# Space Machines Company funding: rounds and investors

> Space Machines Company has raised $5.5M across 1 round since 2024. Investors include Australian Government. Every round with its source.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/company/space-machines-company (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

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# Who invested in *Space Machines Company*

One round we have observed, with the one investor 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.

Aerospace & Space

Funding summary Updated 26 Oct 2026

**$5.5M** raised across 1 round since 2024, from 1 source

- **Latest round:** Grant, $5.5M Apr 2024
- **Investors:** 1

See who backed them

## The rounds

- **Apr 2024** Grant **$5.5M** [Australian Government](https://millionrounds.com/fund/australian-government) Source recorded

## Founders and team

From Space Machines Company's own website: 2 founders, 4 on the team.

**Rajat Kulshrestha** Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer

**George Freney** Co-founder and Chief Development Officer

- **Gursimrat Bawa** Head of Strategy and Operations
- **Ian Partis** VP, Engineering & Mission Operations
- **Sharmila Fernando** Head of Marketing
- **Dr Roger Kermode** Director of Strategic Initiatives

## Everyone who backed them

[Australian Government](https://millionrounds.com/fund/australian-government) Government **1** round

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## Quick answers about Space Machines Company

### Who invested in Space Machines Company?

Space Machines Company's investors include Australian Government.

### How much has Space Machines Company raised?

Space Machines Company has raised $5.5M across 1 round since 2024.

### When did Space Machines Company last raise?

Space Machines Company's most recent round was a Grant of $5.5M in Apr 2024.

### What was Space Machines Company's biggest round?

Its most recent round, $5.5M in Apr 2024, is also its largest on record.

### Who backed Space Machines Company first?

Space Machines Company's first round on record, in Apr 2024, was backed by Australian Government.

### What stage is Space Machines Company at?

Space Machines Company's latest named round is a Grant, in Apr 2024.

### Where is Space Machines Company based?

Space Machines Company is based in Australia.

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