Tag: venture capital
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Space unicorns multiply as 14 startups cross $1B valuation mark
How many space companies are now worth over $1 billion? Fourteen space companies have crossed the $1 billion valuation threshold as of mid-2026, marking a 250% increase from four unicorns in 2022. The latest additions include orbital manufacturing pioneer Varda Space Industries at $1.2 billion and space domain awareness specialist True Anomaly at $1.1 billion,…
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Investors Eye Orbital Data Center Downstream Markets Despite Tech Delays
What Downstream Markets Are Investors Targeting Before Orbital Data Centers Launch? Venture capitalists are already funding companies that could capitalize on orbital data centers, even though SpaceX and other major players won’t deploy the massive computing networks for several years. Investment firms are targeting edge computing applications, quantum-resistant encryption services, and real-time satellite data processing…
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Seraphim Space Forms Global Advisory Council Amid Sector Shifts
Why is Seraphim Space forming an advisory council now? Seraphim Space, the London-based venture capital firm that has deployed over $500 million across 140+ space startups, announced the formation of a global advisory council on April 15 to navigate rapidly shifting geopolitical and technological dynamics. The move comes as dual-use space technologies face increased scrutiny…
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Turion Space Raises $75M Series B for SDA Satellite Fleet
How Will Turion Space Use Its $75M to Scale Space Surveillance? Turion Space closed a $75 million Series B round on April 15, 2026, positioning the California-based startup to accelerate deployment of its space domain awareness satellite fleet. The funding round brings Turion’s total capital raised to approximately $115 million since its 2021 founding, marking…