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Space Forge
Reusable satellites for manufacturing in space
- 21-100 employees
- B2B
- Manufacturing
- Robotics
- Science
- Aerospace
- Cardiff, UK
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Company mission
Space Forge's mission is to transform return from space to enable revolutionary products, for the benefit of humanity.
Our take
Manufacturing new age materials – in space – on reusable, returnable satellites, all in a bid to help save earth. What Space Forge is attempting is nothing short of spectacular. Of course, the most important question is, ‘why?’.
Well, the kinds of low carbon materials that Space Forge is aiming to manufacture can’t be made on earth due to atmospheric contamination, temperature, and gravity, but can be made in space. Hence, Space Forge’s “microgravity as a service” solutions, delivered via its returnable, refurbishable, and relaunchable satellite platform.
It’s a project of grand proportions, but the fact that One Ventures and Space Fund have already invested is a great sign. Indeed, given the explosion of the space industry in recent years, the rapid adoption of robotics and AI in manufacturing, as well as the environmental crunch, conditions are ripe for Space Forge to scale up quickly.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Benefits
- Your mental health is important! You’ll have access to Spill - an all-in-one mental health support platform offering completely anonymous therapy sessions to our whole team
- Flexible working environment, work from where you like in the UK unless you need to be in the office, our remote work equipment is high spec too
- 25 days plus all UK bank holidays
- Enhanced pension scheme at 4% matched
- Charity or cause you’re passionate about? Up to 5 volunteering days a year to support the things closest to you and make an impact
- Super cool brand-new office and factory - the coffee is on us (and it’s certified carbon neutral too, our snazzy machine does anything from the humble americano to a superb flat white)
- Pizza pay day - okay, it’s not always pizza, but if you’re at the office on pay day, lunch is on us
- We’re changing the way humanity builds, we think that’s exciting, and we want you to be excited about it too. That’s why we have an Employee Share Option Plan (ESOP) so you can own part of our journey
- You’re the master of your own destiny. We offer every person at Space Forge a £1500 annual learning budget so you can choose the training or experiences to help you grow
- Working with a passionate, friendly and highly motivated team
- Maternity / Paternity benefits beyond statutory
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Feb 2024
$9.8m
GRANT
Nov 2023
$0.7m
GRANT
Total funding: $21.5m
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Leadership
Joshua Western
(CEO)Previously spent four years at the UK Space Agency, following a five year spell at satellite company Thales Alenia Space.