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European space tech investors

Desk data for 2026.

Only three funds carry a verified space-tech line on this desk – a real gap worth flagging rather than padding with weaker matches. All three disclose real, usable data.

1Rank

Seraphim

Inception to exit, dedicated spacetech London, UK $630M+ AUM

A dedicated space and deeptech investor backing companies from inception through exit, spanning Earth observation, secure communications, climate intelligence, defence and space infrastructure. Runs an accelerator alongside its funds and has supported more than 150 spacetech startups across the UK, Europe, Japan and the US.

Why it is hereThe only fund on this desk built specifically around space technology end to end, with the largest disclosed AUM.
2Rank

Omnes Capital

Deeptech and new space, growth-stage Paris, France €6.7B AUM, venture strategy €650M

A French private-assets manager whose dedicated vehicle Omnes Real Tech backed The Exploration Company and Quantum Systems among its new-space and deeptech investments. Writes initial cheques of €5-7M into early-growth companies with revenue or a filled order book.

Why it is hereThe clearest disclosed ticket range for a growth-stage space round on this desk.
3Rank

Draper B1

Pre-seed and seed, frontier tech including aerospace Valencia, Spain €150K–€1M ticket

A Valencia venture firm and part of the Draper Venture Network, sourcing companies in Spain and southern Europe across aerospace, cybersecurity, AI and Web3. Has taken part in more than 100 funding rounds, with portfolio names including Arkadia Space.

Why it is hereThe only fund on this desk with a fully disclosed early-stage ticket range for a space-adjacent company.

This is the thinnest investor desk on Sesamers by fund count – a priority for further sourcing given the vertical’s genuine funding activity (see the events and funding pages for this vertical).

Common questions

Is there a fund dedicated specifically to space tech?
Yes – Seraphim, based in London, invests exclusively in space technology from inception to exit.
Why are only three funds listed?
These are the only funds currently verified with a space-tech line in their thesis. Sourcing more is a stated priority.
Does Sesamers take payment for placement on this list?
No. Every fund shown is included because its data is verified, not because it paid for coverage.

Methodology

Counts are drawn from published Sesamers records tagged to this vertical in 2026. Funding totals use EUR-converted desk rates.

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