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Seraphim 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 via our interactive Index dashboard 👉 https://lnkd.in/gquUGMmP

Crazy Rich Asians ? Space Edition! Almost $1b invested in Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology (SSST) is a massive investment, likely to represent around 15% of the global total invested in space-tech in 2024. The investment will support SSST in deploying the G60 low Earth orbit constellation of over 12,000 satellites. An initial 108 satellites are expected to be launched this year. “It’s the largest round of funding we’ve seen in Chinese commercial space by far” said Blaine Curcio, Founder of Orbital Gateway Consulting. In our monthly column, #VentureSpace , written by Connor Sattely ; we share with you every single space-tech deal globally, every month. We transparently show who’s included, and who’s not included in our list and explain why. If the space-tech industry was lumbering towards the launchpad in January ($475m globally), then February was liftoff: space-tech startups raised a whopping $1.7b in funding in February. Read Here : https://lnkd.in/g4KmcxXd Rocket Lab Unseenlabs K2 Space Corporation Kairos Aerospace RobCo Skylo Technologies CesiumAstro Gilmour Space Technologies LeoLabs Elve, Inc.

🛰 🌌 Seraphim Space Index Q3 2024: Taxonomy Highlights 🌌 🛰 📡 Year-to-date (YTD) investment is on the verge of surpassing the total for all of 2023, putting us on track for a strong performance through 2024. The Downlink segment experienced significant growth compared to the previous TTM period, historically a smaller area of investment. Downlink’s performance was boosted by several major deals during the period like Armada raising $55m, and EMPOSAT raising $71m. 🔬 Investment in the Build segment has been steadily increasing since 2020. Given the capital-intensive nature of satellite and hardware manufacturing businesses, these companies have been securing large funding rounds to support scaling efforts. Over the past two quarters, Chinese satellite manufacturer MinoSpace has led the charge, raising $137 million this quarter and $138 million in the previous one. In the U.S., Muon Space led the segment with a $56 million round this quarter, following Apex - Spacecraft Manufacturing’s $95 million round in the previous quarter. Read more here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eSqh-9VW

🚀 Exciting News Alert! 🚀 🛰️ Inversion Space has secured its spacecraft reentry license, making it the third company to achieve this feat from the FAA - gearing up for an exciting tech pathfinder mission launching and returning later this year. 🌌 With ambitions of revolutionizing space as a new transportation layer for Earth, Inversion Space is set to bring cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions into the orbit, paving the way for a new era of space delivery and logistics. 🛸 As the space industry continues to evolve and expand, it's thrilling to see startups like Inversion Space pushing boundaries and creating opportunities for progress and discovery in the vast expanse of space. 🔮 Prediction: - Inversion Space's successful mission could mark a significant milestone in space exploration and could potentially open doors for more innovative ventures in the future. - We can expect to see a surge in interest and investment in the commercial space sector as more companies like Inversion Space demonstrate the feasibility and benefits of space-based operations. 🌟 Let's keep our eyes on the stars and see where the futuristic vision of Inversion Space leads us next! 🌟

South Korea's Space Industry, with a budget of 1.3 billion USD and a CAGR of 4.3%, is showcasing strong growth. The sector comprises 97 organizations, including 60 companies energized by 35 investors, across 15 sectors and 8 industries, underscoring the comprehensive nature of its space tech capabilities. With a focus on service and consulting, spacecraft development, and manufacturing, and supported by over 1500 researchers, South Korea is charting a course as a key player in the global space economy. For more insights into South Korea's SpaceTech landscape, visit https://lnkd.in/e6P9nE8y Our strategic partner Ecosystem Mapping-as-a-Service remains open for inquiries on commissioned ecosystem map platforms in other industries and regions, some done on a pro-bono co-branded basis, and can be reached for inquiries here: https://lnkd.in/eNCZZTgB #SpaceIndustry #SouthKorea #TechInvestment #Innovation #SpaceTech

South Korea's Space Industry, with a budget of 1.3 billion USD and a CAGR of 4.3%, is showcasing strong growth. The sector comprises 97 organizations, including 60 companies energized by 35 investors, across 15 sectors and 8 industries, underscoring the comprehensive nature of its space tech capabilities. With a focus on service and consulting, spacecraft development, and manufacturing, and supported by over 1500 researchers, South Korea is charting a course as a key player in the global space economy. For more insights into South Korea's SpaceTech landscape, visit https://lnkd.in/eP7c7hvd Our strategic partner Ecosystem Mapping-as-a-Service remains open for inquiries on commissioned ecosystem map platforms in other industries and regions, some done on a pro-bono co-branded basis, and can be reached for inquiries here: https://lnkd.in/esyzhJbE #SpaceIndustry #SouthKorea #TechInvestment #Innovation #SpaceTech

South Korea's Space Industry, with a budget of 1.3 billion USD and a CAGR of 4.3%, is showcasing strong growth. The sector comprises 97 organizations, including 60 companies energized by 35 investors, across 15 sectors and 8 industries, underscoring the comprehensive nature of its space tech capabilities. With a focus on service and consulting, spacecraft development, and manufacturing, and supported by over 1500 researchers, South Korea is charting a course as a key player in the global space economy. For more insights into South Korea's SpaceTech landscape, visit https://lnkd.in/e8BZiYvV Our strategic partner Ecosystem Mapping-as-a-Service remains open for inquiries on commissioned ecosystem map platforms in other industries and regions, some done on a pro-bono co-branded basis, and can be reached for inquiries here: https://lnkd.in/eaEErqhU #SpaceIndustry #SouthKorea #TechInvestment #Innovation #SpaceTech

South Korea's Space Industry, with a budget of 1.3 billion USD and a CAGR of 4.3%, is showcasing strong growth. The sector comprises 97 organizations, including 60 companies energized by 35 investors, across 15 sectors and 8 industries, underscoring the comprehensive nature of its space tech capabilities. With a focus on service and consulting, spacecraft development, and manufacturing, and supported by over 1500 researchers, South Korea is charting a course as a key player in the global space economy. For more insights into South Korea's SpaceTech landscape, visit https://lnkd.in/eSj_B7FN Our strategic partner Ecosystem Mapping-as-a-Service remains open for inquiries on commissioned ecosystem map platforms in other industries and regions, some done on a pro-bono co-branded basis, and can be reached for inquiries here: https://lnkd.in/e9Pab4-w #SpaceIndustry #SouthKorea #TechInvestment #Innovation #SpaceTech

South Korea's Space Industry, with a budget of 1.3 billion USD and a CAGR of 4.3%, is showcasing strong growth. The sector comprises 97 organizations, including 60 companies energized by 35 investors, across 15 sectors and 8 industries, underscoring the comprehensive nature of its space tech capabilities. With a focus on service and consulting, spacecraft development, and manufacturing, and supported by over 1500 researchers, South Korea is charting a course as a key player in the global space economy. For more insights into South Korea's SpaceTech landscape, visit https://lnkd.in/eqeTMzUT Our strategic partner Ecosystem Mapping-as-a-Service remains open for inquiries on commissioned ecosystem map platforms in other industries and regions, some done on a pro-bono co-branded basis, and can be reached for inquiries here: https://lnkd.in/eswWUH-m #SpaceIndustry #SouthKorea #TechInvestment #Innovation #SpaceTech

South Korea's Space Industry, with a budget of 1.3 billion USD and a CAGR of 4.3%, is showcasing strong growth. The sector comprises 97 organizations, including 60 companies energized by 35 investors, across 15 sectors and 8 industries, underscoring the comprehensive nature of its space tech capabilities. With a focus on service and consulting, spacecraft development, and manufacturing, and supported by over 1500 researchers, South Korea is charting a course as a key player in the global space economy. For more insights into South Korea's SpaceTech landscape, visit https://lnkd.in/eMQPN_2g Our strategic partner Ecosystem Mapping-as-a-Service remains open for inquiries on commissioned ecosystem map platforms in other industries and regions, some done on a pro-bono co-branded basis, and can be reached for inquiries here: https://lnkd.in/eZWu_ksJ #SpaceIndustry #SouthKorea #TechInvestment #Innovation #SpaceTech