SpaceVest
Overview
SpaceVest is a private equity firm specializing in early and expansion-stage investments, focusing on technology companies with high growth potential. The firm brings a focused, value-added investment approach to growth companies applying advanced capabilities and technologies to major market opportunities. SpaceVest is defined by its innovative portfolio companies, which are primarily in the space industry, next-generation networks, and other emerging areas. The firm has invested in companies that provide a wide variety of products and services, including satellite telecommunications, broadband infrastructure, mission-critical software, geographical information systems, advanced sensors, positioning systems, productivity tools, and many other exciting applications. Founded in 1997, SpaceVest has a long history of supporting companies that are at the forefront of technological innovation. The firm's investment strategy targets businesses in sectors such as defense and security, Earth observation, satellite communications, geospatial intelligence, orbital logistics, and climate monitoring. Some portfolio companies have completed public listings, including Voyager and Astroscale. Notable portfolio holdings across its private and listed funds include ICEYE, D-Orbit, ALL.SPACE, Voyager Technologies, LeoLabs, Pixxel, Spire Global, AST SpaceMobile, Skylo Technologies, and Xona Space Systems. SpaceVest's team comprises experienced professionals with backgrounds in engineering, entrepreneurship, and finance. This diverse expertise enables the firm to provide strategic guidance and operational support to its portfolio companies, fostering growth and innovation. The firm's commitment to the space economy is evident through its investments in companies that are shaping the future of space exploration and utilization, contributing to advancements in satellite technology, space-based communications, and related fields.
Investment Focus
- Companies applying advanced capabilities and technologies to major market opportunities
- Businesses in sectors such as defense and security, Earth observation, satellite communications, geospatial intelligence, orbital logistics, and climate monitoring
- Startups with innovative products and services in satellite telecommunications, broadband infrastructure, mission-critical software, geographical information systems, advanced sensors, positioning systems, productivity tools, and related applications
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does SpaceVest invest in?
SpaceVest invests in Financial Services, Healthcare, Real Estate, Telecommunications, Software and Semiconductors, and is based in Virginia, United States. SpaceVest is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does SpaceVest invest at?
SpaceVest backs companies at Early Stage, Growth, Late Stage, Pre-IPO, Buyout and Turnaround, writing cheques of 250K - 10M.
Which regions does SpaceVest invest in?
SpaceVest invests across United States and Canada.
What companies has SpaceVest invested in?
SpaceVest's portfolio includes Xona Space Systems, Pixxel, Iceye, D-Orbit, Spire Global, LeoLabs, AST SpaceMobile and ALL.SPACE.
How do I contact SpaceVest?
SpaceVest's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of the team.
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