLeaps by BayerVitruvian Partners
Denver, US
Co-investorsMatchstick VenturesPure VenturesTechstarsCantos VenturesDolby Family VenturesStout Street Capital
ClearSpace develops in-orbit servicing technologies for satellite disposal, inspection, and life-extension, serving both institutional and commercial space missions.
Climate TechDeep TechRoboticsSpace TechLuxembourg, LU
Co-investorsGraph VenturesKluz VenturesOTB VenturesSICTICEuropean Investment FundHappiness Capital+3 more
D-Orbit provides space logistics infrastructure and transportation services including satellite launch deployment, on-orbit servicing, refueling, and end-of-mission disposal using its proprietary ION Satellite Carrier orbital transfer vehicle.
Deep TechLogistics & Supply ChainSpace TechItaly, IT
Luca Rossettini(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsBanca Investis — Family OfficeCDP Venture CapitalElysia CapitalIceNineIn-Q-TelIndaco Venture Partners+10 more
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 VenturesE2MC VenturesRobin CapitalLockheed Martin Ventures
Renewable energy technology company using sunlight to replace fossil fuels and produce green hydrogen.
Co-investorsPrime Movers LabWonder Ventures
Heliogen develops concentrated solar power and molten salt thermal energy storage systems to deliver dispatchable low-carbon electricity, heat, and steam.
CleantechClimate TechEnergy
Co-investorsNeotribe VenturesNew Ground VenturesPrime Movers Lab
Co-investors7percent VenturesActuate VenturesAuxxoDiaspora VenturesDVx VenturesE2MC Ventures+3 more
A consulting practice that advises leadership teams on AI adoption, covering strategy, people, and implementation to embed AI into operational processes.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkBerlin, DE
Robeauté develops a medical microrobot designed to navigate the brain to diagnose and treat neurological conditions, aimed at neurosurgery applications.
Deep TechMedical DevicesRoboticsParis, FR
Bertrand Duplat(Co-founder & CEO)inJoana Cartocci(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsCherry VenturesKindred VenturesAPEX VenturesPlural
Exits · 1
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioSurf AirNYSE: SRFM
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesClearSpace · finance.biggo.com · Aug 10, 2026
D-Orbit · ucapital.com · Jan 23, 2026
Atomos Space · castleplacement.com · May 6, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Urania Ventures made?
- Urania Ventures has 19 tracked investments.
- What stage does Urania Ventures invest at?
- Urania Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does Urania Ventures focus on?
- Urania Ventures focuses on Cleantech, Climate Tech, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Defense Tech, Energy, FoodTech, Hardware, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good, Media & Entertainment, New Materials, SaaS, Space Tech.
- Where is Urania Ventures located?
- Urania Ventures is headquartered in Berlin, DE.
- Who does Urania Ventures co-invest with?
- Urania Ventures most often shares deals with E2MC Ventures, Prime Movers Lab, Graph Ventures, among 44 tracked co-investors.
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