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Space BD

Nihonbashi Mitsui Tower 7th floor, 2-1-1 Nihonbashi-Muromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 103-0022, Japan

Overview

Space BD operates as an end-to-end space services provider, offering satellite launch (launch brokerage and rideshare), International Space Station utilization, technical project management, space hardware import/export, and education services. The company has established partnerships with global rocket providers and reports handling more than 100 satellites. In June 2026 it executed a privately led rideshare on Japan's H3 rocket No.6, marking a notable operational milestone. Space BD was founded in September 2017 and is based in Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo. The company positions itself as a hub for commercial access to space and continues to expand its launch service network and mission management capabilities. The announcement of its Series C indicates ongoing investor interest, though financial results and revenue figures were not disclosed.

Total raised
$37M
Funding rounds
2
Latest round
Series C
Latest activity
Jun 2026

Industries

  • Aerospace
  • Space Travel
  • Technical Support
  • Training
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Recent funding

  1. Series C

    Jun 2026

    $22M

  2. Series C

    Jan 2026

    $15M

Team

  • Tohru Akaura

    Co-founder

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  • Masatoshi (Masa) Nagasaki

    President & Representative Director

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