# Interstellar Lab

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/interstellar-lab

- Industry: Environmental Services
- Headquarters: Hollywood, US
- Website: www.interstellarlab.com
- Latest round: Seed (Mar 7, 2022)
- Investors on record: 7

## About

Founded in 2018 and based in Hollywood, California, Interstellar Lab Inc. specializes in developing advanced biospheric systems for automated plant cultivation in both terrestrial and extraterrestrial environments.Interstellar Lab Inc. is focused on creating innovative biospheric systems. Founded in Hollywood, California in 2018, the company has secured funding through 6 deals, the most recent in March 2022, raising USD 0.50 mn from investors including FII Institute. The CEO and founder, Barbara Belvisi, has a history of entrepreneurial ventures in technology and innovation.Interstellar Lab specializes in developing advanced biospheric systems for autonomous plant cultivation, which are applicable to both terrestrial and extraterrestrial settings. These systems utilize artificial intelligence, hardware, and scientific principles to optimize plant growth conditions, autonomously managing temperature, humidity, light, and nutrient delivery. Their flagship products have been recognized by NASA and are designed to integrate with greenhouse systems, serving clients in the agricultural and aerospace sectors, particularly in North America and Europe where there is a rising demand for sustainable food production technologies.Interstellar Lab generates revenue through direct sales to public and private sector clients, focusing on B2B transactions. Their business model leverages partnerships with research institutions and organizations involved in space exploration. Products and services are tailored to client needs and may include maintenance and support agreements, particularly for their biospheric systems marketed to agricultural companies and space agencies.In March 2022, Interstellar Lab Inc. raised USD 0.50 mn in Seed funding to enhance its workforce and expedite the manufacturing of its first BioPods for the Earth market. The company aims to introduce new products that further advance automated plant cultivation. Additionally, Interstellar Lab plans to expand its market presence in North America and Europe by the end of 2023, positioning itself to meet the increasing demand for innovative agricultural technologies.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Mar 7, 2022 — Bpifrance, Kima Ventures, 7percent Ventures, AUXXO, Seldor Capital, E2MC, Urania Ventures

## Investors

- Bpifrance — Seed
- Kima Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/kima-ventures) — Seed
- 7percent Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/7percent-ventures) — Seed
- AUXXO (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/auxxo) — Seed
- Seldor Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/seldor-capital) — Seed
- E2MC (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/e2mc) — Seed
- Urania Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/urania-ventures) — Seed