Foundational is developing technology for collecting, processing and delivering precise positioning data for satellites, with applications spanning navigation and positioning, Earth observation and surveying, as well as maritime and aviation.
Startup Funding News
New startup rounds, lead investors and the businesses behind the funding.
13 rounds · $1.8B disclosed · $40M median
| Company | Amount | Stage / sector | Lead investor | Announced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundational Foundational is developing technology for collecting, processing and delivering precise positioning data for satellites, with applications spanning navigation and positioning, Earth observation and surveying, as well as maritime and aviation. | £8.2M | Pre-seed Space | — | |
| The Exploration Company The Exploration Company develops vehicles and technology for space exploration. | $450M | Series C+ Space | — | |
| HyImpulse a provider of hybrid propulsion systems for satellite transport. | €50M | Series A Space | — | |
| PLD Space Develops space technologies. | €108M | Series C+ Space | — | |
| Greenjets Greenjets is a London-based aerospace technology company developing propulsion systems, aircraft platforms and launch technologies for the next generation of aviation. | €35M | Series A Space | — | |
| Iceye Company which specializes in synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite operations for Earth Observation. | €450M | Series C+ Space | General Atlantic | |
| Isar Aerospace Unprecedented access to space for small and medium satellites, enabling global satellite constellations. | €270M | Series C+ Space | — | |
| Stellar Alpina Zurich-based SpaceTech startup developing compact rotating detonation rocket engines (RDREs) to make movement between orbits faster, smaller, and more efficient. | €3.8M | Pre-seed Space | — | |
| EOS-X Space EOS-X Space is a company creating a disruptive new space tourism industry by developing the first low Earth orbit flight system powered by an eco-friendly stratospheric balloon. | $140M | Series C+ Space | — | |
| BioOrbit BioOrbit is space manufacturing company developing hardware for the large-scale crystallisation of protein drugs. | £9.8M | Seed Space | — | |
| Atmos Space Cargo Germany-based startup developing and manufacturing technology for space. | €27.5M | Series A Space | — | |
| PAVE Space a Swiss space infrastructure company. | $40M | Seed Space | — | |
| Frankenburg Technologies Frankenburg Technologies develops missile systems designed for lower costs and large-scale production. | €30M | Series A Space | — |
The Exploration Company develops vehicles and technology for space exploration.
a provider of hybrid propulsion systems for satellite transport.
Develops space technologies.
Greenjets is a London-based aerospace technology company developing propulsion systems, aircraft platforms and launch technologies for the next generation of aviation.
Company which specializes in synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite operations for Earth Observation.
Unprecedented access to space for small and medium satellites, enabling global satellite constellations.
Zurich-based SpaceTech startup developing compact rotating detonation rocket engines (RDREs) to make movement between orbits faster, smaller, and more efficient.
EOS-X Space is a company creating a disruptive new space tourism industry by developing the first low Earth orbit flight system powered by an eco-friendly stratospheric balloon.
BioOrbit is space manufacturing company developing hardware for the large-scale crystallisation of protein drugs.
Germany-based startup developing and manufacturing technology for space.
a Swiss space infrastructure company.
Frankenburg Technologies develops missile systems designed for lower costs and large-scale production.
Reports & briefings
September 2026 Startup Funding Report
49 funding rounds and $6.6B disclosed. Mistral AI leads the edition; explore the companies, investors and stage breakdown.
Sep 21 – 27, 2026 Startup Funding Weekly
23 funding rounds and $1.2B disclosed. TEKEVER leads the edition; explore the companies, investors and stage breakdown.
Sep 14 – 20, 2026 Startup Funding Weekly
3 European funding rounds and $387.8M disclosed. EUCLYD leads the edition; explore the companies, investors and stage breakdown.
Active investors
| Investor | Rounds | Led | Recent investments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01General Catalyst | 13 | 1 | DwellyNeko Health |
| 02Balderton Capital | 12 | 1 | SpottThe Exploration Company |
| 03Y Combinator | 12 | 0 | SpottConveo |
| 04British Business Bank | 11 | 0 | Certain EnergyAlchemab Therapeutics |