Airbus Ventures Raises $155 Million Fund for Space and Deep Tech Investments #

A prominent investor in space startups has raised a new $155 million fund aimed at supporting the growing space sector and broader “deep tech” ecosystem.

The venture capital firm, which operates independently from its namesake aerospace company, plans to deploy the new fund across early-stage deep tech startups. Deep tech is typically defined as companies working on technologies that face significant scientific or engineering challenges.

This latest fund brings the firm’s total assets under management to $465 million, marking its fourth fund since its founding in 2016. Approximately half of the new fund’s capital comes from external sources such as institutional investors, private equity, and family offices.

About one-third of the firm’s investments to date have been in the space sector, backing 14 pure-play companies in areas like propulsion, lunar cargo, and satellite tracking services.

The managing partner emphasized the importance of patience in space investments, noting that the sector does not typically offer immediate rewards. He also stressed the significance of funding founders with strong execution skills, particularly those with extensive industry experience.

While the firm has traditionally focused most of its investments in the United States, it intends for this new fund to have a global reach. The managing partner noted particularly strong momentum for space startups in Europe and Japan.

This fundraising effort comes as investment in the space industry, especially from venture capital, has been showing signs of recovery after two years of reduced activity.