Seraphim Space chooses space startups for accelerator programme

Those chosen cover areas ranging from propulsion and cybersecurity to situational awareness and in-orbit biotechnology manufacturing.

Space startups

The firms selected, which include three from the UK (CarbonLaces, Frontier Space and Spaceflux), are listed below, along with their country of origin and a description by Seraphim:

AADYAH Aerospace: (India)
AADYAH Aerospace is enabling the next generation of in-orbit missions through the creation of bespoke satellite and space-based solutions.

Arkysis: (US)
Arkysis is driving evolution from throwaway to renewable space systems, empowering customers exponential growth through commercial Ports in any orbit around Earth, the moon and beyond.

CarbonLaces: (UK)
CarbonLaces has developed a highly accurate platform providing granular energy and carbon insights to the Built Environment marketplace at scale.

Four Resolutions: (US)
Four Resolutions provides a sophisticated 3rd party space-data calibration services to assess and improve the accuracy of geospatial data.

Frontier Space: (UK)
Frontier Space has developed a scalable, modular, autonomous SpaceLab capable of industrialising in-orbit manufacturing of high-value bioproducts and hosting biopharma R&D.”

SaferPlaces: (Italy)
SaferPlaces is revolutionising flood risk assessment with its cloud digital twin platform, providing actionable insights for resilient cities worldwide.

Spaceflux: (UK)
Spaceflux provides space traffic management solutions, utilising proprietary sensor technology to safeguard orbital environments against collision risks.

Company in stealth mode: US
US-Based company, currently in stealth mode, focused on delivering unique cybersecurity solutions across satellite networks.

Viridian Space: (US)
Viridian is developing a novel propulsion technology that allows satellites to sustain Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) without running out of propellant.

These companies represent the accelerator’s 13th such cohort, hence the name Mission 13.

“Mission 13 exemplifies our commitment to fostering SpaceTech innovation on a global scale,” said Rob Desborough, Managing Partner at Seraphim Space and Chair of the Accelerator.

“As we enter this new phase, our expanded reach underscores the burgeoning opportunities in the sector. Additionally, we are thrilled to introduce the new academy programme, which marks an exciting opportunity for Seraphim to continue supporting and nurturing SpaceTech talent beyond the accelerator, amplifying the impact of our initiatives in the space ecosystem.”

SSV II

The latest accelerator programme occurs along side the recent announcement of Seraphim’s new venture fund, Seraphim Space Ventures II (SSV II), which will also involve space startups.

“The Fund will focus on investing at Seed and Series A stages in the next generation of visionary entrepreneurs looking to transform science fiction into science fact,” writes the company. “The fund is backed by corporate’s including major players from the space sector such as Airbus, SES, Teledyne, Telespazio, Inmarsat and MDA, and new global heavyweights such as Eutelsat, NEC and SKY Perfect JSAT. Already with 9 companies in this portfolio, including accelerator alumni Auriga, Constellr and Ubotica, Seraphim has a greater ability to support SpaceTech’s brightest stars through every step of their journey.”

Note: Seraphim Space is known as Generation Space in the US.

Image: Spaceflux

See also: Seraphim partners with ESA for space startup support