Space Technology (SpaceTech) Archives - Page 4 of 10

Luxembourg Future Fund (LFF)

The Luxembourg Future Fund (LFF) was established in 2015 with a capital of €150 million to promote the diversification and sustainable development of Luxembourg's economy by attracting venture capital fund managers and innovative businesses. Building on its success, the Luxembourg Future Fund 2 (LFF 2) was launched in March 2023, with €200 million in total financing commitments from the Société Nationale de Crédit et d’Investissement (SNCI) and the European Investment Fund (EIF). LFF 2 expands its investment scope to include hybrid debt-equity instruments, targeting sectors such as climate technologies, fintech, cybersecurity, resilient energy, life sciences, and new space technologies.

Location: Luxemburg

600 T Space Investments

600 T Space Investments is a Delaware-based investment firm that participated in a €26.7 million Series A financing round for ClearSpace in January 2023. Specific details about the firm's investment focus, portfolio, and contact information are not publicly disclosed.

Location: Delaware, United States

Business Angels Switzerland (BAS)

Business Angels Switzerland (BAS) is an association of private individuals dedicated to investing time and capital in innovative, early-stage companies. Since 2016, BAS members have invested CHF 22.7 million in 46 startups, with an average investment of CHF 200,000 per company. Notable investments include Abionic, a biomedical firm specializing in rapid blood testing technology. BAS continues to support Swiss startups by providing financial backing and mentorship opportunities.

Location: Zurich and Lausanne, Switzerland

British Business Bank Investments

British Business Bank Investments, established in 2014, serves as the commercial arm of the British Business Bank, focusing on enhancing the UK's SME finance market. By collaborating with private sector partners, it aims to diversify and increase funding options for small and medium-sized enterprises across various sectors, thereby promoting economic growth and innovation within the UK

Location: Sheffield, United Kingdom

Linas Sargautis

Linas Sargautis is a prominent figure in Lithuania's space technology sector. As a co-founder of NanoAvionics, he has significantly contributed to the development of small satellite technologies.

Location: Lithuania

SpaceFounders

SpaceFounders is a European accelerator program established in 2021, dedicated to empowering space tech startups from Pre-Seed to Series A stages. Through a bold 3-month program, they offer tailored mentoring, deep industry expertise, and access to a world-class network of investors and key industry players.

Location: Munich, Germany

Creative Destruction Lab (CDL)

Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) is one of the world’s leading commercialization engines for science-based startups, bridging deep tech innovations with the venture capital market. Its CDL Space and CDL Climate streams directly support SpaceTech, dual-use technologies, and space-data-enabled solutions for Earth and orbital infrastructure.

Location: , Toronto, Ontario M5S 3E6, Canada.

Unruly Capital

Unruly Capital is a boutique venture firm based in Europe, investing in frontier technologies. Launched at the end of 2022, it consolidates the angel investment activities of its founder, Stefano Bernardi.

Location: London, United Kingdom

Safran Corporate Ventures

Established in 2015, Safran Corporate Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Safran, a leading international high-technology group operating in the aviation, defense, and space markets. With an investment budget of €130 million, Safran Corporate Ventures aims to accelerate innovation by investing in startups developing disruptive technologies in strategic areas such as decarbonization, sovereignty, and digital transformation.

Location: Paris, France

Boost VC

Boost VC is an early-stage venture capital firm based in San Mateo, California, co-founded by Adam Draper and Brayton Williams. The firm is renowned for its focus on "Sci-Fi Tech," investing in startups that are accelerating the future through groundbreaking technologies.

Location: California, USA

Sie Ventures

Sie Ventures is a London-based venture capital platform dedicated to closing the funding gap for female-founded startups in Europe. The firm offers educational programs, a syndicate of angel investors, and a network of experts to support female entrepreneurs, aiming to provide them with better access to capital, networks, and experienced founder communities.

Location: London, United Kingdom

Blue Wire Capital

Blue Wire Capital is a London-based venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments, particularly at the pre-seed and seed stages. The firm focuses on identifying and supporting innovative startups across various sectors, providing both funding and strategic guidance to help them scale and succeed in their respective markets.

Location: London, United Kingdom