Meet the investors fueling innovation in the NewSpace Economy. These forward thinking visionaries are empowering startups, driving technological advancements, and unlocking unparalleled opportunities for sustainable growth on Earth and beyond.Explore their impact and connect with those who are transforming bold ideas into reality.
COFIDES is a state-owned company that provides medium and long-term financial support to viable private investment projects abroad, particularly those involving Spanish interests. Its mission is to contribute to the internationalization of Spanish companies and the development of host countries by financing private investment projects.
Location: Madrid, Spain
COMAT plays a critical role in the NewSpace and Deep Space ecosystem by offering flight-proven hardware solutions and customized co-development pathways for emerging space companies. Startups needing access to heritage space hardware expertise, space-qualified mechanisms, and industrialization support for flight systems find in COMAT a strategic non-financial partner.
Location: Flourens, Midi-Pyrenees, France
CPT Capital is a leading venture capital firm dedicated to funding next-generation food and biotech innovations, supporting startups that are redefining sustainability and climate-friendly solutions.
Location: London, United Kingdom
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.
Crédit Mutuel Innovation (CMI) stands out among European venture capital investors for its strong commitment to SpaceTech, DeepTech, and dual-use sectors. By offering long-term, patient capital and maintaining minority positions, CMI supports technological champions through critical phases of industrialization, commercialization, and international scaling.
Location: Paris, France
Criteria Venture Tech is a tech-focused venture capital fund that invests in early and growth-stage startups across Europe. With a particular emphasis on Spain and Portugal, the fund targets businesses in B2B SaaS, Deep Tech, Cybersecurity, AI, Data, Climate Tech, and Enterprise SaaS. It operates as an evergreen fund, backed by over €26 billion in assets under management from CriteriaCaixa, allowing for a long-term investment strategy.
Location: Barcelona, Spain
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
Decisive Point AnnounDecisive Point, founded in 2018 in New York, is a venture capital firm dedicated to investing in deep-tech innovations that address critical challenges in defense, energy, and infrastructure. With a typical investment range of $500,000 to $1.5 million, the firm focuses on early-stage companies developing dual-use technologies applicable to both commercial and government markets. Beyond capital infusion, Decisive Point offers strategic advisory services, assisting startups in securing public R&D funding and navigating the complexities of the federal market. Under the leadership of Co-Founder and Managing Partner Thomas Hendrix, a former Special Forces Officer, the firm has built a diverse portfolio that includes companies like Radiant, Maybell Quantum, and Firestorm. Decisive Point continues to support mission-driven founders committed to solving some of the nation's most pressing challenges.ces Initial Close of First Venture Capital Fund
Location: New York, United States
Deepbridge Capital is a specialist investment firm focused on providing growth capital to companies within the technology, life sciences, and renewable energy sectors. Since its inception in 2010, the firm has actively supported innovative startups, offering tax-efficient investment opportunities through EIS and SEIS funds. With a robust portfolio and a commitment to fostering innovation, Deepbridge Capital continues to play a pivotal role in the venture capital landscape.
Location: Deepbridge House, Honeycomb East, Chester Business Park, Chester, CH4 9QN, United Kingdom
Founded in 2021, Défense Angels is a French network of business angels dedicated to supporting startups in the defense, security, and dual-use technology sectors. The network aims to bolster France's strategic autonomy by providing early-stage funding and mentorship to innovative companies.
Location: Paris, Île-de-France
Dhyan VC, established in 2022 in Harrow, United Kingdom, is a venture capital firm dedicated to supporting early-stage deep tech startups. With a focus on sectors such as Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Computing, Robotics, Industrial Automation, and Chemical Engineering, Dhyan VC aims to foster innovation by investing in companies that leverage technology to solve significant challenges. Under the leadership of Founding Partner Amar Shah, the firm has built a diverse portfolio, including companies like Glyphic AI, SemiQon, and Orbital Matter. Dhyan VC continues to seek opportunities to back visionary entrepreneurs and advance technological progress across various industries
Location: Middlesex, England, United Kingdom
Dolby Family Ventures is a private investment firm representing the interests of the Dolby family (legacy of Ray Dolby, founder of Dolby Laboratories). The firm’s mission is to back early-stage technology companies working on foundational innovations across DeepTech, Neurotechnology, SpaceTech, ClimateTech, and frontier computing.
Location: San Francisco, United States