# Cognitive Space Optics

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/cognitive-space-optics

- Industry: Aerospace
- Headquarters: Daejeon, South Korea
- Website: www.cso.space/
- Total disclosed funding: $11M
- Latest round: Series A (May 20, 2026)
- Investors on record: 7

## About

Based in South Korea and founded in 2023, Cognitive Space Optics, a subsidiary of Contec, develops optical cameras for ultra-small satellites. In May 2026, Cognitive Space Optics raised KRW 16.2 billion in series A funding from new investors Mirae Asset Capital, Mirae Asset Venture Investment, and Murex Partners. Returning investors Company K Partners, IMM Investment, Korea Investment Partner, and STIC Ventures also participated in this round.

CSO specializes in ultra-small satellite cameras, focusing on developing optical cameras for micro-swarm satellites operating in very low earth orbit (VLEO).

The May 2026 funding will allow the company to expand its business from production of satellite camera hardware into AI-based data utilization areas such as image analysis, object detection, and disaster and security monitoring.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, May 20, 2026, $11M — Korea Investment Partners, IMM Investment, Company K Partners, Mirae Asset Venture Investment, Murex Partners, STIC Ventures, Mirae Asset Capital

## Investors

- Korea Investment Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/korea-investment-partners) — Series A
- IMM Investment (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/imm-investment) — Series A
- Company K Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/company-k-partners) — Series A
- Mirae Asset Venture Investment (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mirae-asset-venture-investment) — Series A
- Murex Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/murex-partners) — Series A
- STIC Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/stic-ventures) — Series A
- Mirae Asset Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mirae-asset-capital) — Series A