Crosscut Ventures is a seed-stage venture capital firm in the firm invests early in the equity of start-ups that have the potential to scale, disrupt, and build large markets crosscut is a catalyst for innovation, bringing decades of expertise in technology and entrepreneurship to help passionate founders build the firm has been committed to powering entrepreneurship.

Crosscut Ventures

Starbridge Venture Capital is a venture capital fund focused on the overlap between the space technology sector and traditional technology investments. There is true innovation happening across multiple sectors of space science and technology and at a pace that is quite obviously accelerating.  Our focus is on finding and investing in companies whose products will play an important role in developing new commercial space activity, while at the same time having large profit potential in existing markets right here on earth. We call these companies and products 'Space Scalable,' and believe they are the foundation on which the next decade of both commercial space and successful space investing will be built.

Starbridge Venture Capital

Champion Hill Labs invests in private technology companies

Champion Hill Labs

Hemisphere Ventures is an investment firm that focuses on achieving scale and identifying early revenue opportunities for the advancement in synthetic biology, robotics, drones, and space.  Founded in 2014, Hemisphere Ventures is headquartered in Mckinney, Texas.

Hemisphere Ventures

Tremendous View Capital seeks investments in commercial space companies, leveraging the new platform that has emerged around cheap, frequent access to space. The firm practices environmental philanthropy with the same enthusiasm, diligence, and data-driven analysis that characterizes its investment process.

Tremendous View Capital

Two Culture Capital invests in the art and science of entrepreneurship. The company primarily invests in robotics and technology. They believe in the ability of AI, machine learning, and robots to augment human abilities.

Two Culture Capital

BossaNova is the number one Brazilian Micro Venture Capital. We are the most active investor in the pre-seed stage in Latin America with more than 1200 investments in over 1000 Startups. We also invest in global companies, directly or through co-investment syndicates on AngelList.

Bossanova Investimentos

Capitoria is a venture capital firm that was founded in 2017.

Capitoria

Nimble Partners is a multi-stage venture capital platform dedicated to partnering with investors and innovators through fund commitments, direct investments, and secondary transactions across the lifecycle of private technology companies. Our comprehensive investment approach includes: Venture Funds: Partnering with emerging seed and early-stage venture managers to support groundbreaking startups. Growth Investments: Investing in breakout companies with proven traction to drive expansion and success. Secondaries: Acquiring stakes in late-stage market leaders through secondary transactions. Backed by a team with decades of combined experience, deep industry knowledge, and a shared vision for driving innovation, Nimble Partners is committed to fostering growth and creating transformative outcomes. Whether you are a startup looking to accelerate growth or an established company preparing for an IPO, Nimble Partners supports your journey toward success.

Nimble Partners

7BC is a venture firm defined by its unique global network. We are a diverse and global set of active strategic individual investors backing our VC funds that support portfolio companies across all stages driving revenue growth, customers, partners, solving problems, fixing technology, raising follow-on investment capital, accessing talent, and buyers resulting in successful high-growth transformational companies. 7BC founders can gain stock in other 7BC portfolio companies for adding value to each other such as fundraising and adding other value, join each others' boards of directors or advisory boards for our startups that opt into this program.

7BC Venture Capital

Saturn Five is a venture studio that actively starts, funds, and grows businesses. It is a venture capital firm that invests in robotics, 3D print, eco-friendly home products, manufacturing, and information technology sectors. Founded by Evan Loomis, Jason Ford, and Max Anderson, Saturn Five is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

Saturn Five

Champion Hill Ventures invests at the earliest stages in non-consensus ideas, markets, founders and technologies across the United States and occasionally elsewhere.

Champion Hill Ventures

INVESTING IN NEXT-GENERATION SECURITY AND DEFENSE

Starcastle Ventures

Umbra

Cutting edge space systems—from refined mission solutions to best-in-class data. Umbra is a vertically integrated space technology company that empowers government and commercial partners with consistent, actionable insights. Change is constant. Umbra recognizes our customers’ existential need to dependably acquire high quality intelligence data for trusted, secure decision making. Organizations cannot leave critical missions to chance. Make better decisions for your enterprise by incorporating best-in-class remote sensing solutions.

Based in Santa Barbara, California, Umbra offers satellite intelligence data as a service to commercial and government customers. It operates a constellation of high-resolution synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites that can capture images in the day or night and through clouds, smoke, and rain through its imaging moods, Dwell and Spotlight. In August 2023, Umbra successfully produced a 16-cm resolution SAR image, the highest-resolution commercial satellite image ever released.

Technology providers that enhance satellite operations

Next-gen Satellites

Umbra awarded $950M IDIQ contract following Space-X launch

Northrop Grumman Corporation

To continue to the second phase of a program designed to collect data from radar-equipped satellites flying in formation and develop innovative algorithms to process the data for military applications.

Empowering the modern soldier with cutting-edge technology

Military Tech

The use of AI technologies, data analytics, networks of sensors, wearables, and IoT devices in military applications to enhance military capabilities.

Maxar Technologies

An agreement granting Maxar dedicated capacity from Umbra’s synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imagery constellation and derived data to be included in Maxar’s Earth Intelligence products

Satellite companies that offer location-based intelligence, navigation, mapping, spatial awareness, and data analytics services

Based in Santa Barbara, California, Umbra offers satellite intelligence data as a service to commercial and government customers. It operates a constellation of high-resolution synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites that can capture images in the day or night and through clouds, smoke, and rain through its imaging moods, Dwell and Spotlight. In August 2023, Umbra successfully produced a 16-cm resolution SAR image, the highest-resolution commercial satellite image ever released.Umbra regularly captures and shares high-resolution SAR data through its Open Data Program, monitoring over 20 global locations. It offers spotlight mode imagery at resolutions ranging from 25 cm to 1 m and multi-looked spotlight modes in various formats. Umbra's satellites can identify and monitor changes for applications like wildlife habitat protection, pollution tracking, oil spill detection, and military intelligence.As of May 2024, Umbra had eight satellites in orbit and was licensed to operate 32 satellites. It aimed to deploy the remaining in strategically designed pairs to facilitate multi-static collection and other integrated operations. In <a href="https://sp-edge.com/updates/32809">August 2024</a>, Umbra launched the Umbra-09 and Umbra-10 SAR satellites aboard SpaceX's Transporter-11 Rideshare mission.Umbra also offers satellite mission solutions that help clients enhance their missions by utilizing its infrastructure, vertical integration, and systems engineering expertise. These solutions include mission management software, design, and manufacturing facilities for space payloads that ensure spacecraft are delivered on time and within budget.Key customers and partnershipsIn February 2024, Umbra signed an agreement with Maxar Technologies to provide direct access to Umbra’s SAR imaging satellites. In September 2023, Umbra also partnered with EUSI to offer its SAR imagery to European remote sensing projects, allowing customers to purchase Umbra's data directly through EUSI.In October 2023, NASA selected Umbra as a commercial provider for its Commercial Satellite Data Acquisition (CSDA) Program, enabling NASA to access Umbra's all-weather, day, or night intelligence collection capabilities to support its Earth science research and application activities.

SpinLaunch is a space technology company developing a kinetic launch system to provide low-cost and high-frequency access to space. Unlike traditional fuel-based rockets, SpinLaunch's system utilizes a ground-based, electric-powered centrifuge to accelerate payloads to hypersonic speeds before releasing them into the atmosphere. Its solution is capable of putting 200 kg-class satellites into low orbit. The firm claims this method significantly reduces environmental impact by ~95% compared to conventional rocket launches. Its electric-drive Orbital accelerator offers a revolutionary approach to space travel and significantly reduces the fuel needed to reach orbit by 4x, mitigates costs by 10x, and enables multiple launches per day.Suborbital Accelerator operates at speeds between 800 miph and 5,000 miph, and primarily serves as a testing platform for the Orbital Launch System. It allows customers to conduct tests and serves as a facility for long-term satellite qualification. The company’s first major milestone was the successful test of its suborbital accelerator at Spaceport America in New Mexico in October 2021, where a projectile was launched tens of thousands of feet at 20% power capacity. SpinLaunch also planned to launch small satellites into low-Earth orbit by 2026.SpinLaunch has also created a new type of highly affordable satellite. It claims that applying mass manufacturing techniques and simplifying the supply chain reduces costs without compromising performance. SpinLaunch’s satellites are specifically designed for mass accelerators but are also compatible with traditional launch systems and serve a variety of use cases, such as surveillance broadcasts, Internet of things (IoT), machine-to-machine communication (M2M), and emergency communication platforms.<h3>Key customers and partnerships</h3>In September 2023, SpinLaunch partnered with Sumitomo Corporation (Japan) for the global expansion of affordable and sustainable space services. SpinLaunch has also attracted significant interest and formed strategic partnerships with major organizations, including ATW Partners, Kleiner Perkins, and GV. In 2019, the Department of Defense signed a "launch prototype contract" with SpinLaunch to provide reliable and cost-effective launch services​.Funding and financialsIn September 2022, SpinLaunch secured USD 71 million in a Series B funding round led by ATW Partners to continue developing its launch system and satellite technologies​. In January 2020, the company raised USD 35 million from venture capitalists to aid the development of its kinetic launch system.

SpinLaunch

Rocket Lab is a global leader in launch services and space systems, offering a comprehensive range of solutions from satellite manufacturing to orbital launches. The company's primary launch vehicle, Electron, has become the second most frequently launched US rocket annually, having delivered over 190 satellites to orbit for various commercial and government partners. Electron is capable of carrying payloads of up to 300 kilograms to low Earth orbit. In addition to Electron, Rocket Lab has developed HASTE, a suborbital hypersonic launch vehicle. Rocket Lab is currently developing Neutron, an advanced 13-tonne payload class reusable launch vehicle designed for constellation deployment and interplanetary missions. The company successfully conducted the first hot fire test of its Archimedes engine in August 2024, which will power Neutron's first stage. Neutron's unique design encapsulates its second stage within a reusable first stage with an integrated payload fairing. Rocket Lab aims to launch Neutron by mid-2025, potentially marking the fastest time to market for a commercially developed medium-class launch vehicle. Beyond launch services, Rocket Lab has established itself as a premier supplier of advanced satellites, flight-proven subsystems, and spacecraft components. The company's technology spans various areas, including space solar power, composite structures, flight software, star trackers, reaction wheels, and separation systems. As of August 2024, Rocket Lab's satellite technology and components have been integrated into more than 1,700 satellite missions globally. In the second quarter of 2024, Rocket Lab reported record revenue of USD 106.3 million, representing a 71% year-over-year increase. Key customers and partnerships Rocket Lab has secured partnerships with several high-profile customers and organizations. The company has conducted multiple launches for NASA, including the CAPSTONE mission to the Moon in 2022 and the upcoming ESCAPADE mission to Mars. In August 2024, Rocket Lab delivered two spacecraft for the ESCAPADE mission to Cape Canaveral. Rocket Lab has also established a strong relationship with Capella Space, having completed five missions for the company since August 2020. In August 2024, Rocket Lab successfully launched Capella Space's Acadia-3 satellite, a synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite, into orbit. Additionally, the company has partnered with the University of California Berkeley's Space Science Laboratory to build spacecraft for NASA missions.

Rocket Lab

Italy-based D-Orbit specializes in end-to-end solutions for satellite deployment, in-space transportation, and in-orbit servicing through its proprietary orbital transfer vehicle, the ION Satellite Carrier. The company asserts that the ION Satellite Carrier enables efficient satellite deployment by reducing the time from launch to operations by up to 85% and potential cost savings of up to 40%. It is also the first certified B-Corp space company in the world. As at June 2024, D-Orbit conducted its launches from the US and had completed 13 orbital transportation missions, deployed 100 satellites and 44 hosted payloads, with its next launch planned for July 2024.D-Orbit's services include (1) launch and deployment of satellites, (2) in-orbit services, (3) mission control as a service, (4) advanced services, and (5) systems and components.D-Orbit's launch and deployment services cater to small satellite operators with turnkey solutions that cover various phases of a satellite's lifecycle and includes offerings such as (1) Rideshare, which uses third-party compatible launchers for standard orbit deployment, (2) Precision Deployment, which uses the ION Satellite Carrier for customized orbit placement, and (3) Constellation Deployment, which phases satellite constellations using the ION carrier for optimal orbital placement. Additional services include insurance, mission analysis, onboard software development, and specialized transportation​.For Satellite management, D-Orbit offers a cloud-based mission control software suite named Aurora, which is designed for satellite operators and features a customizable web interface for telemetry, trajectory updates, and telecommands, along with 2D/3D orbit visualization. Operators can control satellites from any location and outsource mission control tasks to D-Orbit, reducing operational costs.The company also offers in-orbit maintenance services, which include satellite transportation, lifetime extension, in-orbit assembly and refurbishment, manufacturing, resupply, recycling, relocation, inspection, and debris removal.D-Orbit also offers advanced services such as the (1) ION Hosted Payload Service for swift payload deployment for testing and experiments, the (2) D-Orbit Cloud Platform for in-orbit data computing, and the (3) Satellite as a Service (SaaS) model exemplified by projects like IRIDE, offering satellite-based services without requiring customer-owned infrastructure. The IRIDE satellite constellation project is financed by the Italian PNRR (National Plan for Recovery and Resilience) and supported by the ESA (European Space Agency) and ASI (Italian Space Agency). IRIDE aims to provide advanced earth observation data for the Italian public administration and will offer services related to marine and coastal monitoring, air quality, land movement monitoring, land cover, hydro weather climate, and more. Satellite launches for the constellation are planned between 2025 and 2026.D-Orbit's Systems and Components division provides a suite of hardware components and software solutions for satellite operations, including the AOCS Suite, a modular Attitude and Orbit Control System designed for satellite stabilization and control, alongside the D-Sense multi-sensor ADCS module for precise satellite positioning. Additionally, its product lineup features specialized systems such as SimOn for safe rocket motor ignition, D3, a decommissioning device for satellite disposal, and D-Raise, a propulsion system engineered for efficient orbit raising, among others.Key customers and partnershipsKey customers include the European Space Agency (ESA), the Italian Space Agency (ASI), Planet Labs, the University of Southern California, Brown University School of Engineering, Spaceflight, Ensign-Bickford Aerospace &amp; Defense (EBAD), and TelePIX, a South Korean space startup.Notable partnerships include its tie-up with <a href="https://sp-edge.com/companies/26250">SpaceX </a>to launch its ION Satellite Carrier missions on <a href="https://sp-edge.com/companies/26250">SpaceX</a> transporters. D-Orbit has also partnered with <a href="https://sp-edge.com/companies/404857">Leaf Space</a> and AWS Ground Station to provide global coverage for its mission control software suite Aurora. Other partnerships include a collaboration with Starfish Space for orbital rendezvous missions, ​HyImpulse Technologies for a joint launch and deployment mission, MetaSensing for collaboration on the IRIDE project, and with SkyServe STORM to integrate edge computing functionalities within the SkyServe STORM platform, enabling the processing of live Earth observation data from D-Orbit's resources into inferences directly in space.

D-Orbit

Phantom Space Corporation is a space services company providing all-in-one capabilities for satellite manufacturing and launch services to commercial and government clients.Phantom Space caters to launch services primarily using its launch vehicle, Daytona Rocket, which is a two-stage system designed to carry payloads of up to 450 kg, including satellites and other space cargo into low-Earth orbit (LEO), for less than USD 4 million per launch. In addition to the Daytona, Phantom Space was developing the larger Laguna rocket, scheduled for launch in 2025, to be powered by a combination of Ripley and Hadley engines produced by Ursa Major to increase payload capacity to 1,200 kg for LEO missions at USD 8 million per launch.In November 2022, the company achieved a major milestone by conducting a successful 60-second hot fire test of the Daytona's Pathfinder test stage at Spaceport America in New Mexico, validating approximately 75% of the vehicle's systems in a flight-realistic condition.The company also provides solutions for designing, manufacturing, and operating small satellites, ranging from single CubeSats to constellations of ESPA-class spacecraft. As of May 2024, Phantom Space had 46 satellite and spacecraft programs successfully executed, while three were currently in progress.As of June 2023, the company aimed to offer affordable access to space through its proprietary rocket and satellite designs. To this end, Phantom Space aimed to employ mass production techniques to reduce costs and increase the frequency of space access for government and commercial entities. Key customers and partnershipsIn May 2023, Phantom Space signed a launch services agreement with Quub, a satellite manufacturer, for three dedicated launches in 2025.In November 2022, Phantom Space secured task orders from NASA for the agency's Venture-Class Acquisition of Dedicated and Rideshare (VADR) missions program. The orders involved launching four CubeSat satellites on the second and fourth Daytona rocket flights from Vandenberg Space Force Base, planned for 2024.

Phantom Space

Beyond Earth builds small rockets to provide dedicated CubeSat launches to low-earth-orbit on short notice.

Beyond Earth

Companies that offer launch capabilities to get satellites into orbit, including last-mile delivery of satellites and value-added services including launch mission planning and execution

Companies that provide satellite management services once they are deployed

Includes companies that develop satellite buses and payloads for mini, micro and nano systems

Companies that manufacture components for mini, micro, nano, and picosatellite systems

Use of autonomous robotics in the production process, specially in the miniature satellite segments

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 Umbra, a satellite technology solutions and intelligence data provider, has launched two SAR satellites named Umbra-09 and Umbra-10 as part of SpaceX's Transporter-11 Rideshare mission. Previously in November 2023, the company had deployed its satellite mission for Umbra-07 and Umbra-08 SAR satellites on SpaceX's Transporter-9 mission. The company has future plans to expand its constellation with more satellite launches. 
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