At a Glance
Space Capital was founded by Chad Anderson as one of the first venture funds dedicated exclusively to the space economy. The firm emerged during the early days of the commercial space revolution, when companies like SpaceX were beginning to demonstrate the viability of private space ventures. Space Capital focuses on companies across the space value chain, from satellite manufacturing and launch services to geospatial data analytics and space-enabled applications. Anderson, who previously worked at NASA and the Space Foundation, built the firm on the thesis that space technology would become increasingly commercialized and accessible. The fund has been particularly active in Earth observation, satellite communications, and space logistics investments. Space Capital also publishes the quarterly Space Investment Report, which has become a key industry resource tracking investment trends in the space economy. The firm's early focus on the sector has positioned it as a thought leader and go-to investor for space entrepreneurs, with a portfolio spanning both traditional aerospace companies and new space startups.
“Invests in the space economy -- companies leveraging GPS, geospatial intelligence, and satellite technology to transform Earth-based industries.”
Space Capital primarily invests at the Seed, Series A stages. This means they focus on companies that are building their initial product and finding product-market fit.
Space Capital is headquartered in New York, NY. Many of their portfolio companies are also based in this region, though they invest across geographies.
Space Capital focuses on investments in Space, AI, Deeptech, Aerospace & Defense. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.
Space Capital's typical investment check size ranges from $1M to $10M. Actual amounts may vary based on the stage, sector, and specific opportunity.
Space Capital manages approximately $200M in assets under management (AUM) across their funds.