About Delta-V
Delta-V, an accelerator and incubator program founded in 2014, is based in Sydney, Australia. With a presence in 2 countries, it has supported around 16 startups in sectors like High Tech, Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech. As of Aug 2026, Delta-V has witnessed 1 portfolio exit. Most notable companies in
its portfolio include Gilmour Space, Saber Astronautics and Southern Launch. The program is backed by a team of 2 people who primarily support Seed startups based in Australia. Its latest investment was a Undisclosed Seed round in Gilmour Space on Jan 01, 2016, which also saw participation from Blackbird Ventures and Grok Ventures.
Key Metrics
Founded Year
2014
Location
Sydney, Australia
Portfolio Companies
Sectors of Investment
Stages of Investment
Seed
Locations of Investment
Delta-V's List of Top Investments
Delta-V has a portfolio of 16 companies. Their most notable investmentis in Gilmour SpaceTheir portfolio spans across Australia and United States. They have invested in High Tech, Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech, Enterprise Applications and 3 other sectors, across stages such as Seed stage. Here is the list of top investments by Delta-V:Developer of launch vehicles for small payloads. It provides users with launching systems for small payloads, such as nano- and cube-satellites and satellite platforms. It also provides users with orbital launch vehicles, in-space propulsion, and sounding rockets.
Key facts about Gilmour Space
Provider of space mission management software. It has developed a software solution for earth and space operations, using which the operators can track the paths of defects in spacecraft subsystems to make responsive corrections. It will help them to reduce mission costs and improve efficiency.
Key facts about Saber Astronautics
- Founded Year: 2007
- Location: Sydney (Australia)
- Stage: Funding Raised
- Employee Count: 35 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: Syndicate 708, NASA and 1 Other
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), Sep 09, 2020, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Key facts about Southern Launch
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: Adelaide (Australia)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $17.2M
- Employee Count: 36 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: National Reconstruction Fund, Delta-V and 4 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Jun 30, 2026, $*****
4. Arlula
Provides a platform to search for satellite imagery It compiles satellite image archives from multiple data providers. It provides an API that connects a network of satellite vendors into a single point of integration, enabling users to search and choose data from industrial satellites on demand.
Key facts about Arlula
- Founded Year: 2018
- Location: Ultimo (Australia)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $3.87M
- Employee Count: 11 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: Possible Ventures, Lockheed Martin and 6 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Mar 25, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
5. SmartSat CRC
Key facts about SmartSat CRC
Delta-V's Investments by Stage
Delta-V has made 1 investment in Seed stage.Delta-V's Investments by Sector
Delta-V has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech and High Tech. Notably, it has invested in 12 Tech companies, 11 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 8 Tech hardware companies and at least 5 companies focusing on Software.Delta-V's Investments by Geography
Delta-V has made most investments in Australia (1).Delta-V's recent investments
Delta-V has not made any investment in 2026 so far.Here are the most recent investments by Delta-V:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jan 01, 2016 | Australia | Seed | 3853 | [+2] |
Acquired companies in Delta-V's Portfolio
1 company from Delta-V's portfolio has been acquired. The most recent acquisition was NearSat in Mar 2023 by AIM Defence for $*****.Here are Delta-V's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mar 14, 2023 | - | - | 8303 |
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Team profile of Delta-V
Delta-V has a team of 2 members including 2 Partners located in Australia. Delta-V's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Co-investors of Delta-V
Over the past 10 years, 14 investors have co-invested in Delta-V's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Top Co-investors of Delta-V: 3 investors entered a company along with Delta-V. These include investors like Blackbird Ventures (1 company).
- Invested after Delta-V: A total of 11 investors have invested in Delta-V's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Main Sequence (1 company) and NGS Super (1 company).
