Taliesin Space Monthly Funding Recap — June 2019
More than $96M was invested in 16 companies in June, however 5 of those were undisclosed, so the true number is somewhat higher. This brings the total (of disclosed rounds) invested in the space ecosystem for 2019 $2.9B.
For the full list of this month’s space investments — and some background on them, scroll down!
Highlights
Funding Trends
For the most part, investment this month went into a segment that has remained top of mind for investors:
- Communications
- Earth Observation
The 10 early stage rounds (Pre-Series A/first investment) in June made up a significant portion of the rounds and total dollars invested.
This Month’s Funding Rounds
UrtheCast
UrtheCast is developing the world’s first Ultra HD Earth video, streamed from the International Space Station (ISS) in full colour.
Hummingbird Tech
Hummingbird is a drone and satellite enabled imagery analytics business for precision agriculture.
Supahands
Supahands provides training data for Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence using proprietary technology and a crowdsourced workforce.
Tianbing Technology
Tianbing Technology is an Aerospace propulsion system supplier and spacecraft provider
Smart Satellite Technology
Smart Satellite Technology is a satellite design manufacturer dedicated to low-cost satellite constellations.
Guoxing Aerospace (ADA Space)
Guoxing Aerospace is a commercial satellite R&D operation and data service innovation company founded by talents in the original satellite and application fields.
Kratos Defense
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions provides mission critical engineering, IT services, and war fighter solutions.
Agritask
AgriTask provides a holistic data-driven agronomic management platform that improves the productivity of farmers worldwide
NanoAvionics, KSAT, Antwerp Space
NanoAvionics, LLC is a satellite mission integrator, manufacturing high-performance multi-purpose nano-satellite platforms and subsystems
Antwerp Space’s core business is in the delivery of satellite communication solutions and products for scientific, exploration and telecommunication missions, as well as their ground segment extension with products and systems.
Decisive Farming
Decisive Farming helps clients to make decisions on precision agronomics, variable rate technology, soil fertility, crop marketing, risk management, data management, and carbon credits.
Mission Control
Mission Control is a space exploration and robotics company specializing in spacecraft operations, onboard autonomy and artificial intelligence.
Kleos
Kleos will launch and operate satellite infrastructure that will generate commercial ISR and geoservices data, and sell DaaS internationally via subscription to government agencies, the intelligence community, end users, or businesses interested in locating threats, assets, targets or emergency beacons/those in distress.
Bellatrix Aerospace
Bellatrix Aerospace is an Indian space R&D company that specializes in satellite propulsion.
Astrogate
Astrogate Labs provides high-quality products related to space infrastructure.
iStar-Space Technology
iStar-Space Technology is committed to the innovation and application of aerospace technology. It has a leading domestic technical level in the advanced structure of aircraft, institutional design, intelligent composite material research and development and manufacturing processes. AiSida Aerospace Technology focuses on providing partners with advanced technology, reliable quality, cost-optimized structural research and development and production services, providing professional advanced structure and rapid development of institutional solutions and components
Rinfon
Rinfon is engaged in the research, development, production, sales and service of satellite and UAV communication products. It is the leading provider of satellite signal and module, system and solution for satellite and drone.
hiSky
hiSky brings innovative technology to the field of voice and data satellite communications, offering mobile connectivity that is affordable, portable and easy to use.
