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Dark
Space orbiting from airports
- 1-20 employees
- B2B
- Enterprise
- Logistics
- Science
- Aerospace
- Saint-Merri, Paris, IDF
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Company mission
To democratize access to space while minimizing the environmental footprint of its activity.
Our take
There are a number of technical constraints and geographical limitations on space launches. Dark solves this problem by making it possible to faciliate space launches anywhere on Earth, as long as there is an airport nearby.
The company was founded by an experienced aerospace defence engineers, which has been crucial to their success. Their technology is geared towards giving satellites and other craft easier access to space, as well as facilitating debris removal. Dark's focus on sustainability and environmental consciousness differentiates it from the majority of emerging and established space companies.
The versatility of Dark's launch system has attracted significant investment (now around $5 million), but the company will need to continue to accrue financing if it is to actualize its mission.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Benefits
- Private health insurance and lunch packages
- Customizable office setup, open to remote
- Highly competitive salary, welcome bonus and equity
- High level technical colleagues and partners, first circle staff of the company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Apr 2024
$6m
EARLY VC
Dec 2021
$5m
SEED
Total funding: $15.9m
This company has top investors
Leadership
Clyde Laheyne
(CEO)Previously worked in Airbus's Helicopter System and Architecture division. Worked in Lead Missile Architecture at MBDA.
Guillaume Orvain
(CTO)Previously worked in Software Design and Implementation at MBDA.