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Expansion Ventures

Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris

Description

Expansion is an venture fund to support European Aerospace & Defence startups.

Investor Profile

Expansion Ventures has backed more than 13 startups, with 7 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 4 rounds, about 31% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in France, Luxembourg, Germany.
  • Strong thematic focus on Aerospace, Satellite Communication, Space Travel.
  • Led 4 rounds in the past year.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (46%)
  • Series A (31%)
  • Series B (8%)
  • Pre Seed (8%)
  • Series Unknown (8%)

Country Focus

  • France (69%)
  • Luxembourg (8%)
  • Germany (8%)
  • Spain (8%)
  • Finland (8%)

Industry Focus

  • Aerospace
  • Satellite Communication
  • Space Travel
  • Manufacturing
  • Cyber Security
  • Network Security
  • Biotechnology
  • Environmental Consulting
  • Pollution Control
  • Machinery Manufacturing
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Expansion Ventures frequently co-invest with?

Boryung Pharmaceutical
Asia, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea, Seoul
Co-Investments: 1
Starquest Capital
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 1
Expon Capital
Europe, Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Luxembourg
Co-Investments: 1
SpaceFounders
Europe, Aquitaine, France, Belin
Co-Investments: 2
European Innovation Council
Europe, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, Belgium, Brussels
Co-Investments: 2
Kima Ventures
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 2
Bpifrance
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Maisons-alfort
Co-Investments: 4
Karista
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 2
MIG Capital
Europe, Bayern, Germany, München
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does Expansion Ventures often collaborate with?

VL
North America, Arkansas, United States, Paris
Shared Deals: 1
PD
Europe, Madrid, Spain, Madrid
Shared Deals: 1
Hélène Huby
Europe, Bayern, Germany, Munich
Shared Deals: 1
AD
Europe, Midi-Pyrenees, France, Toulouse
Shared Deals: 1
GW
North America, Florida, United States, Stuart
Shared Deals: 1
JB
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Expansion Ventures?

Messium

London, England, United Kingdom

Messium's technology makes use of proprietary machine learning models and hyperspectral satellite constellations.

Information TechnologyInternet
SeedSep 9, 2025
Amount Raised: $4,462,064
ReOrbit

Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland

Leaders in sovereign communication satellites

AerospaceSatellite Communication
Series ASep 8, 2025
Amount Raised: $52,746,511
Space Cargo Unlimited

Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Luxembourg

Space Cargo Unlimited is a french biotech company.

IndustrialSpace Travel
SeedJul 1, 2025
Skynopy

Paris, Ile-de-France, France

Connecting satellites. As a service

Series UnknownJun 30, 2025
Amount Raised: $17,618,041
Look Up Space

Toulouse, Midi-Pyrenees, France

Look Up Space provide space safety and security data & services of unprecedented quality, with a sovereign and secure sensor network.

Cyber SecurityNetwork Security
Series AJun 11, 2025
Amount Raised: $27,396,697
Alta Ares

Romainville, Ile-de-France, France

Alta Ares is a data integration surveillance service provider that utilizes drone imaging.

Drone ManagementDronesSecurity
Pre SeedMay 12, 2025
Amount Raised: $2,218,114
Exobiosphere

Esch-sur-alzette, Luxembourg, Luxembourg

Exobiosphere is a cutting-edge company operating at the intersection of space exploration and biotechnology.

Biotechnology
SeedApr 4, 2025
Amount Raised: $2,217,541
ION-X

Boulogne-billancourt, Ile-de-France, France

ION-X is the developer of a technology that provides the most efficient propulsion for small spacecraft.

AerospaceManufacturing
Series ADec 10, 2024
Amount Raised: $13,690,696
Constellation Technologies & Operations

Paris, Ile-de-France, France

Constellation Technologies deploys telecom satellites, delivering high-speed, low-latency internet where terrestrial networks are lacking.

BroadcastingInformation TechnologyTelecommunications
SeedOct 14, 2024
Amount Raised: $10,145,838
DcubeD

Germering, Bayern, Germany

DcubeD develops actuators and deployable structures tailored for nano-satellites and the commercial space industry.

ManufacturingSatellite Communication
Series AAug 5, 2024
Amount Raised: $4,799,511