What is D-Orbit?
Headquartered with a global footprint across Italy, Portugal, the UK, and the US, D-Orbit specializes in advanced space logistics. The company provides essential transportation services and mission-critical technologies that enable satellite deployment and orbital management. By prioritizing environmentally conscious business models and social responsibility, D-Orbit has distinguished itself within the aerospace industry, moving beyond traditional manufacturing to provide comprehensive, end-to-end logistics solutions for the modern space economy.
How much funding has D-Orbit raised?
D-Orbit has raised a total of $411M across 5 funding rounds:
Private Equity
$2.1M
Other Financing Round
$2.9M
Series C
$110M
Series C
$168M
Series D
$128M
Private Equity (2015): $2.1M with participation from Como Venture and Club degli Investitori
Other Financing Round (2020): $2.9M led by Sparkasse and Banca Sella Group
Series C (2024): $110M supported by Marubeni, Primo Ventures, and CDP Venture Capital SGR
Series C (2024): $168M featuring The European Innovation Council, Avantgarde, Marubeni, Primo Ventures, CDP Venture Capital SGR, Iberis Capital, and Indaco
Series D (2026): $128M backed by Azimut
Key Investors in D-Orbit
Marubeni
Marubeni Corporation is a major Japanese integrated trading and investment business conglomerate that handles products and provides services in a broad range of sectors, including infrastructure, logistics, and the information industry.
CDP Venture Capital SGR
CDP Venture Capital SGR is a leading Italian venture capital fund manager focusing on strategic investments in sectors crucial for national growth, including innovation and sustainability.
Indaco
Indaco Venture Partners SGR is the largest independent Italian venture capital asset management company, specializing in technology and digital sectors such as robotics and space economy.
What's next for D-Orbit?
With this latest infusion of capital, D-Orbit is positioned to accelerate its scaling efforts and expand its operational capacity. The company's trajectory, marked by consistent growth from early-stage private equity to its current enterprise-level status, suggests a strategic focus on enhancing its orbital transportation fleet and deepening its market penetration. Investors are likely looking for the firm to leverage these resources to solidify its leadership in space-proven mission services, potentially targeting new international markets and further integrating its proprietary technology into the global satellite infrastructure ecosystem.
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