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Who invested in Orbital Operations

One round we have observed, with the 6 investors named in it. Every figure came from a named source, and where the company reported a raise to the SEC itself, that is shown beside it.

Engineering

Funding summaryUpdated 26 Oct 2026

$8.8Mraised across 1 round since 2025, from 1 source

Latest round
Seed, $8.8MAug 2025
Investors
6
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The rounds

  1. Aug 2025

Founders and team

From Orbital Operations's own website: 2 founders, 5 on the team.

Ben SchleunigerCEO | Co-Founder
Ross DohertyCOO | Co-Founder
  • Hunter DoanHead of Rotating Machinery
  • Jess WilkesHead of BD and Strategy
  • Nico MontoyaHead of Test & Ops
  • Nasa Jpl2+ years working as a mechanical engineer
  • Sam NackmanPrincipal Analyst

Everyone who backed them

Y CombinatorAccelerator1round
Alumni VenturesVC firm1round
Unpopular VenturesVC firm1round
Initialized CapitalVC firm1round
Rebel FundVC firm1round
Karman VenturesVC firm1round

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Quick answers about Orbital Operations

Who invested in Orbital Operations?

Orbital Operations's investors include Y Combinator, Alumni Ventures, Unpopular Ventures, Initialized Capital and Rebel Fund, and 1 more on record.

How much has Orbital Operations raised?

Orbital Operations has raised $8.8M across 1 round since 2025.

When did Orbital Operations last raise?

Orbital Operations's most recent round was a Seed of $8.8M in Aug 2025.

What was Orbital Operations's biggest round?

Its most recent round, $8.8M in Aug 2025, is also its largest on record.

Who backed Orbital Operations first?

Orbital Operations's first round on record, in Aug 2025, was backed by Y Combinator, Alumni Ventures and Unpopular Ventures and 3 others.

What stage is Orbital Operations at?

Orbital Operations's latest named round is a Seed, in Aug 2025.

Where is Orbital Operations based?

Orbital Operations is based in the United States.

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