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Aerospace & Space startups founded in 2021
57 aerospace & Space startups founded in 2021 have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $5.6B between them, with the United States the most common home.
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Impulse SpaceImpulse Space is a private aerospace startup based in Redondo Beach, California, founded in September 2021 by Tom Mueller, a propulsion expert and former SpaceX employee.Impulse Space is a private aerospace startup based in Redondo Beach, California, founded in September 2021 by Tom Mueller, a propulsion expert and former SpaceX employee.
Founded 2021Redondo Beach, United States$1.3Blast round Sept 2026 - 2
Karman Space & DefenseKarman Space & Defense offers production solutions for hypersonics, spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, and integrated defense systems.Karman Space & Defense offers production solutions for hypersonics, spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, and integrated defense systems.
Founded 2021Huntington Beach, United States$854Mlast round May 2026 - 3
The Exploration CompanyThe Exploration Company develops, manufactures and operates modular and reusable spaceships serving the needs of space stations.The Exploration Company develops, manufactures and operates modular and reusable spaceships serving the needs of space stations.
Founded 2021Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany$610Mlast round Sept 2026 - 4
Sierra SpaceSierra Space is a commercial aerospace and defense technology company based in Louisville, Colorado.Sierra Space is a commercial aerospace and defense technology company based in Louisville, Colorado.
Founded 2021Louisville, United States$550Mlast round Mar 2026 - 5
Varda Space IndustriesVarda Space Industries is a private American company based in El Segundo, California, focused on space manufacturing.Varda Space Industries is a private American company based in El Segundo, California, focused on space manufacturing.
Founded 2021El Segundo, United States$438Mlast round Oct 2026 - 6
Aquila Air CapitalAquila Air Capital specializes in providing financial assistance to aviation companies along with purchase and leasing of aircraft equipmentAquila Air Capital specializes in providing financial assistance to aviation companies along with purchase and leasing of aircraft equipment
Founded 2021New York, United States$400Mlast round Jun 2026 - 7
Muon SpaceMuon Space is an American aerospace startup founded in 2021, based in Mountain View, California.Muon Space is an American aerospace startup founded in 2021, based in Mountain View, California.
Founded 2021Mountain View, United States$295Mlast round Aug 2026 - 8
Hubble NetworkHubble Network is a Seattle-based space technology and telecommunications company founded in 2021.Hubble Network is a Seattle-based space technology and telecommunications company founded in 2021.
Founded 2021Seattle, United States$270Mlast round Sept 2026 - 9
Turion SpaceTurion Space is an aerospace and defense company based in Irvine, California, founded in 2021 by a team from SpaceX.Turion Space is an aerospace and defense company based in Irvine, California, founded in 2021 by a team from SpaceX.
Founded 2021Irvine, United States$115Mlast round Apr 2026 - 10
Norse Atlantic AirwaysNorse Atlantic Airways offers low-cost transatlantic flights to various destinations.Norse Atlantic Airways offers low-cost transatlantic flights to various destinations.
Founded 2021Arendal, Norway$110Mlast round Jun 2026 - 11
AalyriaAalyria is an aerospace communications company founded in 2021, transitioning from a Google project in 2022.Aalyria is an aerospace communications company founded in 2021, transitioning from a Google project in 2022.
Founded 2021Livermore, United States$100Mlast round Feb 2026 - 12
Reflect OrbitalReflect Orbital is an American space technology company founded in 2021 and based in Hawthorne, California.Reflect Orbital is an American space technology company founded in 2021 and based in Hawthorne, California.
Founded 2021Los Angeles, United States$94Mlast round Nov 2026 - 13
DestinusDestinus is a transportation technology company building near-space vehicles and the infrastructure to power the transportation network.Destinus is a transportation technology company building near-space vehicles and the infrastructure to power the transportation network.
Founded 2021Payerne, Switzerland$59Mlast round Dec 2025 - 14
Odys AviationOdys Aviation is an aerospace and defense company based in Long Beach, California, founded in 2019.Odys Aviation is an aerospace and defense company based in Long Beach, California, founded in 2019.
Founded 2021Long Beach, United States$52Mlast round Apr 2026 - 15
GraviticsGravitics is an aerospace company that designs and manufactures large space structures for human life in space.Gravitics is an aerospace company that designs and manufactures large space structures for human life in space.
Founded 2021Marysville, United States$49Mlast round Sept 2026 - 16
TCab TechTCab Tech, founded in 2021 and based in Shanghai, specializes in developing electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for public air ridesharing services.TCab Tech, founded in 2021 and based in Shanghai, specializes in developing electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for public air ridesharing services.
Founded 2021China$42Mlast round Nov 2025 - 17
Array LabsArray Labs is an aerospace company based in Palo Alto, California, focused on designing, building, and operating advanced space-based radar satellites.Array Labs is an aerospace company based in Palo Alto, California, focused on designing, building, and operating advanced space-based radar satellites.
Founded 2021Redwood City, United States$41Mlast round Jul 2026 - 18
IntelicIntelic is a Dutch defense technology company based in Amsterdam, specializing in intelligence and autonomy for military uncrewed systems.Intelic is a Dutch defense technology company based in Amsterdam, specializing in intelligence and autonomy for military uncrewed systems.
Founded 2021Amsterdam, Netherlands$36Mlast round Jul 2026 - 19
RadiaSocial platform for local entertainment discoverySocial platform for local entertainment discovery
Founded 2021United States$35Mlast round Mar 2024 - 20
VÆRIDIONVÆRIDION is an aircraft manufacturer based in Munich, founded in 2021.VÆRIDION is an aircraft manufacturer based in Munich, founded in 2021.
Founded 2021Munich, Germany$34Mlast round Nov 2026 - 21
ATMOS Space CargoATMOS Space Cargo is a private aerospace company based in Lichtenau, Germany, founded in 2021.ATMOS Space Cargo is a private aerospace company based in Lichtenau, Germany, founded in 2021.
Founded 2021Lichtenau, Germany$31Mlast round Apr 2026 - 22
PLANAPLANA is an aviation companyPLANA is an aviation company
Founded 2021Germany$27Mlast round Dec 2024 - 23
NUVIEWNUVIEW is building the world's first commercial LiDAR satellite constellation.NUVIEW is building the world's first commercial LiDAR satellite constellation.
Founded 2021Orlando, United States$17Mlast round Aug 2025 - 24
ION-XION-X is a French deep-tech startup founded in 2021 that specializes in developing ionic liquid electrospray propulsion systems for small satellites, including ION-X is a French deep-tech startup founded in 2021 that specializes in developing ionic liquid electrospray propulsion systems for small satellites, including
Founded 2021Boulogne-Billancourt, France$14Mlast round Dec 2024 - 25
SkyFiSkyFi is a private Earth Intelligence platform and geospatial data marketplace based in Austin, Texas.SkyFi is a private Earth Intelligence platform and geospatial data marketplace based in Austin, Texas.
Founded 2021Austin, United States$13Mlast round Jan 2026 - 26
Canada JetlinesCanada Jetlines is an all-Canadian leisure airline providing passengers with travel to destinations within the U.S., Caribbean, and Mexico.Canada Jetlines is an all-Canadian leisure airline providing passengers with travel to destinations within the U.S., Caribbean, and Mexico.
Founded 2021Mississauga, Canada$10Mlast round Sept 2023 - 27
Kreios SpaceKreios Space is a Spanish deep-tech startup founded in 2021, specializing in Air-Breathing Electric Propulsion (ABEP) systems.Kreios Space is a Spanish deep-tech startup founded in 2021, specializing in Air-Breathing Electric Propulsion (ABEP) systems.
Founded 2021Vigo, Spain$9.5Mlast round Sept 2025 - 28
Uplift360Uplift360 is a cleantech startup focused on developing chemical-based technologies for recycling and reusing advanced materials, particularly in the defence andUplift360 is a cleantech startup focused on developing chemical-based technologies for recycling and reusing advanced materials, particularly in the defence and
Founded 2021Luxembourg City, Luxembourg$8.7Mlast round Feb 2026 - 29
AetheroAethero is a space technology company that specializes in high-performance, radiation-hardened computers and edge computing solutions for various space platformAethero is a space technology company that specializes in high-performance, radiation-hardened computers and edge computing solutions for various space platform
Founded 2021San Francisco, United States$8.4Mlast round Jun 2025 - 30
Proteus SpaceProteus Space is an aerospace and defense startup based in Los Angeles, California, founded in May 2021 by David Kervin and Andrew Shapiro.Proteus Space is an aerospace and defense startup based in Los Angeles, California, founded in May 2021 by David Kervin and Andrew Shapiro.
Founded 2021Los Angeles, United States$6.1Mlast round Mar 2025 - 31
Orbital Outpost XOrbital Outpost X building the space infrastructure of the future to enable the development of LEO as a stepping stone for colonizing space.Orbital Outpost X building the space infrastructure of the future to enable the development of LEO as a stepping stone for colonizing space.
Founded 2021Mountain View, United States$5.0Mlast round May 2023 - 32
Charter SpaceCharter Space is a privately held space technology and fintech company founded in 2021, based in El Segundo, California.Charter Space is a privately held space technology and fintech company founded in 2021, based in El Segundo, California.
Founded 2021El Segundo, United States$5.0Mlast round Oct 2026 - 33
Space DOTSSpace DOTS® (Space Data & Orbital Testing Solutions) is a UK-based space technology startup founded in 2021 and headquartered in London.Space DOTS® (Space Data & Orbital Testing Solutions) is a UK-based space technology startup founded in 2021 and headquartered in London.
Founded 2021London, United Kingdom$4.9Mlast round Sept 2025 - 34
GalaxEyeGalaxEye is a space technology startup based in Bengaluru, India, founded in May 2021 by five IIT Madras graduates.GalaxEye is a space technology startup based in Bengaluru, India, founded in May 2021 by five IIT Madras graduates.
Founded 2021Bengaluru, India$4.8Mlast round Mar 2026 - 35
Cosmic AerospaceCosmic Aerospace is a US-European aerospace startup founded in 2021 and based in Centennial, Colorado, with operations in Sint-Truiden, Belgium.Cosmic Aerospace is a US-European aerospace startup founded in 2021 and based in Centennial, Colorado, with operations in Sint-Truiden, Belgium.
Founded 2021Centennial, United States$4.5Mlast round Feb 2024 - 36
Continuum Space SystemsContinuum Space Systems is a Pasadena, California-based Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company founded in 2021.Continuum Space Systems is a Pasadena, California-based Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company founded in 2021.
Founded 2021Pasadena, United States$3.0Mlast round Jun 2023 - 37
OhmSpaceFor spacecraft manufacturers/primes/integrators who need a propulsion system for their satellites, OhmSpace provides ground-breaking thruster technology that coFor spacecraft manufacturers/primes/integrators who need a propulsion system for their satellites, OhmSpace provides ground-breaking thruster technology that co
Founded 2021Rome, Italy$2.9Mlast round Oct 2025 - 38
Drone ExpressDrone Express is a full-service logistics company that uses airborne autonomous drones for local package delivery.Drone Express is a full-service logistics company that uses airborne autonomous drones for local package delivery.
Founded 2021Dayton, United States$2.7Mlast round Jun 2026 - 39
ColibrivA new era is being born in the world of aviation with the creation of hydrogen aircraft will help us achieve sustainability.A new era is being born in the world of aviation with the creation of hydrogen aircraft will help us achieve sustainability.
Founded 2021Denver, United States$2.6Mlast round Apr 2026 - 40
WINGITWingIt is a mobile app that offers private jet booking which helps to share flight costs and also allows paying through crypto.WingIt is a mobile app that offers private jet booking which helps to share flight costs and also allows paying through crypto.
Founded 2021France$2.5Mlast round Jun 2015 - 41
AstradyneAstradyne S.r.l.Astradyne S.r.l.
Founded 2021Bari, Italy$2.4Mlast round Sept 2025 - 42
Little Place LabsBuilding machine learning solutions for space edge computing in a scalable way.Building machine learning solutions for space edge computing in a scalable way.
Founded 2021Houston, United States$2.3Mlast round Jul 2025 - 43
Mission SpaceReal-time space weather forecasting system, designed to safeguard both space and Earth-based assets.Real-time space weather forecasting system, designed to safeguard both space and Earth-based assets.
Founded 2021Luxembourg, Luxembourg$1.3Mlast round Sept 2023 - 44
Integer TechnologiesInteger Technologies is a defense technology and software company founded in 2021 and based in Columbia, South Carolina.Integer Technologies is a defense technology and software company founded in 2021 and based in Columbia, South Carolina.
Founded 2021Columbia, Netherlands$1.2Mlast round Sept 2025 - 45
NetcarbonNetcarbon is a Bordeaux-based startup founded in 2022 that provides a SaaS platform utilizing satellite data and artificial intelligence to measure, simulate, aNetcarbon is a Bordeaux-based startup founded in 2022 that provides a SaaS platform utilizing satellite data and artificial intelligence to measure, simulate, a
Founded 2021Bordeaux, France$1.1Mlast round Jun 2024 - 46
AzzeraAzzera is a Canadian sustainability startup founded in 2021, based in Montreal, Quebec, with an additional office in Zurich, Switzerland.Azzera is a Canadian sustainability startup founded in 2021, based in Montreal, Quebec, with an additional office in Zurich, Switzerland.
Founded 2021Montreal, Canada$1.0Mlast round Jan 2024 - 47
VelontraVelontra provides hypersonic weapon technologies and attributable aerospace solutions.Velontra provides hypersonic weapon technologies and attributable aerospace solutions.
Founded 2021Cincinnati, United States$1.0Mlast round Jul 2022 - 48
Astron SystemsAstron Systems is a UK-based rocket company focused on transforming the space launch industry.Astron Systems is a UK-based rocket company focused on transforming the space launch industry.
Founded 2021Didcot, United Kingdom$590Klast round Apr 2026 - 49
PlasmosPlasmos is a space logistics and propulsion startup based in Upland/Palo Alto, California, founded in 2021.Plasmos is a space logistics and propulsion startup based in Upland/Palo Alto, California, founded in 2021.
Founded 2021Upland, United States$550Klast round Jun 2022 - 50
Viridian SpaceViridian Space develops a propulsion technology intended to use oxygen to stay in ultra-low earth orbit.Viridian Space develops a propulsion technology intended to use oxygen to stay in ultra-low earth orbit.
Founded 2021Culver City, United States$517Klast round Nov 2025
Redondo Beach, United States
Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany
Arendal, Norway
Payerne, Switzerland
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Amsterdam, Netherlands
Boulogne-Billancourt, France
Mississauga, Canada
Vigo, Spain
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
London, United Kingdom
Bengaluru, India
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