When was Shield Space founded?

Shield Space was founded in 2025 and raised its 1st funding round 1 year after it was founded.

Where is Shield Space located?

Shield Space is headquartered in Lincoln, United Kingdom.

Who is the current CEO of Shield Space?

Graeme Ritchie of Shield Space.

Is Shield Space a funded company?

Shield Space is a funded company, having raised a total of $***** in its 1st and only funding round, a Seed round on Jan 21, 2026.

When was the latest funding round of Shield Space?

Shield Space's latest funding was a $***** Seed round on Jan 21, 2026, with participation from 4 investors. Its primary sector is Defense Contractors. Globally, the Defense Contractors sector has seen $1.17B in funding in 2026 to date.

Where does Shield Space rank among its competitors?

Shield Space ranks 284th amongst 4466 active competitors, of which 103 are funded. It stands 2nd in terms of total funding among its competitors. The most recent competitor to raise funding was ITT, which secured an undisclosed amount in Feb, 2026.

Who are the top competitors of Shield Space?

Shield Space's top competitors include Thales, Hinduja Leyland Finance and Kratos. Among them, ITT secured the most recent funding round in February, 2026.

Shield Space - 2026 Company Profile, Team, Funding & Competitors

Company Details

Developer of space control and counterspace capabilities for allied defense. It designs and delivers systems intended for military and commercial users. These systems protect space infrastructure. The organization combines operational experience with technical expertise. It develops technologies for operators. The company focuses on creating solutions to protect infrastructure. It also aims to deter adversaries.

Key Metrics

Founded Year

2025

Location

Lincoln, United Kingdom

Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$2.69M in 1 round

Latest Funding Round

Seed, Jan 21, 2026, $*****

Investors

Mercia & 3 more

Ranked

284^th among 4466 active competitors

Similar Companies

Thales & 2101 more

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Shield Space has raised a total funding of $2.69M over 1 round. Its latest funding round was a Seed round on Jan 21, 2026 for $*****. 4 investors participated in its latest round. Shield Space has 4 institutional investors.

Here is the list of recent funding rounds of Shield Space:

Date of Funding	Funding Amount	Round Name	Post-Money Valuation	Revenue Multiple	Lead Investors	Other Investors
Jan 21, 2026	7254456	Seed	3317827	8669704	5675909	1518342

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The founders of Shield Space is Dan Molland. Graeme Ritchie is the CEO of Shield Space.

Here are the details of Shield Space's key team members:

Dan Molland: Co-Founder & CTO of Shield Space.
Graeme Ritchie: CEO of Shield Space.

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Top competitors of Shield Space include Thales, Hinduja Leyland Finance and Kratos. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Shield Space, ranked by Tracxn score:

Rank	Company Details	Short Description	Total Funding	Investors	Tracxn Score
1st	Thales 1893, Paris (France), Public	AI-based software suites for navigation applications	-	VentureTech Alliance, Economy And Finance ... & 3 others	82/100
2nd	Hinduja Leyland Finance 2008, Chennai (India), Series C	Real estate financing firm	$276M	Everstone Capital, IndusInd International Holdings ... & 25 others	75/100
3rd	Kratos 1994, San Diego (United States), Public	Provider of AI and cloud-based platforms and products for national security	-	Vintage Capital Management, Oak Investment Partners ... & 2 others	74/100
4th	RTX 1922, Arlington (United States), Public	Developer of transformative technologies	-	National Science Foundation, AIAC & 4 others	71/100
5th	Northrop Grumman 1939, Falls Church (United States), Public	Provider of non-combat aircraft systems for aerospace and defense industries	-	JANA Partners, Poku Capital & 5 others	71/100
6th	Airbus Official 2000, Blagnac (France), Public	Manufacturer of commercial aircraft, helicopters, satellites, and launch vehicles	-	Jindal ventures, CPP Investments & 8 others	71/100
7th	BAE Systems 1999, London (United Kingdom), Public	Manufacturer of aerospace and submarine security systems	-	EnCore Group, TTV Capital & 8 others	70/100
8th	ITT 1920, White Plains (United States), Public	Manufacturer of engineered components for industries	-	RWA Wealth Partners, AssetMark & 3 others	68/100
9th	Sundaram Finance 1954, Chennai (India), Public	Provider of financial services including loans, fixed deposits, and insurance	-	Nalanda Capital, Catamaran	68/100
10th	Lockheed Martin 1912, Bethesda (United States), Public	Manufacturer of global security and defense airplanes	-	Poku Capital, Liberty Bay Capital & 11 others	67/100
284th	Shield Space 2025, Lincoln (United Kingdom), Seed	Developer of space control and counterspace capabilities for allied defense	$2.69M	Mercia, Twin Path Ventures & 2 others	31/100