Launched in September 2015, BGF Ventures is a division of BGF (Business Growth Fund), the UK's most active equity investor. With a dedicated focus on early-stage UK technology companies, BGF Ventures was established with a substantial commitment of £200 million to foster innovation and growth within the UK's tech landscape.
Location: Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Octopus Ventures is one of Europe's largest and most active venture capital firms, managing over £1.2 billion in assets. The firm focuses on investing in early-stage companies that are reimagining the future of health, money, and industry. With offices in London and New York, and Venture Partners in San Francisco, Singapore, and China, Octopus Ventures has a global presence to support its portfolio companies.
Location: London, United Kingdom
Cur8 Capital acts as a high-trust, curated venture syndicate platform, offering selective access to early-stage opportunities across transformational sectors. While not SpaceTech-exclusive, Cur8’s thematic interests in ClimateTech, ESG data platforms, and dual-use frontier technologies make it a relevant co-investor for SpaceTech startups operating at the intersection of space, climate, and digital infrastructure.
Location: London, England, United Kingdom
E2IN2 is a private investment firm based in Madrid, Spain, dedicated to supporting innovative and high-impact entrepreneurial projects. The firm provides capital, mentorship, and technological solutions to early-stage companies, with a focus on generating significant economic and social value.
Location: Madrid, spain
West Hill Capital is a London-based private equity and venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments in high-growth technology companies. The firm provides Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) qualifying investments to private individuals and growth capital to innovative businesses throughout the UK and abroad.
Location: London, England, United Kingdom
Space Egg, established in 2013 in the United Kingdom, is pioneering the concept of sending digital representations of individuals into interstellar space. Through their Digital Passenger Program, participants can include various forms of digital content, including electronic sequenced DNA files, aboard spacecraft designed for interstellar journeys. The company is currently seeking support and donations to advance its research and development efforts, aiming to make this unique form of space travel a reality.
Location: Nottingham, United Kingdom
Gravitilab Aerospace Services Ltd, established in 2018 and headquartered in Norwich, UK, is dedicated to transforming microgravity testing and space access. By leveraging UAV and suborbital technologies, the company provides up to 400 seconds of microgravity, enabling clients to conduct experiments and validate technologies efficiently and cost-effectively. With a focus on sustainability, Gravitilab aims to democratize access to space environments, accelerating innovation in the aerospace sector.
Location: Norwich,United Kingdom
Exodus Orbitals is a space technology company specializing in satellite-as-a-service solutions.
Location: Southampton, United Kingdom
Aura Flights, established in 2017 and headquartered in Sheffield, UK, offers a distinctive memorial service by scattering ashes in space. Utilizing biodegradable balloons filled with renewable hydrogen gas, they release ashes at 100,000 feet above Earth, allowing them to travel around the planet before returning as precipitation. With over 300 successful launches and representation in numerous funeral homes, Aura Flights provides an innovative and environmentally conscious way to honor loved ones.
Location: Sheffield, United Kingdom
ODIN Space Ltd, established in 2020 and headquartered in London, UK, is dedicated to enhancing space safety by detecting and analyzing sub-centimeter space debris. Through their Orbital Debris Impact Network and Guardian Platform, they provide critical data and insights to mitigate collision risks, supporting sustainable growth in the NewSpace economy.
Location: London, United Kingdom.
BAE Systems plc, established in 1999 and headquartered in London, UK, is a leading multinational defense, aerospace, and security company.
Location: London, United Kingdom
Lumi Space develops satellite laser ranging systems to achieve cm-scale orbital accuracy, aiming to anchor sovereign SSA capabilities within Europe.
Location: Yateley, United Kingdom