When was Capsule founded?

Capsule was founded in 2023 and raised its 1st funding round 3 years after it was founded.

Where is Capsule located?

Capsule is headquartered in Milano, Italy.

Who is the current CEO of Capsule?

Francesco Marino of Capsule. They have also founded 1 company.

How many employees does Capsule have?

As of Mar 31, 2026, the latest employee count at Capsule is 28.

Is Capsule a funded company?

Capsule is a funded company, having raised a total of $***** in its 1st and only funding round, a Seed round on Mar 30, 2026.

When was the latest funding round of Capsule?

Capsule's latest funding was a $***** Seed round on Mar 30, 2026, with participation from 3 investors.

Where does Capsule rank among its competitors?

Capsule ranks 98th amongst 118 active competitors, of which 30 are funded. It stands 11th in terms of total funding among its competitors. The most recent competitor to raise funding was Ursa Major, which secured $100M in Nov, 2025.

Who are the top competitors of Capsule?

Capsule's top competitors include Avio, Ursa Major and Manastu Space. Among them, Capsule secured the most recent funding round in March, 2026.

Capsule - 2026 Company Profile, Team, Funding & Competitors

Company Details

Developer of propulsion systems for Cubesats and Smallsats using water. The company provides propulsion units designed for orbital maneuvers, collision avoidance, and attitude control. The water-based propulsion system is designed to be cost-effective, reliable, and easy to integrate. The propulsion units are designed for mass production, with modularity and short delivery times.

Website: capsule-corp.biz
Email ID: *****@capsule-corp.biz

Key Metrics

Founded Year

2023

Location

Milano, Italy

Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$921K in 1 round

Latest Funding Round

Seed, Mar 30, 2026, $*****

Investors

Plug and Play Tech Center

Ranked

98^th among 118 active competitors

Employee Count

28 as on Mar 31, 2026

Similar Companies

Pale Blue & 1 more

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Capsule has raised a total funding of $921K over 1 round. Its latest funding round was a Seed round on Mar 30, 2026 for $*****. 3 investors participated in its latest round. Capsule has 1 institutional investor.

Here is the list of recent funding rounds of Capsule:

Date of Funding	Funding Amount	Round Name	Post-Money Valuation	Revenue Multiple	Lead Investors	Other Investors
Mar 30, 2026	5571206	Seed	7438237	4734392	5050023	1463319

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The founders of Capsule are Ivan Nizzola and Francesco Marino. Francesco Marino is the CEO of Capsule.

Here are the details of Capsule's key team members:

Ivan Nizzola: Co-Founder & COO & CPO of Capsule.
Francesco Marino: Co-Founder & CEO & CTO of Capsule.
Contact Info: 1 email address

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Capsule's employee count trend

Capsule has 28 employees as of Mar 26. Here is Capsule's employee count trend over the years:

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Top competitors of Capsule include Avio, Ursa Major and Manastu Space. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Capsule, ranked by Tracxn score:

Rank	Company Details	Short Description	Total Funding	Investors	Tracxn Score
1st	Avio 1912, Colleferro (Italy), Public	Developer of space propulsion components and systems	$19.8M	ATP Private Equity Partners, HarbourVest Partners ... & 2 others	63/100
2nd	Ursa Major 2015, Berthoud (United States), Series E	Provider of turnkey propulsion solutions for a wide range of vehicles	$497M	BlackRock, Eclipse & 24 others	60/100
3rd	Manastu Space 2017, Mumbai (India), Series A	Developer of green propulsion systems and debris collision avoidance technology	$6.71M	Nami Capital, Ayodhya Finlease & 86 others	60/100
4th	Phase Four 2015, Pasadena (United States), Series C	Manufacturer of propulsion systems for space applications	$43.6M	Alsop Louie Partners, New Science Ventures ... & 10 others	59/100
5th	X-Bow Systems 2016, Albuquerque (United States), Series B	Manufacturer of solid rocket motors and provider of flight services	$157M	Razor's Edge Ventures, Lockheed Martin & 10 others	59/100
6th	Bellatrix Aerospace 2015, Bengaluru (India), Series A	Developer of satellite propulsion systems including electric, green, and nano thrusters	$12.5M	Parampara Capital, Inflexor & 30 others	58/100
7th	Dawn Aerospace 2017, Christchurch (New Zealand), Series A	Developer of propulsion systems for satellites, spaceplanes, and orbital transfer	$22.3M	Movac, Tuhua Ventures & 12 others	57/100
8th	Pale Blue 2020, Kashiwa (Japan), Series C	Provider of water-based propulsion systems for spacecraft	$33.2M	Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Venture Capital, Incubate Fund ... & 14 others	57/100
9th	Frontier Aerospace 2014, Thousand Oaks (United States), Series A	Developer of advanced rocket propulsion systems and booster rocket engine components	$15.5M	AEI HorizonX, AMPAC	56/100
10th	SpaceFields 2021, Bengaluru (India), Seed	Developer of custom solid propulsion systems for aerospace and defense	$6.71M	SiriusOne, AIC GUSEC & 123 others	56/100
98th	Capsule 2023, Milano (Italy), Seed	Developer of propulsion systems for Cubesats and Smallsats using water.	$921K	Plug and Play Tech Center	38/100