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Great to see our Principal Investor, Dr. Maureen Haverty's selection in Sifted's '15 spacetech startups set to lift off, according to investors' 🚀 Sifted asked five investors for their picks and explanations for why these companies stand out. The one catch — they couldn’t choose from their own portfolios. See the top picks below: https://lnkd.in/e3AgdR3t

📈 Space Products and Innovation Raises €1.6M to Revolutionize Space Manufacturing and Democratize Access to Space... Italian aerospace leader Space Product and Innovation S.r.l (SPiN) has announced a significant seed funding of €1.63 million. Spearheaded by Galaxia | Polo Nazionale di Trasferimento Tecnologico dell'Aerospazio, this round also saw contributions from Obloo Ventures, Scientifica Venture Capital, and Innova Venture. Key Highlights: 🌌 SPiN's groundbreaking work in modular space manufacturing with their MA61C adapter is set to transform satellite construction. 💡 The funding will propel R&D efforts, allowing SPiN to scale up and explore new commercial opportunities. 📈 With ambitions to commercialize their products by 2024, SPiN is poised to hire senior executives and push the boundaries in the commercial space sector. Based in Frascati, Italy, SPiN's innovative approach has already led to significant achievements, including joining the European Space Agency Business Incubation Center and becoming a Techstars portfolio company. 💭How do you think SPiN's advancements will impact the future of space technology? https://lnkd.in/e8swdt-x #SpaceInnovation #Aerospace #FundingNews #TechAdvancement

Explore Space Tech: https://lnkd.in/dzG5mVt4 The space technology sector is experiencing a dynamic shift driven by a surge in entrepreneurial activity. Innovative startups are developing disruptive technologies in launch vehicles, resource utilization, and miniaturized satellite constellations. This wave of innovation is attracting significant venture capital investment, aiming to make space exploration and commercialization more accessible and cost-effective. However, the competitive landscape is fierce, demanding agility and adaptability from these emerging companies as they strive to secure their place in the final frontier. Startups in Focus: Relativity Space, K2 Space Corporation, Varda Space Industries, Hadrian, and Accion Systems. #deeptech #marketintelligence #spacetech #spacetechstartups #startupecosystem

Spacetech startup Astroscale raises $632m in Tokyo IPO. Astroscale, a Japan-based company specializing in orbital debris removal and satellite servicing, went public on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on June 5. The offering raised approximately $153m at a valuation of $632m. The company's post-IPO share price rose by 51% on June 5. Astroscale's market cap was close to $1bn by market close. Astroscale was advised by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates (led by Kenji Taneda). #MergersAcquisitionsDivestitures #Aerospace #IPO

Join us on June 19th at 10AM MT for this upcoming event: The Space Innovation Race: Insights from Startups and Ecosystem Partners Overview: The space industry is growing at a dramatic pace. A dynamic blend of government entities, major aerospace firms, and pioneering entrepreneurs are racing to capitalize on new orbital opportunities. Startups are looking to change the way we reach space and how we operate once there. According to Reuters, global funding in space companies totaled $17.9 billion in 2023, a figure expected to rise in 2024. These innovators are solving big problems, dramatically increasing our capability to operate in Earth orbit, cislunar space and the surface of the Moon, and addressing generational challenges such as climate monitoring and space debris management. This surge of innovation is supported by a network of ecosystem partnerships, including governmental bodies and incubator initiatives. We’re excited to bring together leaders from space startups and ecosystem partners to discuss: The anticipated evolution of the space tech startup ecosystem over the coming decade. Challenges the ecosystem foresees in reaching these milestones. How Investment and funding are being directed to support space startups. The role of partnerships in empowering space startups. Link to event registration: https://lnkd.in/eEv9HGaZ #MATLAB #Startups #Space

We are delighted to present the new Seraphim Space Accelerator Investor Showcase platform! 🛰 The Seraphim Space Accelerator is proud to present its latest investor showcase platform, featuring the latest cohort of innovative early-stage SpaceTech startups. This showcase shines a spotlight on eight pioneering companies that are addressing crucial opportunities within the SpaceTech ecosystem with their transformative solutions. 🚀 The companies in Mission 13 are AADYAH Space, Arkisys, Four Resolutions Incorporated, Frontier Space Technologies, SaferPLACES, Spaceflux, Viridian Space Corporation and CarbonLaces Solutions 🌌 Over the course of 13 weeks and 300+ hours of intensive training, these mission-driven startups have participated in Seraphim’s renowned Space Accelerator program. They have received investment readiness training and built invaluable relationships with dedicated SpaceTech mentors, advisors, investors, and corporate partners, including the European Space Agency - ESA, UK Space Agency, Dentons, Leidos, Thales, Airbus, Telespazio, スカパーJSAT, NEC Corporation and more. The link to the showcase goes live next Wednesday at 9 am. Don't miss the chance to register and watch these promising startups pitch their transformative solutions! 👇 #SpaceTech #Innovation #StartupShowcase #InvestorPlatform #SeraphimSpaceAccelerator #InvestmentOpportunity https://lnkd.in/evyDNFAS

How Startups are Shaping the Future Space Economy: Over the course of this debut season of Future Space Economy, we’ve learned how dependent both private and public sector space investors are on startups to bring enabling technologies to life. Today’s space startups are pitching their products as the glue that will hold the future space economy together. In this episode, the leaders and […] The post How Startups are Shaping the Future Space Economy appeared first on Via Satellite. #neuco #satellite

🚀 Neuraspace attended the 5th European Union Industry & Start-ups Forum (EISF) on Space Traffic Management (STM) today. Carlos Cerqueira, represented Neuraspace at the forum. We were honoured to contribute to this initiative by engaging in a constructive dialogue with industry leaders, startups, and key stakeholders. 🛰️EISF on STM is a pivotal platform dedicated to fostering innovation and enhancing the competitiveness of the #SpaceSituationalAwareness (SSA) commercial sector. The overarching goal is to propel the European Union towards a higher level of strategic autonomy in the space domain. European Commission #Neuraspace #EISF #STM #SpaceInnovation #EUIndustry #StartupForum

I had the privilege of attending the 5th European Union Industry and Start-ups Forum (EISF). These meetings are an opportunity to engage with innovations in the space sector and acknowledge the crucial contributions of the EU Space Surveillance and Tracking (EU SST). EUSST is vital to Europe's commitment to space safety and security. Its role as a public infrastructure, offering foundational services, is indispensable in maintaining the sustainability of space activities. The collaborative nature of EUSST, pooling resources and expertise from various member states, epitomizes a common European effort and dedication towards a safe and secure outer space environment. Additionally, the forum highlighted the imperative need for a robust and competitive commercial Space Traffic Management (STM) market in Europe. A diverse market is the bedrock of innovation, pushing the boundaries of what we can achieve in space safety and traffic management. It fosters an environment where different ideas and approaches can compete and collaborate, leading to more effective and efficient solutions. This is not just beneficial for the European space sector but also vital for its global competitiveness. As we look to the future, the development of a competitive European STM market will be instrumental in ensuring the sustainability and safety of space activities. It will also play a significant role in solidifying Europe's position as a leading and innovative space power. #EISF2023 #EUSST #SpaceSafety #SpaceTrafficManagement #Innovation #EuropeanSpaceSector

🚀🌌 Join us 28th November for a virtual roundtable on Space Tech Startups! Leaders from Europe and India’s space ecosystems will come together to discuss technology innovation, challenges in the space industry, and the impact startups are having in space tech. Plus more insights from our experts! Stay tuned over the next weeks as we introduce our panelists and give you a small glimpse into their space backgrounds. Register today: https://lnkd.in/gYAuhG6A #Spaceindustry #Spacetechnology #startups #accelerators