New York

Space Capital

Space Capital, based in New York, backs aerospace and defense startups at Seed stage, typically following other investors, with notable investments including SpaceX and Rocket Lab.

Entry stageSeed
Check sizen/a
Leads roundsMostly follows
FocusDefense and space
Latest fund$1B+ AUM
Investing team3 peopleNo activity since Sep

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3 people on the investing team, 3 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.

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Check size not reported yet.

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No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.

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Notable investments

SpaceXRocket LabPlanetImpulse SpaceICEYEVarda

In their words

Space Capital | Space Tech for the Real WorldFounded in 2012, Space Capital is a venture capital firm with over $1 billion AUM investing at the intersection of space technology and global markets.www.spacecapital.com
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What stage does Space Capital invest in?

Space Capital reports entry at seed.

How much does Space Capital invest?

Space Capital has not reported a check size.

Does Space Capital lead rounds?

Space Capital mostly follows other investors.

Who are the partners at Space Capital?

Chad Anderson (Founder & CEO), Justus Kilian (Partner), Tom Ingersoll (Partner).

Is Space Capital active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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