CASSINI Initiative
Overview
CASSINI (Competitive Space Start-ups for INnovatIon Initiative) is the European Commission's initiative to support entrepreneurs, start-ups, and SMEs in the space industry, including New Space, during 2021-2027. The initiative is open to all areas of the EU Space Programme, and covers both upstream (nanosats, launchers, etc.) and downstream (products/services enabled by space data, etc.). CASSINI includes a €1 billion EU seeds and growth fund, hackathons and mentoring, prizes, a business accelerator, partnering and matchmaking.
Portfolio Companies
6
Website
cassini.euInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tumbleweed | Nov 2026 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Kanop | Dec 2023 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| Isar Aerospace | Mar 2023 | Series C | - |
| The Exploration Company | Feb 2023 | Series A | - |
| ClearSpace | Jan 2023 | Series A | - |
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is CASSINI Initiative based?
Headquarters information for CASSINI Initiative is not publicly available.
When was CASSINI Initiative founded?
Founding year information for CASSINI Initiative is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does CASSINI Initiative have?
CASSINI Initiative has 6 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in CASSINI Initiative's portfolio?
Recent investments visible on Caplight include Tumbleweed, Kanop, Isar Aerospace, The Exploration Company, ClearSpace.
What was CASSINI Initiative's most recent investment?
CASSINI Initiative's most recent investment on Caplight was in Tumbleweed in 2026.
What sectors does CASSINI Initiative focus on?
CASSINI Initiative focuses on Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics.
What company stages does CASSINI Initiative focus on?
CASSINI Initiative typically invests at the Mid stage.
What is CASSINI Initiative's AUM?
CASSINI Initiative's assets under management are estimated between $500.0M and $1.0B.