# U-Space

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

- Industry: Aerospace
- Headquarters: Toulouse, France
- Website: www.u-space.fr/
- Total disclosed funding: $35M
- Latest round: Series A (Jun 30, 2025)
- Investors on record: 10

## About

Based in France, U-Space provides innovative solutions for managing satellites, ensuring safe and efficient operations in airspace. The company specializes in small satellite technology for various applications.Founded in 2018 by its CEO Fabien Apper and Antoine Ressouche and headquartered in Toulouse, France, U-Space focuses on managing satellites. In June 2025, U-Space raised EUR 24 million in series A funding led by BLAST, with participation from Expansion Capital, CapSpace, ARIS, Primo Capital, Vertech Finance, Bpifrance and Audacia.U-Space specializes in the design and construction of next-generation small satellites, offering comprehensive solutions for space missions. Their primary services include feasibility studies to determine mission costs and viability, the development of complete and modular space systems, and ongoing operational support to maintain satellite functionality. U-Space collaborates closely with clients from various sectors, including commercial services, scientific missions, and defense applications, ensuring tailored solutions that meet specific needs. The company leverages modern tools and technologies, drawing on five years of expertise at CNES, to enhance client projects and facilitate the realization of innovative satellite missions. U-Space primarily serves clients in Europe and is expanding its reach to international markets, positioning itself as a vital player in the growing aerospace sector.U-Space generates revenue through direct business-to-business transactions, offering a suite of services designed for organizations involved in space exploration and satellite applications. Their transaction model typically involves bespoke contracts for satellite construction and operational support, allowing clients to benefit from customized solutions. The pricing structure is based on project complexity and client requirements, with payments structured around milestones achieved during the development process. This approach facilitates a collaborative engagement with clients, ensuring that projects align with their strategic goals. U-Space's flagship service offerings, including feasibility studies and operational support, are essential components of their revenue model, reflecting their commitment to delivering high-quality, integrated satellite solutions.In November 2025, U-Space raised EUR 24.00 mn in Series A funding. The company plans to utilize this funding to invest in software development and fully digitize its industrial tools, aiming to scale production to one satellite per week. Additionally, U-Space is targeting expansion into new international markets to broaden its client base and enhance its operational capabilities.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Jun 30, 2025, $28M — Expansion Capital, Audacia, Bpifrance Investissement, Primo Capital, Karot Capital, Blast.Club, Vertech Finance, Capspace, ARIS
- Seed, Sep 15, 2022, $7M — Audacia, Bpifrance Investissement, Karot Capital, BNP Paribas Developpement

## Investors

- Audacia (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/audacia) — Seed, Series A
- Bpifrance Investissement (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/bpifrance-investissement) — Seed, Series A
- Karot Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/karot-capital) — Seed, Series A
- BNP Paribas Developpement (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/bnp-paribas-developpement) — Seed
- Expansion Capital — Series A
- Primo Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/primo-capital) — Series A
- Blast.Club (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/blast-club) — Series A
- Vertech Finance — Series A
- Capspace — Series A
- ARIS — Series A