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European Space Agency

8-10 rue Mario Nikis, Paris, Ile-de-France, 75738, France

Overview

Europe's gateway to space, coordinating international space programs.

Deals · 12mo

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Stage focus

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Seed

Geographic focus

Finland
Germany
Norway
Switzerland
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Sector focus

Transportation

Investment portfolio

27rounds
NAMEDATESIZE
Maple Aviation
Jun 2026Participated
$5 MSeed
Earth Blox
Mar 2026Participated
$8 MOther Equity
Leasi
Mar 2026Led
$0.41 MGrant
SWISSto12
Jan 2026Participated
$86 MOther Equity
ALL.SPACE
Oct 2025Led
$1 MGrant
ALL.SPACE
Jul 2025Led
$4 MGrant
Versant
Apr 2025Participated
$0.59 MOther Equity
HyImpulse Technologies GmbH
Nov 2024Led
$12 MGrant
Hula Earth
Nov 2024Participated
$2 MSeed
Orbio
Mar 2024Participated
$4 MSeed
Syrenna
Mar 2024Participated
$1 MOther Equity
HyImpulse Technologies GmbH
Dec 2023Led
$7 MGrant
Maple Aviation
Jun 2026Participated
$5 MSeed
Earth Blox
Mar 2026Participated
$8 MOther Equity
Leasi
Mar 2026Led
$0.41 MGrant
SWISSto12
Jan 2026Participated
$86 MOther Equity
ALL.SPACE
Oct 2025Led
$1 MGrant
ALL.SPACE
Jul 2025Led
$4 MGrant
Versant
Apr 2025Participated
$0.59 MOther Equity
HyImpulse Technologies GmbH
Nov 2024Led
$12 MGrant
Hula Earth
Nov 2024Participated
$2 MSeed
Orbio
Mar 2024Participated
$4 MSeed
Syrenna
Mar 2024Participated
$1 MOther Equity
HyImpulse Technologies GmbH
Dec 2023Led
$7 MGrant
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Deal Distribution

European Space Agency: 27 funding rounds are recorded in the selected participation categories.All available history.
European Space Agency: 27 funding rounds are recorded in the selected participation categories. All available history
Round typeLed dealsParticipated deals
Seed17
Series A12
Other Equity65
Grant50

Monthly Deal Activity

European Space Agency: 27 deals are recorded across 118 months.All available history.
European Space Agency: 27 deals are recorded across 118 months. All available history
MonthDeals
Jan '171
Feb '170
Mar '170
Apr '170
May '170
Jun '170
Jul '170
Aug '170
Sep '170
Oct '170
Nov '170
Dec '170
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Jul '181
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Dec '180
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Dec '190
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Dec '250
Jan '261
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Jun '261
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Oct '260

Sector Breakdown

European Space Agency: Hardware & Robotics is the largest displayed sector by deal count (11 deals).All available history.

A deal can appear in multiple sectors, so sector totals may overlap. Capital represents disclosed total round sizes, not fund cheque sizes.

European Space Agency: Hardware & Robotics is the largest displayed sector by deal count (11 deals). All available history
SectorDeals
Hardware & Robotics11
Space & Frontier Tech10
Food & Agriculture7
Clean Energy & Sustainability6
Data, Analytics & IT6
Transportation & Logistics6
Manufacturing6
Enterprise Software5
Networks, Cloud & Communication3
AI & Machine Learning3
Fintech2
Professional Services2
Cybersecurity & Privacy1
Real Estate & Construction1
Health & Life Sciences1

Deal Size Distribution

European Space Agency: 27 rounds have a disclosed size in the displayed size bands.All available history.

Undisclosed round sizes are excluded. Capital represents total round sizes, not fund cheque sizes.

European Space Agency: 27 rounds have a disclosed size in the displayed size bands. All available history
Round size band (USD)Deals
<$5M18
$5M-$10M4
$10M-$25M3
$25M-$50M1
$50M-$100M1
$100M-$250M0
$250M-$500M0
$500M-$1B0
$1B+0

Deals By Geography

European Space Agency: Europe has the largest recorded deal count among the displayed regions (26 deals).All available history.

Top 2 of 2 regions; European countries are grouped as Europe.

European Space Agency: Europe has the largest recorded deal count among the displayed regions (26 deals). All available history
RegionDeals
Europe26
India1
European Space Agency: 20 co-investors are shown, with Antler sharing 3 recorded deals.All available history.

Co-Investors

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European Space Agency: 20 co-investors are shown, with Antler sharing 3 recorded deals. All available history
Co-investorShared deals
Antler3
Bayern Kapital2
Germany2
AgFunder1
Ananda Impact Ventures1
Anya Capital1
APEX Ventures1
Archangels1
Austria1
Bpifrance1
Canada1
Climate Founders1
Climate Leaders Fast Track1
ConActivity1
Copernicus1
Edaphon1
Elecnor Deimos Space1
ES Kapital1
European Commission1
Findus Venture1

Investment Strategy

European Space Agency: Led accounts for 48% and participating for 52% of round participation.All available history.
European Space Agency: Led accounts for 48% and participating for 52% of round participation. All available history
CategoryDeals (count)Share (%)
Led1348%
Participating1452%
European Space Agency: Single-lead accounts for 85% and co-led for 15% of lead dynamics.All available history.
European Space Agency: Single-lead accounts for 85% and co-led for 15% of lead dynamics. All available history
CategoryDeals (count)Share (%)
Single-lead1185%
Co-led215%

Team

Antonios Atlasis

Head of Systems Security Engineering Section

Balazs Slezak

Space Mentor and Consultant

Constantin Siriteanu

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Daniela Bezdan

Topical Team member at ESA space omics TT

Josef Aschbacher

CEO and Managing Director

Laurent Jaffart
Markus Kissler-Patig

Head of Science and Operations

Nikos Karafolas