# Top 50 Space Startups in Europe by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded space startups in Europe, ranked by total funding raised: $18B combined. With founding year, headquarters and each company's rounds.

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

- 1 [**OneWeb** OneWeb is building a space-based communications network that delivers high-speed, low-latency internet access.](https://millionrounds.com/company/oneweb) OneWeb is building a space-based communications network that delivers high-speed, low-latency internet access. *Founded* 2012 Winchester, United Kingdom **$3.3B** last round Aug 2021
- 2 [**ICEYE** ICEYE is a Finnish technology company specializing in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite imaging.](https://millionrounds.com/company/iceye) ICEYE is a Finnish technology company specializing in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite imaging. *Founded* 2015 Espoo, Finland **$3.0B** last round Aug 2026
- 3 [**Avolon Holdings** Avolon is an international aircraft leasing company, headquartered in Ireland](https://millionrounds.com/company/avolon-holdings) Avolon is an international aircraft leasing company, headquartered in Ireland *Founded* - Dublin, Ireland **$2.0B** last round Apr 2026
- 4 [**Quantum Systems** Quantum Systems GmbH is a German technology company based in Gilching, near Munich.](https://millionrounds.com/company/quantum-systems) Quantum Systems GmbH is a German technology company based in Gilching, near Munich. *Founded* 2015 Gilching, Germany **$1.6B** last round Jul 2026
- 5 [**Vertical Aerospace** Vertical Aerospace provides aircraft wheel and brake component repair, overhaul, parts sales/exchange, and inventory management services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vertical-aerospace) Vertical Aerospace provides aircraft wheel and brake component repair, overhaul, parts sales/exchange, and inventory management services. *Founded* 2016 Bristol, United Kingdom **$850M** last round Mar 2026
- 6 [**Open Cosmos** Open Cosmos is a UK-based space technology company that specializes in end-to-end satellite mission services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/open-cosmos) Open Cosmos is a UK-based space technology company that specializes in end-to-end satellite mission services. *Founded* 2015 Didcot, United Kingdom **$737M** last round Oct 2026
- 7 [**The Exploration Company** The Exploration Company develops, manufactures and operates modular and reusable spaceships serving the needs of space stations.](https://millionrounds.com/company/the-exploration-company) The Exploration Company develops, manufactures and operates modular and reusable spaceships serving the needs of space stations. *Founded* 2021 Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany **$610M** last round Sept 2026
- 8 [**Isar Aerospace** Isar Aerospace is a prominent German aerospace company and launch service provider based in Ottobrunn, near Munich.](https://millionrounds.com/company/isar-aerospace) Isar Aerospace is a prominent German aerospace company and launch service provider based in Ottobrunn, near Munich. *Founded* 2018 Ottobrunn, Germany **$487M** last round Jun 2026
- 9 [**PhysicsX** PhysicsX is a London-based deeptech company that develops an AI-native engineering software platform aimed at transforming how industrial organizations design,](https://millionrounds.com/company/physicsx) PhysicsX is a London-based deeptech company that develops an AI-native engineering software platform aimed at transforming how industrial organizations design, *Founded* 2019 London, United Kingdom **$477M** last round Jun 2026
- 10 [**Cambridge Aerospace** Cambridge Aerospace is a UK-based defense technology startup founded in September 2024.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cambridge-aerospace) Cambridge Aerospace is a UK-based defense technology startup founded in September 2024. *Founded* 2024 Cambridge, United Kingdom **$400M** last round Aug 2026
- 11 [**D-Orbit** D-Orbit is the first in-space transportation company, providing solutions for moving, precise deployment and removing satellites.](https://millionrounds.com/company/d-orbit) D-Orbit is the first in-space transportation company, providing solutions for moving, precise deployment and removing satellites. *Founded* 2011 Fino Mornasco, Italy **$355M** last round Jan 2026
- 12 [**Onodrim Industries** Onodrim Industries is a tech company that focuses on mission-critical systems across defence manufacturing, advanced sensing.](https://millionrounds.com/company/onodrim-industries) Onodrim Industries is a tech company that focuses on mission-critical systems across defence manufacturing, advanced sensing. *Founded* - Amsterdam, Netherlands **$347M** last round Nov 2026
- 13 [**PLD Space** PLD Space is a space technology company that develops reusable rockets.](https://millionrounds.com/company/pld-space) PLD Space is a space technology company that develops reusable rockets. *Founded* 2011 Elche, Spain **$336M** last round Sept 2026
- 14 [**EnduroSat** EnduroSat is a Bulgarian satellite manufacturer and space service provider based in Sofia, founded in 2015 by Raycho Raychev.](https://millionrounds.com/company/endurosat) EnduroSat is a Bulgarian satellite manufacturer and space service provider based in Sofia, founded in 2015 by Raycho Raychev. *Founded* 2015 Sofia, Bulgaria **$309M** last round Sept 2026
- 15 [**Lilium** Lilium is an aircraft company that is developing an electrically powered aircraft.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lilium) Lilium is an aircraft company that is developing an electrically powered aircraft. *Founded* - Gauting, Germany **$204M** last round May 2024
- 16 [**Aura Aero** AURA AERO aims to serve mankind by designing and manufacturing aircraft that accelerate air transport decarbonization](https://millionrounds.com/company/aura-aero) AURA AERO aims to serve mankind by designing and manufacturing aircraft that accelerate air transport decarbonization *Founded* 2018 Cugnaux, France **$201M** last round Apr 2026
- 17 [**SHIELD SPACE** SHIELD SPACE is a UK defence technology company located in Lincoln, England.](https://millionrounds.com/company/shield-space) SHIELD SPACE is a UK defence technology company located in Lincoln, England. *Founded* 2025 Lincoln, United Kingdom **$191M** last round Jan 2026
- 18 [**Xoople** Xoople develops Earth intelligence solutions by integrating geospatial data with AI to analyze physical changes on the planet.](https://millionrounds.com/company/xoople) Xoople develops Earth intelligence solutions by integrating geospatial data with AI to analyze physical changes on the planet. *Founded* - Madrid, Spain **$155M** last round Apr 2026
- 19 [**Hypersonica** Hypersonica is an Anglo-German defense and aerospace company founded in late 2023, focused on developing next-generation hypersonic systems for both military an](https://millionrounds.com/company/hypersonica) Hypersonica is an Anglo-German defense and aerospace company founded in late 2023, focused on developing next-generation hypersonic systems for both military an *Founded* 2023 Feldkirchen, Germany **$140M** last round Nov 2026
- 20 [**Flying Whales** Flying Whales is a French aeronautic start-up founded in 2012, based in Suresnes, France.](https://millionrounds.com/company/flying-whales) Flying Whales is a French aeronautic start-up founded in 2012, based in Suresnes, France. *Founded* 2012 Suresnes, France **$124M** last round Jul 2022
- 21 [**EOS-X Space** EOS-X Space is a European aerospace company founded in 2019, specializing in zero-emission space tourism.](https://millionrounds.com/company/eos-x-space) EOS-X Space is a European aerospace company founded in 2019, specializing in zero-emission space tourism. *Founded* 2020 Madrid, Spain **$120M** last round Nov 2026
- 22 [**Norse Atlantic Airways** Norse Atlantic Airways offers low-cost transatlantic flights to various destinations.](https://millionrounds.com/company/norse-atlantic-airways) Norse Atlantic Airways offers low-cost transatlantic flights to various destinations. *Founded* 2021 Arendal, Norway **$110M** last round Jun 2026
- 23 [**Aerospacelab** Aerospacelab is a Belgian aerospace company founded in 2018, specializing in the design, manufacturing, and operation of satellites for Earth Observation, Telec](https://millionrounds.com/company/aerospacelab) Aerospacelab is a Belgian aerospace company founded in 2018, specializing in the design, manufacturing, and operation of satellites for Earth Observation, Telec *Founded* 2018 Charleroi, Belgium **$109M** last round Aug 2025
- 24 [**Heart Aerospace** Heart Aerospace is a manufacturer of hybrid-electric regional aircraft, focused on creating sustainable air travel solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/heart-aerospace) Heart Aerospace is a manufacturer of hybrid-electric regional aircraft, focused on creating sustainable air travel solutions. *Founded* 2019 Torrance, Sweden **$107M** last round Feb 2024
- 25 [**ALL.SPACE** ALL.SPACE has developed the 5th generation smart terminal, capable of linking with all satellites, all networks, in all orbits, all at once.](https://millionrounds.com/company/all-space) ALL.SPACE has developed the 5th generation smart terminal, capable of linking with all satellites, all networks, in all orbits, all at once. *Founded* 2013 Reading, United Kingdom **$102M** last round Oct 2024
- 26 [**Reaction Engines** Reaction Engines is a British aerospace and engineering company founded in 1989, based in Culham, Oxfordshire.](https://millionrounds.com/company/reaction-engines) Reaction Engines is a British aerospace and engineering company founded in 1989, based in Culham, Oxfordshire. *Founded* 1989 Abingdon, United Kingdom **$93M** last round May 2023
- 27 [**Unseenlabs** Unseenlabs is a French aerospace and defense company founded in 2015 by the Galic brothers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/unseenlabs) Unseenlabs is a French aerospace and defense company founded in 2015 by the Galic brothers. *Founded* 2015 Rennes, France **$92M** last round Feb 2024
- 28 [**SWISSto12** SWISSto12 is a Swiss aerospace company founded in 2011, specializing in advanced Radio Frequency (RF) products, satellite payloads, and geostationary telecommun](https://millionrounds.com/company/swissto12) SWISSto12 is a Swiss aerospace company founded in 2011, specializing in advanced Radio Frequency (RF) products, satellite payloads, and geostationary telecommun *Founded* 2011 Renens, Switzerland **$88M** last round Jul 2026
- 29 [**SaxaVord Spaceport** SaxaVord Spaceport, located on the Lamba Ness peninsula in Unst, Scotland, is the UK's first fully licensed vertical orbital launch facility.](https://millionrounds.com/company/saxavord-spaceport) SaxaVord Spaceport, located on the Lamba Ness peninsula in Unst, Scotland, is the UK's first fully licensed vertical orbital launch facility. *Founded* 2017 Shetland, United Kingdom **$80M** last round Oct 2026
- 30 [**Space Forge** Space Forge make super materials in space that cannot be made on earth.](https://millionrounds.com/company/space-forge) Space Forge make super materials in space that cannot be made on earth. *Founded* 2018 Cardiff, United Kingdom **$74M** last round Jun 2026
- 31 [**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
- 32 [**Orbex Space** Orbex is a space company that offers orbital launch services specifically designed for small satellites, with a focus on reusability.](https://millionrounds.com/company/orbex-space) Orbex is a space company that offers orbital launch services specifically designed for small satellites, with a focus on reusability. *Founded* 2015 Forres, United Kingdom **$68M** last round Jan 2025
- 33 [**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
- 34 [**Customcells Group** Innovative cells, High performance batteries, Lithium ion, cells, Automotive cells, Aviation cells, High Si cells, battery technology](https://millionrounds.com/company/customcells-group) Innovative cells, High performance batteries, Lithium ion, cells, Automotive cells, Aviation cells, High Si cells, battery technology *Founded* 2013 Itzehoe, Germany **$63M** last round Dec 2022
- 35 [**constellr** constellr is a German NewSpace deep-tech company based in Freiburg, with additional offices in Munich.](https://millionrounds.com/company/constellr) constellr is a German NewSpace deep-tech company based in Freiburg, with additional offices in Munich. *Founded* 2020 Munich, Germany **$63M** last round Feb 2026
- 36 [**Isembard** Isembard is a British software-first manufacturing company founded in 2024.](https://millionrounds.com/company/isembard) Isembard is a British software-first manufacturing company founded in 2024. *Founded* 2024 London, United Kingdom **$59M** last round Mar 2026
- 37 [**Destinus** Destinus is a transportation technology company building near-space vehicles and the infrastructure to power the transportation network.](https://millionrounds.com/company/destinus) Destinus is a transportation technology company building near-space vehicles and the infrastructure to power the transportation network. *Founded* 2021 Payerne, Switzerland **$59M** last round Dec 2025
- 38 [**Exotrail** Exotrail is a French NewSpace company founded in 2017, headquartered in Massy, Île-de-France, with additional operations in Toulouse.](https://millionrounds.com/company/exotrail) Exotrail is a French NewSpace company founded in 2017, headquartered in Massy, Île-de-France, with additional operations in Toulouse. *Founded* 2015 Massy, France **$58M** last round Feb 2023
- 39 [**HyImpulse Technologies**](https://millionrounds.com/company/hyimpulse-technologies) *Founded* - Germany **$58M** last round Sept 2026
- 40 [**ReOrbit**](https://millionrounds.com/company/reorbit) *Founded* - Finland **$53M** last round Oct 2026
- 41 [**CAILABS** Cailabs is a global deep-tech company based in Rennes, France, specializing in advanced photonics solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cailabs) Cailabs is a global deep-tech company based in Rennes, France, specializing in advanced photonics solutions. *Founded* 2013 Rennes, France **$52M** last round Sept 2025
- 42 [**NEXSTUN** Nexstun provides innovative non-lethal options for law enforcement, such as the E-Stunglove, a glove that delivers electric impulses.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nexstun) Nexstun provides innovative non-lethal options for law enforcement, such as the E-Stunglove, a glove that delivers electric impulses. *Founded* - Mauguio, France **$48M** last round Mar 2025
- 43 [**OpenAirlines** OpenAirlines is an international cleantech and software development company based in Toulouse, France.](https://millionrounds.com/company/openairlines) OpenAirlines is an international cleantech and software development company based in Toulouse, France. *Founded* 2006 Toulouse, France **$47M** last round Nov 2024
- 44 [**Unifly**](https://millionrounds.com/company/unifly) *Founded* - Belgium **$46M** last round May 2022
- 45 [**Infinite Orbits** Infinite Orbits is a NewSpace Deeptech company founded in 2017 and based in Toulouse, France, with additional operations in Singapore and the United States.](https://millionrounds.com/company/infinite-orbits) 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* 2017 Toulouse, France **$46M** last round Nov 2025
- 46 [**Expliseat** Expliseat is a French aircraft seat manufacturer based in Paris, known for creating the world's lightest aircraft seat, the TiSeat.](https://millionrounds.com/company/expliseat) Expliseat is a French aircraft seat manufacturer based in Paris, known for creating the world's lightest aircraft seat, the TiSeat. *Founded* 2011 Paris, France **$42M** last round Jun 2025
- 47 [**SatVu** SatVu, officially known as Global Satellite Vu Limited, is a London-based aerospace and defense company founded in 2016.](https://millionrounds.com/company/satvu) SatVu, officially known as Global Satellite Vu Limited, is a London-based aerospace and defense company founded in 2016. *Founded* 2016 London, United Kingdom **$41M** last round Feb 2026
- 48 [**Magnax** Magnax is a Belgian deep-tech company founded in 2015, specializing in yokeless axial flux electric motor technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/magnax) Magnax is a Belgian deep-tech company founded in 2015, specializing in yokeless axial flux electric motor technology. *Founded* 2015 Kortrijk, Belgium **$41M** last round Apr 2026
- 49 [**Latitude** Next generation, collaborative, BI](https://millionrounds.com/company/latitude) Next generation, collaborative, BI *Founded* 2022 San Francisco, France **$38M** last round Sept 2026
- 50 [**Intelic** Intelic is a Dutch defense technology company based in Amsterdam, specializing in intelligence and autonomy for military uncrewed systems.](https://millionrounds.com/company/intelic) Intelic is a Dutch defense technology company based in Amsterdam, specializing in intelligence and autonomy for military uncrewed systems. *Founded* 2021 Amsterdam, Netherlands **$36M** last round Jul 2026

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