SpaceFounders
Overview
SpaceFounders is a European accelerator program dedicated to empowering space tech startups from Pre-Seed to Series A stages. Initiated in 2021 by CNES (the French Space Agency), Bundeswehr University Munich, and the Italian Space Agency (ASI), it offers a three-month program with tailored mentoring, deep industry expertise, and access to a world-class network of investors. SpaceFounders also invests in the equity of companies that successfully complete the acceleration program. The program targets European startups and has bootcamps in major European space locations like Toulouse, Munich, and Turin.
Portfolio Companies
11
Website
spacefounders.euInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3IPK | May 2023 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| GRASP Earth | Feb 2023 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Cognitive Design Systems | Nov 2023 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Aldoria | Jan 2024 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Marble Imaging | Dec 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is SpaceFounders based?
SpaceFounders is headquartered in Neubiberg, Bavaria, Germany.
When was SpaceFounders founded?
Founding year information for SpaceFounders is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does SpaceFounders have?
SpaceFounders has 11 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in SpaceFounders's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include 3IPK, GRASP Earth, Cognitive Design Systems, Aldoria, Marble Imaging.
What was SpaceFounders's most recent investment shown here?
SpaceFounders's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Marble Imaging in 2025.
What sectors does SpaceFounders focus on?
SpaceFounders focuses on Frontier & Industrial Tech, Telecommunications & Networking, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Crypto & Web3, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Telecommunications & Networking, Telecommunications & Networking.
What company stages does SpaceFounders focus on?
SpaceFounders typically invests at the Early stage.