# Top 50 Aerospace & Space Startups Founded in 2022 by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded aerospace & Space startups founded in 2022, ranked by total funding raised: $5.6B combined.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/aerospace-startups-founded-2022 (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**Castelion** Castelion is a privately held defense technology and aerospace manufacturing company founded in November 2022 by former SpaceX executives Bryon Hargis, Sean Pit](https://millionrounds.com/company/castelion) Castelion is a privately held defense technology and aerospace manufacturing company founded in November 2022 by former SpaceX executives Bryon Hargis, Sean Pit *Founded* 2022 Torrance, United States **$1.3B** last round Aug 2026
- 2 [**Apex** 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.](https://millionrounds.com/company/apex) 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* 2022 Los Angeles, United States **$1.1B** last round Oct 2026
- 3 [**Mach Industries** Mach Industries is a defense technology startup based in Huntington Beach, California, founded in 2023.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mach-industries) Mach Industries is a defense technology startup based in Huntington Beach, California, founded in 2023. *Founded* 2022 Huntington Beach, United States **$1.0B** last round Sept 2026
- 4 [**True Anomaly** True Anomaly is a defense technology company specializing in space defense.](https://millionrounds.com/company/true-anomaly) True Anomaly is a defense technology company specializing in space defense. *Founded* 2022 Englewood, United States **$860M** last round May 2026
- 5 [**K2 Space** K2 Space focuses on the latest generation of launch vehicles that will open the doors to the solar system.](https://millionrounds.com/company/k2-space) K2 Space focuses on the latest generation of launch vehicles that will open the doors to the solar system. *Founded* 2022 Torrance, United States **$750M** last round Jul 2026
- 6 [**Orbital** Orbital is an automated data platform that connects, secures, and manages data.](https://millionrounds.com/company/orbital) Orbital is an automated data platform that connects, secures, and manages data. *Founded* 2022 London, United Kingdom **$71M** last round Jun 2026
- 7 [**UNIVITY** UNIVITY is a Paris-based SpaceTech startup founded in 2022, specializing in building a neutral, wholesale space infrastructure.](https://millionrounds.com/company/univity) UNIVITY is a Paris-based SpaceTech startup founded in 2022, specializing in building a neutral, wholesale space infrastructure. *Founded* 2022 Paris, France **$68M** last round Apr 2026
- 8 [**Arbor Energy** Arbor Energy is a renewable energy company based in El Segundo, California, founded in 2022.](https://millionrounds.com/company/arbor-energy) Arbor Energy is a renewable energy company based in El Segundo, California, founded in 2022. *Founded* 2022 El Segundo, United States **$55M** last round Oct 2025
- 9 [**Unastella** Unastella operates its own launch vehicles to provide human space travel platform services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/unastella) Unastella operates its own launch vehicles to provide human space travel platform services. *Founded* 2022 Seoul, South Korea **$39M** last round Jun 2026
- 10 [**Latitude** Next generation, collaborative, BI](https://millionrounds.com/company/latitude) Next generation, collaborative, BI *Founded* 2022 San Francisco, France **$38M** last round Sept 2026
- 11 [**Swarm Aero** Swarm Aero is a defense technology startup founded in 2022, based in Oxnard, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/swarm-aero) Swarm Aero is a defense technology startup founded in 2022, based in Oxnard, California. *Founded* 2022 Oxnard, United States **$35M** last round Mar 2026
- 12 [**Dream Chasing Sky** Dream Chasing Sky specializes on electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft research and development.](https://millionrounds.com/company/dream-chasing-sky) Dream Chasing Sky specializes on electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft research and development. *Founded* 2022 Beijing **$28M** last round Dec 2025
- 13 [**U-Space** U Space is a marketing firm that provides digital advertising, branding, and web design services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/u-space) U Space is a marketing firm that provides digital advertising, branding, and web design services. *Founded* 2022 France **$28M** last round Nov 2025
- 14 [**Ethereal Exploration Guild** Ethereal Exploration Guild, based in Bangalore, India, is a space technology startup founded in 2022.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ethereal-exploration-guild) Ethereal Exploration Guild, based in Bangalore, India, is a space technology startup founded in 2022. *Founded* 2022 Bengaluru, India **$21M** last round Jan 2026
- 15 [**EtherealX** EtherealX designs, develops, and manufactures next-generation launch vehicles and spacecraft.](https://millionrounds.com/company/etherealx) EtherealX designs, develops, and manufactures next-generation launch vehicles and spacecraft. *Founded* 2022 Bengaluru, India **$21M** last round Jan 2026
- 16 [**Innovative Space Carrier** Innovative Space Carrier Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/innovative-space-carrier) Innovative Space Carrier Inc. *Founded* 2022 Chuo City, Japan **$20M** last 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.](https://millionrounds.com/company/karman) We want to mine space resources from near-Earth asteroids to provide abundant, sustainable energy and resources in space and for Earth. *Founded* 2022 Denver, United States **$20M** last round Feb 2025
- 18 [**Foundational** Foundational is a modern data management platform that focuses on analyzing source code, query logs, schemas, and metadata throughout the data lifecycle.](https://millionrounds.com/company/foundational) Foundational is a modern data management platform that focuses on analyzing source code, query logs, schemas, and metadata throughout the data lifecycle. *Founded* 2022 San Francisco, United Kingdom **$19M** last round Oct 2026
- 19 [**DeFli Networks** Infrastructure for Unmanned Airspace](https://millionrounds.com/company/defli-networks) Infrastructure for Unmanned Airspace *Founded* 2022 New York, United States **$16M** last round Apr 2024
- 20 [**InspeCity** InspeCity, also known as InspeCity Space Laboratories Pvt.](https://millionrounds.com/company/inspecity) InspeCity, also known as InspeCity Space Laboratories Pvt. *Founded* 2022 Thane, India **$14M** last round Aug 2025
- 21 [**Huayu Xianxiang** Huayu Xianxiang is committed to transforming technological achievements and product development of new general aviation aircraft.](https://millionrounds.com/company/huayu-xianxiang) Huayu Xianxiang is committed to transforming technological achievements and product development of new general aviation aircraft. *Founded* 2022 Xian Shi **$14M** last round Nov 2024
- 22 [**Space Kinetic** Building resilient in-space supply lines.](https://millionrounds.com/company/space-kinetic) Building resilient in-space supply lines. *Founded* 2022 Albuquerque, United States **$12M** last round Aug 2025
- 23 [**Spaceflux** Spaceflux is a UK-based space technology company founded in 2022, specializing in sovereign Space Situational Awareness (SSA) and Space Domain Awareness (SDA) services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/spaceflux) 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* 2022 London, United Kingdom **$12M** last round Apr 2026
- 24 [**Overview Energy** Overview Energy is an aerospace startup based in Ashburn, Virginia, founded in 2022.](https://millionrounds.com/company/overview-energy) Overview Energy is an aerospace startup based in Ashburn, Virginia, founded in 2022. *Founded* 2022 Ashburn, United States **$12M** last round Jul 2024
- 25 [**Skyfire AI** Skyfire | AI is an artificial intelligence company based in Huntsville, Alabama, founded in 2022 by Don Mathis.](https://millionrounds.com/company/skyfire-ai) Skyfire | AI is an artificial intelligence company based in Huntsville, Alabama, founded in 2022 by Don Mathis. *Founded* 2022 Hope, United States **$11M** last round Mar 2026
- 26 [**Jeh Aerospace** JEH Aerospace offers manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain management solutions to the global aerospace & defense industry.](https://millionrounds.com/company/jeh-aerospace) JEH Aerospace offers manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain management solutions to the global aerospace & defense industry. *Founded* 2022 India **$11M** last round Aug 2025
- 27 [**NordSpace** NordSpace is an aerospace company that provides an end-to-end responsive space launch system.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nordspace) NordSpace is an aerospace company that provides an end-to-end responsive space launch system. *Founded* 2022 Markham, Canada **$11M** last round May 2026
- 28 [**Samara Aerospace** Samara Aerospace is a technology company focused on advancing satellite design with its innovative Hummingbird satellite bus.](https://millionrounds.com/company/samara-aerospace) Samara Aerospace is a technology company focused on advancing satellite design with its innovative Hummingbird satellite bus. *Founded* 2022 San Francisco, United States **$10M** last round Feb 2026
- 29 [**Dark** Dark was a Paris-based aerospace and defense startup founded in 2021 by former MBDA engineers Clyde Laheyne and Guillaume Orvain.](https://millionrounds.com/company/dark) Dark was a Paris-based aerospace and defense startup founded in 2021 by former MBDA engineers Clyde Laheyne and Guillaume Orvain. *Founded* 2022 Paris, France **$9.4M** last round Apr 2024
- 30 [**Argo Space** Argo Space is a U.S.-based aerospace company founded in 2022 by former SpaceX engineers Robert, Ryan, and Kirby Carlisle.](https://millionrounds.com/company/argo-space) Argo Space is a U.S.-based aerospace company founded in 2022 by former SpaceX engineers Robert, Ryan, and Kirby Carlisle. *Founded* 2022 El Segundo, United States **$7.9M** last round Oct 2024
- 31 [**GATE Space** GATE Space is a developer of a technology designed to enable the next generation of space mobility.](https://millionrounds.com/company/gate-space) GATE Space is a developer of a technology designed to enable the next generation of space mobility. *Founded* 2022 Wien, United States **$7.8M** last round Jun 2026
- 32 [**XDLINX Space Labs** Founded in 2022, our company has evolved towards innovation in the space technology industry, driven by ambition and the constant pursuit of excellence.](https://millionrounds.com/company/xdlinx-space-labs) Founded in 2022, our company has evolved towards innovation in the space technology industry, driven by ambition and the constant pursuit of excellence. *Founded* 2022 Hyderabad, India **$7.0M** last round Oct 2024
- 33 [**Sisir Radar** Sisir Radar is an Indian spacetech and deeptech company located in Kolkata.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sisir-radar) Sisir Radar is an Indian spacetech and deeptech company located in Kolkata. *Founded* 2022 Kolkata, India **$7.0M** last round Dec 2025
- 34 [**AIRMO** AIRMO GmbH is a German startup founded in 2022, specializing in climate-tech and space-tech solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/airmo) AIRMO GmbH is a German startup founded in 2022, specializing in climate-tech and space-tech solutions. *Founded* 2022 Munich, Germany **$5.8M** last round Mar 2026
- 35 [**Origin Robotics** Origin Robotics is a Latvian defense technology company founded in March 2022 in Riga.](https://millionrounds.com/company/origin-robotics) Origin Robotics is a Latvian defense technology company founded in March 2022 in Riga. *Founded* 2022 Riga, Latvia **$4.8M** last round Nov 2024
- 36 [**Airhart Aeronautics** Airhart Aeronautics is an aviation startup based in Johannesburg, South Africa, founded by former SpaceX engineer Nikita Ermoshkin.](https://millionrounds.com/company/airhart-aeronautics) Airhart Aeronautics is an aviation startup based in Johannesburg, South Africa, founded by former SpaceX engineer Nikita Ermoshkin. *Founded* 2022 Long Beach, United States **$4.6M** last round Oct 2025
- 37 [**Maple Aviation** Maple Aviation is a German startup founded in 2023, located in Ottobrunn, with a focus on autonomous drone technology for healthcare logistics.](https://millionrounds.com/company/maple-aviation) Maple Aviation is a German startup founded in 2023, located in Ottobrunn, with a focus on autonomous drone technology for healthcare logistics. *Founded* 2022 Ottobrunn, Germany **$4.6M** last round Jun 2026
- 38 [**Amini** Amini is a deep tech climate technology company founded in late 2022 by Kate Kallot, a former executive at NVIDIA and Arm.](https://millionrounds.com/company/amini) Amini is a deep tech climate technology company founded in late 2022 by Kate Kallot, a former executive at NVIDIA and Arm. *Founded* 2022 Nairobi, United States **$4.0M** last round Nov 2023
- 39 [**AdapTronics** AdapTronics is an Italian deep-tech startup founded in 2022 as a spin-off from the University of Bologna.](https://millionrounds.com/company/adaptronics) AdapTronics is an Italian deep-tech startup founded in 2022 as a spin-off from the University of Bologna. *Founded* 2022 Bologna, Italy **$3.6M** last round Nov 2025
- 40 [**Unmanned Defense Systems** Unmanned Defense Systems researches, develops, designs, and manufactures tactical military UAV systems.](https://millionrounds.com/company/unmanned-defense-systems) Unmanned Defense Systems researches, develops, designs, and manufactures tactical military UAV systems. *Founded* 2022 Vilnius, Lithuania **$3.5M** last round May 2024
- 41 [**Revolv Space** Revolv Space is a dynamic aerospace startup focused on designing, manufacturing, and testing essential components for small satellites, also known as smallsats.](https://millionrounds.com/company/revolv-space) Revolv Space is a dynamic aerospace startup focused on designing, manufacturing, and testing essential components for small satellites, also known as smallsats. *Founded* 2022 Turin, Italy **$2.8M** last round Nov 2026
- 42 [**Bavovna AI** Bavovna AI is a technology company founded in 2022, based in Charleston, South Carolina.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bavovna-ai) Bavovna AI is a technology company founded in 2022, based in Charleston, South Carolina. *Founded* 2022 Charleston, United States **$2.7M** last round Nov 2024
- 43 [**Nullspace Inc.** Nullspace, Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nullspace-inc) Nullspace, Inc. *Founded* 2022 Huntsville, United States **$2.5M** last round Aug 2025
- 44 [**Estuaire** Estuaire aims to empower the aviation industry by reducing its environmental impact.](https://millionrounds.com/company/estuaire) Estuaire aims to empower the aviation industry by reducing its environmental impact. *Founded* 2022 Paris, France **$2.4M** last round Jun 2024
- 45 [**ArcSpace** There is no economic growth without proper infrastructure.](https://millionrounds.com/company/arcspace) There is no economic growth without proper infrastructure. *Founded* 2022 Paris, France **$2.3M** last round Aug 2026
- 46 [**OSMOS X** OSMOS X is a French deep-tech company based in Bruz, Rennes, founded in 2022.](https://millionrounds.com/company/osmos-x) OSMOS X is a French deep-tech company based in Bruz, Rennes, founded in 2022. *Founded* 2022 Rennes, France **$2.2M** last round Jun 2024
- 47 [**MESPAC** MESPAC is an innovative Italian technology startup founded in 2022, emerging from the Marine Offshore Renewable Energy Lab at the Politecnico di Torino.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mespac) MESPAC is an innovative Italian technology startup founded in 2022, emerging from the Marine Offshore Renewable Energy Lab at the Politecnico di Torino. *Founded* 2022 Turin, Italy **$1.5M** last round Feb 2025
- 48 [**QubitSolve** QubitSolve is developing a software that helps helps engineers in conducting fast and accurate CFD simulations on quantum computers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/qubitsolve) QubitSolve is developing a software that helps helps engineers in conducting fast and accurate CFD simulations on quantum computers. *Founded* 2022 Morgantown, United States **$1.2M** last round Sept 2025
- 49 [**Aerobotics7** A7 is building AI-driven drone platform that detects and neutralizes landmines.](https://millionrounds.com/company/aerobotics7) A7 is building AI-driven drone platform that detects and neutralizes landmines. *Founded* 2022 San Francisco, United States **$1.1M** last round Sept 2025
- 50 [**AutoNeura** AutoNeura is an early-stage start-up with the vision of improving the connection with physics and engineering through control systems.](https://millionrounds.com/company/autoneura) AutoNeura is an early-stage start-up with the vision of improving the connection with physics and engineering through control systems. *Founded* 2022 Coventry, United Kingdom **$213K** last round May 2023

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

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