About Space Tech
There are 2.83K companies in the Space Tech sector across the world, with 1.03K funded companies having collectively raised $78.9B in venture capital money and private equity. Overall 499 of these are Series A+ funded and the sector has seen the creation of 19 Unicorns.
Space Tech sector has seen 207 acquisitions and 67 IPOs. This represents almost 9.7% of all such companies - which is higher than the 4.7% exit rate of tech companies in general.
This sector includes space Tech 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:
Free
Space Tech - Sector Report
Edition: June, 2026 (79 Pages)Free
Satellite data space - Sector Report
Edition: May, 2026 (59 Pages)
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NewSpace - Sector Report
Edition: July, 2025 (96 Pages)
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There are more than 2.83K 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 | |
Provider of satellite internet services, solutions, and related communication technologies | Carlsbad (United States) | 1986 | Public | - | |
Manufacturer of orbital launch vehicles for small satellite deployment missions | Hyderabad (India) | 2018 | Series B | $160M | |
Provider of hardware for satellites | Irvine (United States) | 2013 | Acquired | $144M |
Companies founded year-on-year in the Space Tech sector
7 new startups have been founded so far in 2026 in the Space Tech sector. 207 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 | 7 |
2025 | 56 |
2024 | 152 |
2023 | 166 |
2022 | 174 |
2021 | 195 |
2020 | 207 |
2019 | 179 |
2018 | 185 |
2017 | 151 |
Companies founded across countries in the Space Tech sector
United States has 954 Space Tech startups, the most by any country, followed by India which has 260 startups and United Kingdom which has 201.
- Total Number of Companies
Country | No. of companies |
|---|---|
United States | 954 |
India | 260 |
United Kingdom | 201 |
Germany | 130 |
China | 109 |
France | 99 |
Italy | 83 |
Canada | 80 |
Australia | 77 |
Spain | 60 |
Stage-wise distribution of the Space Tech sector
Out of the total 2,826 Space Tech companies, 1,033 have secured funding. Among them, 499 have reached Series A or higher, and 389 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 2,826
Funded - 1,033
Series A+ - 499
Series B+ - 389
Series C+ - 330
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 2,826 |
Funded | 1,033 |
Series A+ | 499 |
Series B+ | 389 |
Series C+ | 330 |
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- 2.8K+ Total Companies
- $78.9B+ Total Funding
- 1K+ Funded Companies
- 65+ IPOs
- 205+ Acquisitions
- 55+ 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 $66.3B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2021 at more than $11.6B. There has been a total funding of $8.54B in 2026 till date.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2026 | $8.54B |
2025 | $9.12B |
2024 | $4.17B |
2023 | $4.73B |
2022 | $6.52B |
2021 | $11.6B |
2020 | $5.34B |
2019 | $11.5B |
2018 | $3.47B |
2017 | $1.31B |
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 - $37.1B. United Kingdom follows with $8.29B and Canada with $5.58B.
- Total Funding
Country | Total Funding |
|---|---|
United States | $37.1B |
United Kingdom | $8.29B |
Canada | $5.58B |
China | $4.18B |
Germany | $1.67B |
Japan | $1.49B |
India | $740M |
Spain | $699M |
France | $686M |
Italy | $358M |
Total funding amount raised by stage in the Space Tech sector
Over the last 10 years, the Space Tech sector have seen $1.52B into Seed Stage funding rounds, $12.9B into Early Stage funding rounds and $34.9B go into Late Stage funding rounds.
Funding Stage | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Late Stage | $34.9B |
Early Stage | $12.9B |
Debt | $12B |
Post IPO | $3.21B |
Seed Stage | $1.52B |
Grant | $1.3B |
Recent Funding Rounds in Space Tech
In the year 2026, till June 2026, Space Tech companies have raised $7.57B in equity funding across 104 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till June 2025), Space Tech companies had raised $4.92B across 92 rounds.
So, 2026 has seen a 53.93% 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 B | 1833 | Jun 25, 2026 | and 6 more | |
Series B | 2453 | Jun 24, 2026 | and 1 more | |
Seed | 2618 | Jun 23, 2026 | ||
Seed | 4142 | Jun 23, 2026 | ||
Series A | 4949 | Jun 22, 2026 | and 1 more |
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) | ||
London (United Kingdom) | ||
Oak Ridge (United States) |
M&A activity in Space Tech
In the year 2026, till June 2026, 15 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 | Jun 19, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jun 18, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jun 04, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | May 19, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | May 15, 2026 |
Acquisition trends in Space Tech
Here are the acquisition trends in Space Tech:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 15 |
2025 | 19 |
2024 | 18 |
2023 | 23 |
2022 | 18 |
2021 | 23 |
2020 | 25 |
2019 | 14 |
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 Harvard University.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Stanford University | 46 |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 33 |
Harvard University | 14 |
BITS Pilani | 13 |
Imperial College London | 13 |
University of California (Berkeley) | 12 |
IIT Madras | 11 |
University of Toronto | 11 |
Cornell University | 9 |
Technion Israel Institute Technology | 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 Cornell University alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Stanford University | $7.95B |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $4.29B |
Cornell University | $3.08B |
HEC Paris | $2.16B |
University of California (Berkeley) | $1.37B |
Technical University of Munich | $1.27B |
University of Oxford | $1.27B |
Harvard University | $1.25B |
University of Chicago | $1.22B |
Aalto University | $1.21B |
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