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Aerospace & Space startups founded in 2022
51 aerospace & Space startups founded in 2022 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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CastelionCastelion is a privately held defense technology and aerospace manufacturing company founded in November 2022 by former SpaceX executives Bryon Hargis, Sean PitCastelion is a privately held defense technology and aerospace manufacturing company founded in November 2022 by former SpaceX executives Bryon Hargis, Sean Pit
Founded 2022Torrance, United States$1.3Blast round Aug 2026 - 2
ApexIan Cinnamon, CEO, and Max Benassi, CTO, founded Apex in 2022 to solve one of the space industry's biggest challenges: the satellite production bottleneck.Ian Cinnamon, CEO, and Max Benassi, CTO, founded Apex in 2022 to solve one of the space industry's biggest challenges: the satellite production bottleneck.
Founded 2022Los Angeles, United States$1.1Blast round Oct 2026 - 3
Mach IndustriesMach Industries is a defense technology startup based in Huntington Beach, California, founded in 2023.Mach Industries is a defense technology startup based in Huntington Beach, California, founded in 2023.
Founded 2022Huntington Beach, United States$1.0Blast round Sept 2026 - 4
True AnomalyTrue Anomaly is a defense technology company specializing in space defense.True Anomaly is a defense technology company specializing in space defense.
Founded 2022Englewood, United States$860Mlast round May 2026 - 5
K2 SpaceK2 Space focuses on the latest generation of launch vehicles that will open the doors to the solar system.K2 Space focuses on the latest generation of launch vehicles that will open the doors to the solar system.
Founded 2022Torrance, United States$750Mlast round Jul 2026 - 6
OrbitalOrbital is an automated data platform that connects, secures, and manages data.Orbital is an automated data platform that connects, secures, and manages data.
Founded 2022London, United Kingdom$71Mlast round Jun 2026 - 7
UNIVITYUNIVITY is a Paris-based SpaceTech startup founded in 2022, specializing in building a neutral, wholesale space infrastructure.UNIVITY is a Paris-based SpaceTech startup founded in 2022, specializing in building a neutral, wholesale space infrastructure.
Founded 2022Paris, France$68Mlast round Apr 2026 - 8
Arbor EnergyArbor Energy is a renewable energy company based in El Segundo, California, founded in 2022.Arbor Energy is a renewable energy company based in El Segundo, California, founded in 2022.
Founded 2022El Segundo, United States$55Mlast round Oct 2025 - 9
UnastellaUnastella operates its own launch vehicles to provide human space travel platform services.Unastella operates its own launch vehicles to provide human space travel platform services.
Founded 2022Seoul, South Korea$39Mlast round Jun 2026 - 10
LatitudeNext generation, collaborative, BINext generation, collaborative, BI
Founded 2022San Francisco, France$38Mlast round Sept 2026 - 11
Swarm AeroSwarm Aero is a defense technology startup founded in 2022, based in Oxnard, California.Swarm Aero is a defense technology startup founded in 2022, based in Oxnard, California.
Founded 2022Oxnard, United States$35Mlast round Mar 2026 - 12Dream Chasing SkyDream Chasing Sky specializes on electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft research and development.
Dream Chasing Sky specializes on electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft research and development.
Founded 2022Beijing$28Mlast round Dec 2025 - 13
U-SpaceU Space is a marketing firm that provides digital advertising, branding, and web design services.U Space is a marketing firm that provides digital advertising, branding, and web design services.
Founded 2022France$28Mlast round Nov 2025 - 14
Ethereal Exploration GuildEthereal Exploration Guild, based in Bangalore, India, is a space technology startup founded in 2022.Ethereal Exploration Guild, based in Bangalore, India, is a space technology startup founded in 2022.
Founded 2022Bengaluru, India$21Mlast round Jan 2026 - 15EtherealXEtherealX designs, develops, and manufactures next-generation launch vehicles and spacecraft.
EtherealX designs, develops, and manufactures next-generation launch vehicles and spacecraft.
Founded 2022Bengaluru, India$21Mlast round Jan 2026 - 16
Innovative Space CarrierInnovative Space Carrier Inc.Innovative Space Carrier Inc.
Founded 2022Chuo City, Japan$20Mlast round Mar 2026 - 17
Karman+We want to mine space resources from near-Earth asteroids to provide abundant, sustainable energy and resources in space and for Earth.We want to mine space resources from near-Earth asteroids to provide abundant, sustainable energy and resources in space and for Earth.
Founded 2022Denver, United States$20Mlast round Feb 2025 - 18
FoundationalFoundational is a modern data management platform that focuses on analyzing source code, query logs, schemas, and metadata throughout the data lifecycle.Foundational is a modern data management platform that focuses on analyzing source code, query logs, schemas, and metadata throughout the data lifecycle.
Founded 2022San Francisco, United Kingdom$19Mlast round Oct 2026 - 19
DeFli NetworksInfrastructure for Unmanned AirspaceInfrastructure for Unmanned Airspace
Founded 2022New York, United States$16Mlast round Apr 2024 - 20
InspeCityInspeCity, also known as InspeCity Space Laboratories Pvt.InspeCity, also known as InspeCity Space Laboratories Pvt.
Founded 2022Thane, India$14Mlast round Aug 2025 - 21Huayu XianxiangHuayu Xianxiang is committed to transforming technological achievements and product development of new general aviation aircraft.
Huayu Xianxiang is committed to transforming technological achievements and product development of new general aviation aircraft.
Founded 2022Xian Shi$14Mlast round Nov 2024 - 22
Space KineticBuilding resilient in-space supply lines.Building resilient in-space supply lines.
Founded 2022Albuquerque, United States$12Mlast round Aug 2025 - 23
SpacefluxSpaceflux is a UK-based space technology company founded in 2022, specializing in sovereign Space Situational Awareness (SSA) and Space Domain Awareness (SDA) services.Spaceflux is a UK-based space technology company founded in 2022, specializing in sovereign Space Situational Awareness (SSA) and Space Domain Awareness (SDA) services.
Founded 2022London, United Kingdom$12Mlast round Apr 2026 - 24
Overview EnergyOverview Energy is an aerospace startup based in Ashburn, Virginia, founded in 2022.Overview Energy is an aerospace startup based in Ashburn, Virginia, founded in 2022.
Founded 2022Ashburn, United States$12Mlast round Jul 2024 - 25
Skyfire AISkyfire | AI is an artificial intelligence company based in Huntsville, Alabama, founded in 2022 by Don Mathis.Skyfire | AI is an artificial intelligence company based in Huntsville, Alabama, founded in 2022 by Don Mathis.
Founded 2022Hope, United States$11Mlast round Mar 2026 - 26
Jeh AerospaceJEH Aerospace offers manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain management solutions to the global aerospace & defense industry.JEH Aerospace offers manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain management solutions to the global aerospace & defense industry.
Founded 2022India$11Mlast round Aug 2025 - 27
NordSpaceNordSpace is an aerospace company that provides an end-to-end responsive space launch system.NordSpace is an aerospace company that provides an end-to-end responsive space launch system.
Founded 2022Markham, Canada$11Mlast round May 2026 - 28
Samara AerospaceSamara Aerospace is a technology company focused on advancing satellite design with its innovative Hummingbird satellite bus.Samara Aerospace is a technology company focused on advancing satellite design with its innovative Hummingbird satellite bus.
Founded 2022San Francisco, United States$10Mlast round Feb 2026 - 29
DarkDark was a Paris-based aerospace and defense startup founded in 2021 by former MBDA engineers Clyde Laheyne and Guillaume Orvain.Dark was a Paris-based aerospace and defense startup founded in 2021 by former MBDA engineers Clyde Laheyne and Guillaume Orvain.
Founded 2022Paris, France$9.4Mlast round Apr 2024 - 30
Argo SpaceArgo Space is a U.S.-based aerospace company founded in 2022 by former SpaceX engineers Robert, Ryan, and Kirby Carlisle.Argo Space is a U.S.-based aerospace company founded in 2022 by former SpaceX engineers Robert, Ryan, and Kirby Carlisle.
Founded 2022El Segundo, United States$7.9Mlast round Oct 2024 - 31
GATE SpaceGATE Space is a developer of a technology designed to enable the next generation of space mobility.GATE Space is a developer of a technology designed to enable the next generation of space mobility.
Founded 2022Wien, United States$7.8Mlast round Jun 2026 - 32
XDLINX Space LabsFounded in 2022, our company has evolved towards innovation in the space technology industry, driven by ambition and the constant pursuit of excellence.Founded in 2022, our company has evolved towards innovation in the space technology industry, driven by ambition and the constant pursuit of excellence.
Founded 2022Hyderabad, India$7.0Mlast round Oct 2024 - 33
Sisir RadarSisir Radar is an Indian spacetech and deeptech company located in Kolkata.Sisir Radar is an Indian spacetech and deeptech company located in Kolkata.
Founded 2022Kolkata, India$7.0Mlast round Dec 2025 - 34
AIRMOAIRMO GmbH is a German startup founded in 2022, specializing in climate-tech and space-tech solutions.AIRMO GmbH is a German startup founded in 2022, specializing in climate-tech and space-tech solutions.
Founded 2022Munich, Germany$5.8Mlast round Mar 2026 - 35
Origin RoboticsOrigin Robotics is a Latvian defense technology company founded in March 2022 in Riga.Origin Robotics is a Latvian defense technology company founded in March 2022 in Riga.
Founded 2022Riga, Latvia$4.8Mlast round Nov 2024 - 36
Airhart AeronauticsAirhart Aeronautics is an aviation startup based in Johannesburg, South Africa, founded by former SpaceX engineer Nikita Ermoshkin.Airhart Aeronautics is an aviation startup based in Johannesburg, South Africa, founded by former SpaceX engineer Nikita Ermoshkin.
Founded 2022Long Beach, United States$4.6Mlast round Oct 2025 - 37
Maple AviationMaple Aviation is a German startup founded in 2023, located in Ottobrunn, with a focus on autonomous drone technology for healthcare logistics.Maple Aviation is a German startup founded in 2023, located in Ottobrunn, with a focus on autonomous drone technology for healthcare logistics.
Founded 2022Ottobrunn, Germany$4.6Mlast round Jun 2026 - 38
AminiAmini is a deep tech climate technology company founded in late 2022 by Kate Kallot, a former executive at NVIDIA and Arm.Amini is a deep tech climate technology company founded in late 2022 by Kate Kallot, a former executive at NVIDIA and Arm.
Founded 2022Nairobi, United States$4.0Mlast round Nov 2023 - 39
AdapTronicsAdapTronics is an Italian deep-tech startup founded in 2022 as a spin-off from the University of Bologna.AdapTronics is an Italian deep-tech startup founded in 2022 as a spin-off from the University of Bologna.
Founded 2022Bologna, Italy$3.6Mlast round Nov 2025 - 40
Unmanned Defense SystemsUnmanned Defense Systems researches, develops, designs, and manufactures tactical military UAV systems.Unmanned Defense Systems researches, develops, designs, and manufactures tactical military UAV systems.
Founded 2022Vilnius, Lithuania$3.5Mlast round May 2024 - 41
Revolv SpaceRevolv Space is a dynamic aerospace startup focused on designing, manufacturing, and testing essential components for small satellites, also known as smallsats.Revolv Space is a dynamic aerospace startup focused on designing, manufacturing, and testing essential components for small satellites, also known as smallsats.
Founded 2022Turin, Italy$2.8Mlast round Nov 2026 - 42
Bavovna AIBavovna AI is a technology company founded in 2022, based in Charleston, South Carolina.Bavovna AI is a technology company founded in 2022, based in Charleston, South Carolina.
Founded 2022Charleston, United States$2.7Mlast round Nov 2024 - 43
Nullspace Inc.Nullspace, Inc.Nullspace, Inc.
Founded 2022Huntsville, United States$2.5Mlast round Aug 2025 - 44
EstuaireEstuaire aims to empower the aviation industry by reducing its environmental impact.Estuaire aims to empower the aviation industry by reducing its environmental impact.
Founded 2022Paris, France$2.4Mlast round Jun 2024 - 45
ArcSpaceThere is no economic growth without proper infrastructure.There is no economic growth without proper infrastructure.
Founded 2022Paris, France$2.3Mlast round Aug 2026 - 46
OSMOS XOSMOS X is a French deep-tech company based in Bruz, Rennes, founded in 2022.OSMOS X is a French deep-tech company based in Bruz, Rennes, founded in 2022.
Founded 2022Rennes, France$2.2Mlast round Jun 2024 - 47
MESPACMESPAC is an innovative Italian technology startup founded in 2022, emerging from the Marine Offshore Renewable Energy Lab at the Politecnico di Torino.MESPAC is an innovative Italian technology startup founded in 2022, emerging from the Marine Offshore Renewable Energy Lab at the Politecnico di Torino.
Founded 2022Turin, Italy$1.5Mlast round Feb 2025 - 48
QubitSolveQubitSolve is developing a software that helps helps engineers in conducting fast and accurate CFD simulations on quantum computers.QubitSolve is developing a software that helps helps engineers in conducting fast and accurate CFD simulations on quantum computers.
Founded 2022Morgantown, United States$1.2Mlast round Sept 2025 - 49
Aerobotics7A7 is building AI-driven drone platform that detects and neutralizes landmines.A7 is building AI-driven drone platform that detects and neutralizes landmines.
Founded 2022San Francisco, United States$1.1Mlast round Sept 2025 - 50
AutoNeuraAutoNeura is an early-stage start-up with the vision of improving the connection with physics and engineering through control systems.AutoNeura is an early-stage start-up with the vision of improving the connection with physics and engineering through control systems.
Founded 2022Coventry, United Kingdom$213Klast round May 2023
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