The space startup class of 2014

13 companies in the directory were founded in 2014, across launch, software, logistics and more, with $25.2M in disclosed funding between them. With hindsight: 6 still active, 1 outgrew the startup label entirely, 1 didn't make it.

Firefly Aerospace Graduated

Small-satellite launchers

Launch · United States · est. 2014 · Series A

Kubos Acquired

Space grade software

Software · United States · est. 2014 · Seed

EXOS Aerospace

Reusable suborbital space vehicles

Launch · United States · est. 2014

Epic Aerospace

Space transportation network

Logistics · United States · est. 2014 · Seed

Gateway Galactic Dormant

LEO orbital propellant depot

Space Resources & Mining · United States · est. 2014 · Seed

Accion Systems Acquired

Satellite propulsion

Propulsion · United States · est. 2014 · Series C+

AstroComm

Spacecraft and ground-based hardware

Ground Segment & Tracking · United States · est. 2014

Because Learning Acquired

STEM missions to space

Media & Education · United States · est. 2014 · Seed

EOS Data Analytics

Satellite imagery analytics

Software · United States · est. 2014

NewRocket Dormant

Eco-friendly rocket engines

Propulsion · Israel · est. 2014 · Seed

Sen

Space TV for humanity

Media & Education · United Kingdom · est. 2014 · Seed

SkyWatch

Earth observation data

Earth Observation · Canada · est. 2014 · Series B

SpaceVR Shut down

Sharing the overview effect

Media & Education · United States · est. 2014

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