Summary:
Seraphim Space selects 10 startups for its 15th accelerator program, highlighting the merge of commercial innovation and defense priorities
The cohort includes startups from five countries, with Mongolia making its debut in the program
Startups focus on defense communications, AI-powered surveillance, and space traffic management
Alumni have raised $695.3 million since 2018, with $2.1 billion invested in space startups in Q1 2025
The program reflects the rapid growth and investment potential of the space sector
Seraphim Space's Latest Cohort: A Blend of Innovation and Defense
Seraphim Space has unveiled the 10 startups selected for its 15th accelerator program, showcasing the growing synergy between commercial space innovation and national defense priorities. This diverse group spans five countries, including a first-time participant from Mongolia, and focuses on areas like defense communications, AI-powered surveillance, and more.
The latest cohort joins over 110 space startups that have benefited from Seraphim's accelerator over the past seven years. Credit: Seraphim Space
Meet the Startups
| Name | Description | Location | |-------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------|----------------| | Aerlin | Developing antennas for consumer cars | United States | | Ecosmic | Space traffic management provider | Italy | | Ethereal Exploration Guild | Designing a fully reusable medium-lift launch vehicle | India | | LambdaVision | Manufacturing artificial retinas in microgravity | United States | | Lyrasense | Geospatial intelligence provider | Germany | | ONDO Space | Building out SOS satellite ecosystem | Mongolia | | Pan Galactic | Developing operating systems for space | United Kingdom | | Planetary Utilities | Running a marketplace for space services | United States | | Ravee Optics | Laser communications venture for satellites | United States | | Vortx AI Private | Designing tools to improve satellite-enabled AI systems | India |
Program Impact and Industry Trends
Seraphim, in collaboration with its U.S. arm Generation Space, reports that alumni have raised $695.3 million in private funding since the program's inception in 2018. The accelerator aims to prepare startups for investment, with space-related startups attracting $2.1 billion in private investment in Q1 2025 alone—a 17% increase from the previous quarter.
This program underscores the vibrant growth of the space sector, driven by technological advancements and strategic partnerships.
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