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Space startups in Europe
249 space startups in Europe have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $18B between them, with the United Kingdom the most common home.
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OneWebOneWeb is building a space-based communications network that delivers high-speed, low-latency internet access.OneWeb is building a space-based communications network that delivers high-speed, low-latency internet access.
Founded 2012Winchester, United Kingdom$3.3Blast round Aug 2021 - 2
ICEYEICEYE is a Finnish technology company specializing in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite imaging.
ICEYE is a Finnish technology company specializing in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite imaging.
Founded 2015Espoo, Finland$3.0Blast round Aug 2026 - 3
Avolon HoldingsAvolon is an international aircraft leasing company, headquartered in IrelandAvolon is an international aircraft leasing company, headquartered in Ireland
Founded -Dublin, Ireland$2.0Blast round Apr 2026 - 4
Quantum SystemsQuantum Systems GmbH is a German technology company based in Gilching, near Munich.Quantum Systems GmbH is a German technology company based in Gilching, near Munich.
Founded 2015Gilching, Germany$1.6Blast round Jul 2026 - 5
Vertical AerospaceVertical Aerospace provides aircraft wheel and brake component repair, overhaul, parts sales/exchange, and inventory management services.Vertical Aerospace provides aircraft wheel and brake component repair, overhaul, parts sales/exchange, and inventory management services.
Founded 2016Bristol, United Kingdom$850Mlast round Mar 2026 - 6
Open CosmosOpen Cosmos is a UK-based space technology company that specializes in end-to-end satellite mission services.Open Cosmos is a UK-based space technology company that specializes in end-to-end satellite mission services.
Founded 2015Didcot, United Kingdom$737Mlast round Oct 2026 - 7
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 - 8
Isar AerospaceIsar Aerospace is a prominent German aerospace company and launch service provider based in Ottobrunn, near Munich.Isar Aerospace is a prominent German aerospace company and launch service provider based in Ottobrunn, near Munich.
Founded 2018Ottobrunn, Germany$487Mlast round Jun 2026 - 9
PhysicsXPhysicsX is a London-based deeptech company that develops an AI-native engineering software platform aimed at transforming how industrial organizations design, PhysicsX is a London-based deeptech company that develops an AI-native engineering software platform aimed at transforming how industrial organizations design,
Founded 2019London, United Kingdom$477Mlast round Jun 2026 - 10
Cambridge AerospaceCambridge Aerospace is a UK-based defense technology startup founded in September 2024.Cambridge Aerospace is a UK-based defense technology startup founded in September 2024.
Founded 2024Cambridge, United Kingdom$400Mlast round Aug 2026 - 11
D-OrbitD-Orbit is the first in-space transportation company, providing solutions for moving, precise deployment and removing satellites.D-Orbit is the first in-space transportation company, providing solutions for moving, precise deployment and removing satellites.
Founded 2011Fino Mornasco, Italy$355Mlast round Jan 2026 - 12
Onodrim IndustriesOnodrim Industries is a tech company that focuses on mission-critical systems across defence manufacturing, advanced sensing.Onodrim Industries is a tech company that focuses on mission-critical systems across defence manufacturing, advanced sensing.
Founded -Amsterdam, Netherlands$347Mlast round Nov 2026 - 13
PLD SpacePLD Space is a space technology company that develops reusable rockets.PLD Space is a space technology company that develops reusable rockets.
Founded 2011Elche, Spain$336Mlast round Sept 2026 - 14
EnduroSatEnduroSat is a Bulgarian satellite manufacturer and space service provider based in Sofia, founded in 2015 by Raycho Raychev.EnduroSat is a Bulgarian satellite manufacturer and space service provider based in Sofia, founded in 2015 by Raycho Raychev.
Founded 2015Sofia, Bulgaria$309Mlast round Sept 2026 - 15
LiliumLilium is an aircraft company that is developing an electrically powered aircraft.Lilium is an aircraft company that is developing an electrically powered aircraft.
Founded -Gauting, Germany$204Mlast round May 2024 - 16
Aura AeroAURA AERO aims to serve mankind by designing and manufacturing aircraft that accelerate air transport decarbonizationAURA AERO aims to serve mankind by designing and manufacturing aircraft that accelerate air transport decarbonization
Founded 2018Cugnaux, France$201Mlast round Apr 2026 - 17
SHIELD SPACESHIELD SPACE is a UK defence technology company located in Lincoln, England.SHIELD SPACE is a UK defence technology company located in Lincoln, England.
Founded 2025Lincoln, United Kingdom$191Mlast round Jan 2026 - 18
XoopleXoople develops Earth intelligence solutions by integrating geospatial data with AI to analyze physical changes on the planet.Xoople develops Earth intelligence solutions by integrating geospatial data with AI to analyze physical changes on the planet.
Founded -Madrid, Spain$155Mlast round Apr 2026 - 19
HypersonicaHypersonica is an Anglo-German defense and aerospace company founded in late 2023, focused on developing next-generation hypersonic systems for both military anHypersonica is an Anglo-German defense and aerospace company founded in late 2023, focused on developing next-generation hypersonic systems for both military an
Founded 2023Feldkirchen, Germany$140Mlast round Nov 2026 - 20
Flying WhalesFlying Whales is a French aeronautic start-up founded in 2012, based in Suresnes, France.Flying Whales is a French aeronautic start-up founded in 2012, based in Suresnes, France.
Founded 2012Suresnes, France$124Mlast round Jul 2022 - 21
EOS-X SpaceEOS-X Space is a European aerospace company founded in 2019, specializing in zero-emission space tourism.EOS-X Space is a European aerospace company founded in 2019, specializing in zero-emission space tourism.
Founded 2020Madrid, Spain$120Mlast round Nov 2026 - 22
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 - 23
AerospacelabAerospacelab is a Belgian aerospace company founded in 2018, specializing in the design, manufacturing, and operation of satellites for Earth Observation, TelecAerospacelab is a Belgian aerospace company founded in 2018, specializing in the design, manufacturing, and operation of satellites for Earth Observation, Telec
Founded 2018Charleroi, Belgium$109Mlast round Aug 2025 - 24
Heart AerospaceHeart Aerospace is a manufacturer of hybrid-electric regional aircraft, focused on creating sustainable air travel solutions.Heart Aerospace is a manufacturer of hybrid-electric regional aircraft, focused on creating sustainable air travel solutions.
Founded 2019Torrance, Sweden$107Mlast round Feb 2024 - 25
ALL.SPACEALL.SPACE has developed the 5th generation smart terminal, capable of linking with all satellites, all networks, in all orbits, all at once.ALL.SPACE has developed the 5th generation smart terminal, capable of linking with all satellites, all networks, in all orbits, all at once.
Founded 2013Reading, United Kingdom$102Mlast round Oct 2024 - 26
Reaction EnginesReaction Engines is a British aerospace and engineering company founded in 1989, based in Culham, Oxfordshire.Reaction Engines is a British aerospace and engineering company founded in 1989, based in Culham, Oxfordshire.
Founded 1989Abingdon, United Kingdom$93Mlast round May 2023 - 27
UnseenlabsUnseenlabs is a French aerospace and defense company founded in 2015 by the Galic brothers.Unseenlabs is a French aerospace and defense company founded in 2015 by the Galic brothers.
Founded 2015Rennes, France$92Mlast round Feb 2024 - 28
SWISSto12SWISSto12 is a Swiss aerospace company founded in 2011, specializing in advanced Radio Frequency (RF) products, satellite payloads, and geostationary telecommunSWISSto12 is a Swiss aerospace company founded in 2011, specializing in advanced Radio Frequency (RF) products, satellite payloads, and geostationary telecommun
Founded 2011Renens, Switzerland$88Mlast round Jul 2026 - 29
SaxaVord SpaceportSaxaVord Spaceport, located on the Lamba Ness peninsula in Unst, Scotland, is the UK's first fully licensed vertical orbital launch facility.SaxaVord Spaceport, located on the Lamba Ness peninsula in Unst, Scotland, is the UK's first fully licensed vertical orbital launch facility.
Founded 2017Shetland, United Kingdom$80Mlast round Oct 2026 - 30
Space ForgeSpace Forge make super materials in space that cannot be made on earth.Space Forge make super materials in space that cannot be made on earth.
Founded 2018Cardiff, United Kingdom$74Mlast round Jun 2026 - 31
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 - 32
Orbex SpaceOrbex is a space company that offers orbital launch services specifically designed for small satellites, with a focus on reusability.Orbex is a space company that offers orbital launch services specifically designed for small satellites, with a focus on reusability.
Founded 2015Forres, United Kingdom$68Mlast round Jan 2025 - 33
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 - 34
Customcells GroupInnovative cells, High performance batteries, Lithium ion, cells, Automotive cells, Aviation cells, High Si cells, battery technologyInnovative cells, High performance batteries, Lithium ion, cells, Automotive cells, Aviation cells, High Si cells, battery technology
Founded 2013Itzehoe, Germany$63Mlast round Dec 2022 - 35
constellrconstellr is a German NewSpace deep-tech company based in Freiburg, with additional offices in Munich.constellr is a German NewSpace deep-tech company based in Freiburg, with additional offices in Munich.
Founded 2020Munich, Germany$63Mlast round Feb 2026 - 36
IsembardIsembard is a British software-first manufacturing company founded in 2024.Isembard is a British software-first manufacturing company founded in 2024.
Founded 2024London, United Kingdom$59Mlast round Mar 2026 - 37
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 - 38
ExotrailExotrail is a French NewSpace company founded in 2017, headquartered in Massy, Île-de-France, with additional operations in Toulouse.Exotrail is a French NewSpace company founded in 2017, headquartered in Massy, Île-de-France, with additional operations in Toulouse.
Founded 2015Massy, France$58Mlast round Feb 2023 - 39HyImpulse TechnologiesFounded -Germany$58Mlast round Sept 2026
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CAILABSCailabs is a global deep-tech company based in Rennes, France, specializing in advanced photonics solutions.Cailabs is a global deep-tech company based in Rennes, France, specializing in advanced photonics solutions.
Founded 2013Rennes, France$52Mlast round Sept 2025 - 42
NEXSTUNNexstun provides innovative non-lethal options for law enforcement, such as the E-Stunglove, a glove that delivers electric impulses.Nexstun provides innovative non-lethal options for law enforcement, such as the E-Stunglove, a glove that delivers electric impulses.
Founded -Mauguio, France$48Mlast round Mar 2025 - 43
OpenAirlinesOpenAirlines is an international cleantech and software development company based in Toulouse, France.OpenAirlines is an international cleantech and software development company based in Toulouse, France.
Founded 2006Toulouse, France$47Mlast round Nov 2024 - 44UniflyFounded -Belgium$46Mlast round May 2022
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Infinite OrbitsInfinite Orbits is a NewSpace Deeptech company founded in 2017 and based in Toulouse, France, with additional operations in Singapore and the United States.Infinite Orbits is a NewSpace Deeptech company founded in 2017 and based in Toulouse, France, with additional operations in Singapore and the United States.
Founded 2017Toulouse, France$46Mlast round Nov 2025 - 46
ExpliseatExpliseat is a French aircraft seat manufacturer based in Paris, known for creating the world's lightest aircraft seat, the TiSeat.Expliseat is a French aircraft seat manufacturer based in Paris, known for creating the world's lightest aircraft seat, the TiSeat.
Founded 2011Paris, France$42Mlast round Jun 2025 - 47
SatVuSatVu, officially known as Global Satellite Vu Limited, is a London-based aerospace and defense company founded in 2016.SatVu, officially known as Global Satellite Vu Limited, is a London-based aerospace and defense company founded in 2016.
Founded 2016London, United Kingdom$41Mlast round Feb 2026 - 48
MagnaxMagnax is a Belgian deep-tech company founded in 2015, specializing in yokeless axial flux electric motor technology.Magnax is a Belgian deep-tech company founded in 2015, specializing in yokeless axial flux electric motor technology.
Founded 2015Kortrijk, Belgium$41Mlast round Apr 2026 - 49
LatitudeNext generation, collaborative, BINext generation, collaborative, BI
Founded 2022San Francisco, France$38Mlast round Sept 2026 - 50
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
Winchester, United Kingdom
Espoo, Finland
Dublin, Ireland
Gilching, Germany
Fino Mornasco, Italy
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Elche, Spain
Sofia, Bulgaria
Cugnaux, France
Arendal, Norway
Charleroi, Belgium
Torrance, Sweden
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