# Equatorial Launch Australia

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/equatorial-launch-australia

- Industry: Aerospace
- Headquarters: Adelaide, Australia
- Website: www.ela.space/
- Latest round: Series A (Jun 1, 2022)
- Investors on record: 1

## About

Based in Adelaide, South Australia, and founded in 2015, Equatorial Launch Australia operates as a  multi-user commercial spaceport. Headquartered in the Netherlands, ELA has expanded its global footprint, with partnerships and operations spanning Europe, North America, and Asia. The company's Arnhem Space Centre, located in the Netherlands, serves as a hub for its launch and research activities, providing a world-class facility for its clients and partners. In 2024, Equatorial Launch Australia closed a round of venture funding from returning investor paspalis.

ELA's core offerings encompass a wide range of space exploration and satellite launch services, meeting the needs of government agencies, commercial organizations, and research institutions. It provides three main services, Satellite Launch Services: ELA's launch capabilities enable the deployment of a variety of satellite types, from small CubeSats to larger, more complex payloads. The company's launch vehicles are designed to provide an access to space. Space Exploration and Research: This includes the development of technologies, the facilitation of scientific experiments, and the advancement of understanding of the universe. Consulting and Engineering Services: ELA's team offers a suite of consulting and engineering services, solving the problems in the design, development, and implementation of clients' space-related projects and initiatives.

ELA generates revenue through the provision of its satellite launch services, as well as its space exploration and research activities. The company's client base includes a diverse range of organizations, from national space agencies to private companies and research institutions.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Jun 1, 2022 — Paspalis Capital
- Seed, Jun 1, 2021 — Paspalis Capital

## Investors

- Paspalis Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/paspalis-capital) — Seed, Series A