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Expansion VC
Paris, France
Invests in European seed-stage startups in sustainable aerospace and defence, with capacity to follow‑on to Series A and B.
Portfolio
16+
Employees
15+
Founded
2022
AUM
≈ $150.7M
Investment focus
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No stages listed
Industries
No industries listedGeographic scope
Europe
Fund details
Funds
Expansion Ventures Fund I
Vintage 2025 • $150.7M
Sources
Expansion VC
Invests in European seed-stage startups in sustainable aerospace and defence, with capacity to follow‑on to Series A and B.
Portfolio
16+
Employees
15+
Founded
2022
AUM
≈ $150.7M
Funds
Expansion Ventures Fund I · Vintage 2025 • $150.7M
Stages
No stages listed
Industries
No industries listedGeographic scope
Europe
Sources
Showing 14 of 14 matched portfolio companies
Aldoria provides Space Situational Awareness (SSA) services that utilize a proprietary network of observation stations and advanced orbit determination algorithms to track and identify space objects, including debris and satellites. By delivering real-time data for collision avoidance and threat monitoring, Aldoria enhances the safety and sustainability of space operations, addressing the growing risks associated with space debris and satellite congestion.
Funding: $19.9M
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Starquest Capital
Starquest Capital
Funding: $19.9M
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Arkadia Space develops and commercializes high-performance, green propulsion systems, including monopropellant and bipropellant thrusters, for satellites and space vehicles. The company offers a sustainable alternative to traditional toxic propellants, providing comparable performance at a lower cost. These propulsion modules enable enhanced in-orbit services and space mobility for commercial space companies.
Funding: $3.1M
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Draper B1
Draper B1
Funding: $3.1M
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Ascendance develops hybrid-electric propulsion technology to significantly reduce CO2 emissions and noise pollution in aviation. Their aircraft, such as Atea, can achieve up to 80% lower carbon emissions compared to conventional models, addressing the urgent need for sustainable air transport solutions.
Funding: $34.4M
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Funding: $34.4M
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Constellation Technologies deploys a constellation of telecom satellites to provide high-speed, low-latency internet connectivity in areas lacking terrestrial infrastructure. This service enables telecom operators to deliver affordable broadband solutions to residential, enterprise, and transportation sectors globally.
Funding: $10.0M
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Expansion Ventures
Expansion Ventures
Funding: $10.0M
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Dcubed develops patented Hold-Down Release Mechanisms and proprietary origami structures for nano-satellites, providing reliable and efficient deployment solutions in space missions. Their products enable significant weight savings, reduced lead times, and lower costs, addressing the challenges of equipment stowage and performance optimization in the commercial space industry.
Funding: $4.8M
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Funding: $4.8M
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The startup develops fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) equipped with satellite connectivity and encrypted video transmission for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance in remote areas. These systems provide real-time video communication and high-quality observation, enabling aerospace industries to conduct complex missions efficiently and cost-effectively.
Funding: $2.7M
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Funding: $2.7M
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HyPrSpace offers a pressure‑fed hybrid rocket engine that combines liquid‑propellant performance with solid‑motor simplicity, eliminating turbopumps and reducing launch system mass and cost. The engine’s throttling capability and recyclable HDPE solid fuel enable affordable, flexible LEO launch services for payloads up to 235 kg, delivered through modular dedicated, lead‑in, or shared mission options.
Funding: $6.4M
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Bpifrance
Bpifrance
Funding: $6.4M
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ION-X develops ionic liquid electrospray thrusters for small spacecraft, providing high thrust and fuel efficiency with non-toxic, non-pressurized propellant. This technology addresses the need for effective propulsion systems in the rapidly growing small satellite market, enabling optimized orbital maneuvers and extended satellite lifespans.
Funding: $17.8M
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Funding: $17.8M
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Latitude provides dedicated launch services for small satellites using its proprietary liquid engine, Navier, which is developed through advanced 3D printing techniques. This approach addresses the need for reliable and flexible access to space for smallsat operators, enabling timely deployment of their payloads.
Funding: $41.2M
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EIC Accelerator
EIC Accelerator
Funding: $41.2M
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Lookupspace offers Space Situational Awareness and Space Domain Awareness services using a global network of next‑generation ground radars and its SYNAPSE digital platform. The system provides high‑revisit, high‑precision detection of even the smallest LEO objects, fuses multi‑sensor data with advanced algorithms, and delivers real‑time object catalogs, threat characterizations, and risk assessments via secure APIs or an intuitive dashboard for government, defense, commercial operators, and insurers.
Funding: $7.6M
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Funding: $7.6M
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Miratlas SAS designs and manufactures the Sky Monitor, a compact system equipped with passive optical sensors that provides continuous, real-time atmospheric measurements of cloud cover and turbulence. This technology enables precise characterization of atmospheric conditions, essential for ensuring reliable optical communication between Earth and space while addressing challenges such as air pollution and climate change.
Osmos X develops and operates orbital service vehicles equipped with tunable thrust propulsion systems for efficient satellite delivery and debris removal in Earth's orbit. Their technology addresses the challenges of satellite repositioning and space debris management, enabling reliable "last kilometer" delivery and effective cleaning of orbital environments.
Funding: $2.2M
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Funding: $2.2M
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ReOrbit designs and manufactures sovereign satellite platforms that give governments and civil operators full ownership and independent control of their space communications infrastructure. The company provides end‑to‑end solutions—including secure payloads, data‑encryption, launch services, and on‑orbit operation—while offering co‑development and technology‑transfer programs to build local expertise and long‑term strategic autonomy.
Funding: $52.7M
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+ 5 Other investorsSpringvest
+ 5 Other investorsSpringvest
Funding: $52.7M
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WaltR utilizes satellite imagery and multispectral ground-based sensors combined with AI to accurately measure and map emissions of pollutants and greenhouse gases across urban and industrial areas. This technology enables clients to quantify their environmental impact and prioritize actions to reduce air pollution in compliance with regulatory standards.
Funding: $3.6M
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Ready2Scale
Ready2Scale
Funding: $3.6M
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