About Space Tech
There are 3.15K companies in the Space Tech sector across the world, with 1.1K funded companies having collectively raised $94.2B in venture capital money and private equity. Overall 521 of these are Series A+ funded and the sector has seen the creation of 24 Unicorns.
Space Tech sector has seen 211 acquisitions and 72 IPOs. This represents almost 9.0% of all such companies - which is higher than the 4.0% exit rate of tech companies in general.
This sector includes newspace is an industry in which private companies, startups and entrepreneurs try to build products for Space.
Space Tech sector is also known as Space Technology or New Space.
Companies included in Space Tech sector
Companies(non-governmental) which develop spaceflight technologies for commercial space market. Companies developing new launch systems, satellites, spacecrafts, new propulsion systems, new antenna systems, etc. principally with private funding. Also includes companies providing space services such as tourism, satellite communication, imaging, space burial services etc.Companies excluded in Space Tech sector
Government space agencies, companies highly reliant on govt. agencies, defence grants and projects.Market Map of Space Tech
The market map of Space Tech gives a visual overview of the sector, showing key business models, their interactions in the value chain, and industry evolution. Top 3 trending business models in Space Tech sector are Satellite Imagery Services, Small Satellite Manufacturers and Satellite Communication Services.
Reports related to Space Tech
Here are some reports related to Space Tech sector:
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Space Tech - Sector Report
Edition: September, 2026 (81 Pages)Free
Satellite Data Space - Sector Report
Edition: July, 2026 (64 Pages)Free
Satellite data space - Sector Report
Edition: May, 2026 (59 Pages)
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There are more than 3.15K companies in Space Tech. SpaceX is the top Space Tech company globally, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).
Here are 5 of the top Space Tech companies globally:
Company | Description | Location | Founded | Current Stage | Private Funding Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Provider of advanced aerospace and space transportation services | Hawthorne (United States) | 2002 | Public | $11.9B | |
Provider of daily satellite imagery and geospatial data analytics services | San Francisco (United States) | 2010 | Public | $602M | |
Manufacturer of orbital launch vehicles for small satellite deployment missions | Hyderabad (India) | 2018 | Series C | $145M | |
Company offering wide range of defence products & solutions | Navi Mumbai (India) | 1972 | Public | $4.57M | |
Provider of satellite-based cellular broadband network services | Midland (United States) | 2017 | Public | $128M |
Companies founded year-on-year in the Space Tech sector
85 new startups have been founded so far in 2026 in the Space Tech sector. 212 Space Tech startups were founded in 2020 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.
- Total Number of Companies
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 85 |
2025 | 113 |
2024 | 177 |
2023 | 180 |
2022 | 190 |
2021 | 204 |
2020 | 212 |
2019 | 191 |
2018 | 188 |
2017 | 158 |
Companies founded across countries in the Space Tech sector
United States has 1,060 Space Tech startups, the most by any country, followed by India which has 351 startups and United Kingdom which has 209.
- Total Number of Companies
Country | No. of companies |
|---|---|
United States | 1,060 |
India | 351 |
United Kingdom | 209 |
Germany | 143 |
France | 113 |
China | 111 |
Italy | 88 |
Canada | 82 |
Australia | 79 |
Spain | 62 |
Stage-wise distribution of the Space Tech sector
Out of the total 3,152 Space Tech companies, 1,103 have secured funding. Among them, 521 have reached Series A or higher, and 404 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 3,152
Funded - 1,103
Series A+ - 521
Series B+ - 404
Series C+ - 347
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 3,152 |
Funded | 1,103 |
Series A+ | 521 |
Series B+ | 404 |
Series C+ | 347 |
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- 3.1K+ Total Companies
- $94.2B+ Total Funding
- 1.1K+ Funded Companies
- 70+ IPOs
- 210+ Acquisitions
- 60+ Reports
Funding Trends in the Space Tech sector
Total funding year-on-year in the Space Tech sector
The Space Tech sector saw a total funding of more than $81.5B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding has been in 2026 at more than $23.6B till date.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2026 | $23.6B |
2025 | $9.28B |
2024 | $4.13B |
2023 | $4.76B |
2022 | $6.54B |
2021 | $11.5B |
2020 | $5.34B |
2019 | $11.5B |
2018 | $3.48B |
2017 | $1.3B |
Total funding across countries in the Space Tech sector
In the last 10 years, Space Tech startups in United States have recieved the highest funding among all countries - $49.1B. United Kingdom follows with $8.54B and Canada with $5.64B.
- Total Funding
Country | Total Funding |
|---|---|
United States | $49.1B |
United Kingdom | $8.54B |
Canada | $5.64B |
China | $5.24B |
Germany | $2.2B |
Japan | $1.69B |
Spain | $1.01B |
India | $984M |
France | $688M |
Italy | $358M |
Total funding amount raised by stage in the Space Tech sector
Over the last 10 years, the Space Tech sector have seen $1.65B into Seed Stage funding rounds, $13.4B into Early Stage funding rounds and $48.6B go into Late Stage funding rounds.
Funding Stage | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Late Stage | $48.6B |
Early Stage | $13.4B |
Debt | $12B |
Post IPO | $3.26B |
Seed Stage | $1.65B |
Grant | $1.56B |
Recent Funding Rounds in Space Tech
In the year 2026, till September 2026, Space Tech companies have raised $22.5B in equity funding across 168 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till September 2025), Space Tech companies had raised $6.47B across 164 rounds.
So, 2026 has seen a 247.47% rise in funding in Space Tech companies as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Space Tech:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Series D | 8252 | Sep 30, 2026 | and 8 more | |
Seed | 7603 | Sep 30, 2026 | ||
Seed | 8976 | Sep 30, 2026 | ||
Seed | 5212 | Sep 28, 2026 | ||
Series D | 1705 | Sep 25, 2026 | - |
Top Investors in Space Tech
Europa is the top investor in Space Tech companies based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Space Tech:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Brussels (Belgium) | ||
Oak Ridge (United States) | ||
London (United Kingdom) |
M&A activity in Space Tech
In the year 2026, till August 2026, 19 acquisitions happened in Space Tech sector. Last year, in 2025, a total of 19 acquisitions happened in Space Tech sector.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Space Tech:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Aug 21, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Aug 03, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 03, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jun 19, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jun 18, 2026 |
Acquisition trends in Space Tech
Here are the acquisition trends in Space Tech:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 19 |
2025 | 19 |
2024 | 17 |
2023 | 22 |
2022 | 19 |
2021 | 23 |
2020 | 24 |
2019 | 15 |
2018 | 9 |
2017 | 15 |
IPOs in Space Tech
In the year 2026, till June 2026, 4 IPOs happened in Space Tech sector.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Space Tech:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Jun 12, 2026 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) | |
May 07, 2026 | New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) | |
Mar 12, 2026 | New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) | |
Jan 29, 2026 | New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) | |
Dec 18, 2025 | New York Stock Exchange (NYSEMKT) |
Colleges which produce the most Space Tech companies
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the Space Tech sector
Most number of Space Tech startups have been founded by alumni from Stanford University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and University of California (Berkeley).
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Stanford University | 33 |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 28 |
University of California (Berkeley) | 14 |
Harvard University | 12 |
University of Toronto | 12 |
IIT Madras | 11 |
BITS Pilani | 10 |
Imperial College London | 10 |
IIT Bombay | 9 |
Technical University of Munich | 9 |
Total funding in companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the the Space Tech sector
In the last 10 years, Stanford University graduates' Space Tech companies have raised the most funding among top colleges. Massachusetts Institute of Technology alumni are second, and HEC Paris alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Stanford University | $6.41B |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $3.44B |
HEC Paris | $2.16B |
Technical University of Munich | $1.73B |
University of California (Berkeley) | $1.57B |
University of Oxford | $1.52B |
Harvard Business School | $1.26B |
Harvard University | $1.24B |
Aalto University | $1.21B |
Stanford Business School | $1.07B |
Top News in Space Tech
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Fastweb and Telespazio reach 515 Mbps in Lombardy satellite internet trialTelecompaper•Sep 25, 2026•Fastweb, Telespazio
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SpaceX gains FCC global authority for Starlink Mobile services, aiming for 5G speeds worldwide.Notebookcheck Publishing GmbH•Sep 18, 2026•KDDI, SpaceX
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MDA Space Unveils Integrated Earth Observation Portfolio Ahead of Next-Gen Constellation LaunchStockhouse Publishing•Sep 17, 2026•MDA
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Hughes Network Debt-Holders Seek Greater Control in Bankruptcy ProceedingsAdvanced Television•Sep 17, 2026•Hughes Network Systems
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Orange and Telesat inaugurate Europe's first Telesat Lightspeed Gateway in FranceFinancial Post•Sep 17, 2026•Telesat, Orange
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Aitech Launches C165 Rugged SBC for Defense System ModernizationBusinessnewsthisweek•Sep 14, 2026•Aitech
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Aitech Launches Next-Gen Rugged AI GPGPU Boards for Defense PlatformsPR Newswire•Sep 09, 2026•Aitech
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Orbital Leases 11K SF at 40 West 25th Street for Manhattan Office RelocationCommercial Observer•Sep 09, 2026•Orbital ATK
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ISI Introduces EROS NOVA – Its Next-Generation Very-Very-High-Resolution Intelligence SatelliteMicrowave Journal•Sep 08, 2026•ImageSat International
