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Generation Space Index Highlights: Top Deals in Q2 2024 ✨ 💰 This quarter, the two largest deals were both Chinese businesses. Space Pioneer and MinoSpace led the investment charts. Emposat, another Chinese company specialising in communications products, is also featured on the list. The high concentration of Chinese companies in the top deals has propelled China to the top geography for investment year-to-date. European businesses also had a strong showing this quarter. Iceye raised a significant growth round to continue expanding its constellation, and PLD secured funding to advance its launcher technology. Aalto HAPS, an Airbus spin-off from the Zephyr program, raised funds as well, classified as D+ due to the mature stage of its technology following significant internal development at Airbus. Isar Aerospace raised a $70m Series C extension during the quarter. The US saw noteworthy activity with Apex, which focuses on building lower-cost standardised satellites, and Varda, which focuses on life science in space, both announced large rounds. The top 10 deals this quarter are: 🚀 Space Pioneer - $208m Series C 🛰 MinoSpace - $138m Series C 🌐 AALTO HAPS - $100m Series D+* 🌎 World View - $95.7m Series D+ 🌌 Apex - Spacecraft Manufacturing - $95m Series B 🌪 ICEYE - $93m Series E 💉 Varda Space Industries - $90m Series B 🔥 PLD Space - $83.8m Series C 📡 EMPOSAT - $70.7m Series C 💥 Isar Aerospace - $70m Series C (extension) Take a closer look at the breakdown 👉 https://lnkd.in/d-vf-mVN

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