VC fundraising for SpaceTech companies

Space-tech is past the SPAC cycle and has matured into a properly mixed capital market. Falling launch costs and dual-use defence applications have brought infrastructure capital, defence-focused funds and sovereign investors into rounds that were previously venture-only. Operators with flight heritage, contracted backlog and a credible recurring revenue trajectory see meaningfully more capital available than three years ago, though the capital is selective rather than abundant.

Flow has direct relationships across the space specialists, dual-use and defence-focused investors, and deep-tech growth funds that lead at the relevant cheque size. That includes Space Capital, Seraphim and E2MC on the specialist side, Lux Capital, DCVC and Founders Fund in deep tech, and American Dynamism, Shield Capital, Lockheed Martin Ventures and In-Q-Tel on the defence and dual-use side. The narrative is built around backlog quality, the split between government and commercial revenue, spectrum or licensing position, and unit economics per launch or per orbit.

Flow has experience running VC fundraising processes for space-tech companies across launch and propulsion, satellite manufacturing and components, Earth observation and satellite data, satellite communications and constellations, and ground-segment and mission-operations software. Our extensive investor network spans early-stage seed funds, growth-stage investors, and strategic and corporate VC arms.

Project Space
Orka
GoTrendier
Ziik
Sentryc
Krita
Legendary Play
MILES
Picus Security
sevDesk
AVE & YOU
Metaloop
Project Space
Orka
GoTrendier
Ziik
Sentryc
Krita
Legendary Play
MILES
Picus Security
sevDesk
AVE & YOU
Metaloop
Project Space
Orka
GoTrendier
Ziik
Sentryc
Krita
Legendary Play
MILES
Picus Security
sevDesk
AVE & YOU
Metaloop

"SpaceTech" KPIs VC investors look at

The metrics venture investors benchmark before pricing a round - in diligence, at the IC table, on the term sheet.

Launches completed

Satellites operational

Contracted backlog

Government vs commercial revenue mix

Design wins

$ / kg to orbit

Constellation coverage

Spectrum / licence position

Ground stations / antennas

Remaining performance obligations

Programme gross margin

Recurring data / comms revenue

Key recent SpaceTech VC rounds

$40M Seed raised by PAVE Space was the largest SpaceTech VC round completed in the last six months.

See all SpaceTech VC rounds
LogoHQDescriptionInvestors
Mar-26
PAVE Space
PAVE Space builds in-space transportation and satellite servicing technologies for orbital payload movement. Spacecraft systems use kickstage platforms with propulsion to shift multi-ton loads from low Earth orbit to targets, plus inspection, life extension, docking, and autonomous operations.
ACE Investment PartnersAtlantic Labs+8
$40M
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Seed
Apr-26
BioOrbit
BioOrbit is a space manufacturing firm that builds hardware for large-scale protein drug crystallization.
7percent VenturesAuxxo+4
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Seed
Mar-26
Max Space
Max Space develops inflatable habitats to maximize usable space in orbit.
Voyager Technologies
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Strategic investment

VC investors active in SpaceTech

LocalGlobe is the most active VC investor across SpaceTech, having invested in 1 startups in the last three years.

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LogoHQDescriptionKey portfolio
LocalGlobe
LocalGlobe is a London-based venture capital firm that invests in seed-stage UK technology startups and impact-driven companies since 1999. The firm has supported over 100 portfolio companies, including Citymapper, Improbable, Wise, Zoopla, and Lovefilm. LocalGlobe manages funds exceeding £300 million across multiple vintages, with LocalGlobe 3 closing at £115 million in 2021. It partners with Entrepreneur First to identify and fund ambitious founders in fintech, healthtech, climate tech, and enterprise software. Operating from Clerkenwell, LocalGlobe provides hands-on support to scale businesses across Europe.
BioOrbitSupercriticalTrent AI+1
1
Seed
b2venture
b2venture is a Vienna-headquartered venture capital firm investing €100 million annually in Series A tech startups across Europe. Ticket sizes range from €250,000 to €3.5 million in sectors like SaaS, robotics, and cleantech. Portfolio companies include Vienna-based Plabook and Berlin's Everphone, with exits to Siemens and exits generating 5x returns.
PAVE SpaceLiveEOSitegeist+1
1
Seed
Creandum
Creandum is a Stockholm-headquartered early-stage venture capital firm investing in technology companies across Europe. It backs seed and Series A rounds in sectors like fintech, e-commerce, and SaaS, with a portfolio including Klarna, Spotify, and iZettle. Managing over €1.5 billion across five funds, Creandum provides operational support and networks spanning 200+ portfolio founders.
PAVE SpaceEmbatSereact+1
1
Seed
7percent Ventures
7percent Ventures is a London-headquartered early-stage VC firm investing €1-5 million in transformative tech startups bridging Europe and the U.S. Sector-agnostic, it targets billion-dollar opportunities in AI, biotech, and climate tech, with portfolio companies like Synthesia and Wayve. Operational since 2019, the fund manages €100 million and provides transatlantic market access.
BioOrbitTippleCamera Intelligence+1
1
Seed
Pareto Holdings
Pareto Holdings is a New York-based early-stage venture capital vehicle founded by Jon Oringer and Edward Lando. It invests proprietary capital in pre-seed startups across industries and geographies, completing dozens of deals monthly. The firm has deployed over 500 investments globally, backing founders from inception without external funds.
PAVE SpaceAllonicAhead Health+1
1
Seed
Ilavska Vuillermoz Capital
Ilavska Vuillermoz Capital is a Luxembourg-registered alternative investment manager with operations in the Czech Republic. Deploys strategies in real estate, private debt, and hedge funds targeting Central European opportunities. Manages assets for high-net-worth individuals and institutions. Founded in 2016, oversees portfolios exceeding EUR 150 million.
PAVE Space9finRohlik+1
1
Seed
A
ACE Investment Partners
ACE Investment Partners is a Geneva-based investment firm pursuing early-stage and venture deals. Startups gain capital from the firm to fuel growth.
PAVE Space
1
Seed
Seedcamp
Seedcamp is a Europe-based seed investment fund backing technology founders targeting global markets. The portfolio encompasses over 400 startups including publicly listed UiPath and Wise, unicorns Revolut, Hopin, Sorare, Pleo, wefox, and growing firms like Grover, viz.ai, and Ezra. Established over a decade ago, the London-headquartered fund delivers capital, community support, and a worldwide network.
BioOrbitFifth Dimension AIspektr+1
1
Seed
BREEGA
Breega is a Paris- and London-based venture capital firm investing in pre-seed to Series A startups across digital, climate, and deep tech sectors in Europe and Africa. The firm manages €700 million in assets under management and supports a portfolio exceeding 110 companies, including Exotec in warehouse robotics, Alice & Bob in quantum computing, and Moneybox in fintech. Breega provides hands-on operational assistance through its Scaling Squad in hiring, sales, marketing, and strategy, with presence in key tech hubs like Lisbon and Nairobi.
BioOrbitPowerLabsKeith+1
1
Seed
Auxxo
Auxxo is a venture capital fund co-investing in pre-seed and seed-stage startups founded by women across Europe. It targets tech, climate, and health sectors to promote gender equity in funding. Berlin-headquartered, the fund leverages a network of female investors for deal flow and mentorship.
BioOrbitNanoStructDelta Labs+1
1
Seed

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