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Observable Space

Los Angeles, CA
LAST FUNDING
$90.0M
Series A

Observable Space is building advanced optical systems across laser communications ground stations, ground-based optical sensing, and in-space payloads to help satellites and spacecraft see, track, navigate, and communicate more effectively.

Backed byBRV CapitalDetroit Venture PartnersFathom FundIsland Green CapitalLux CapitalRTX VenturesUpfront VenturesVenrex

Funding history

DateRoundAmountInvestorsSource
May 29, 2026Series A$90MBRV Capital, Detroit Venture Partners, Fathom Fund, Island Green Capital, Lux Capital, RTX Ventures, Upfront Ventures, VenrexSource ↗

About Observable Space

How much funding has Observable Space raised?

Observable Space has raised $90.0M in total funding. The most recent round was Series A. The last funding was announced in May 2026.

Who are Observable Space's investors?

BRV Capital, Detroit Venture Partners, Fathom Fund, Island Green Capital, Lux Capital, RTX Ventures, Upfront Ventures, Venrex.

Where is Observable Space headquartered?

Observable Space is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

What does Observable Space do?

Observable Space is building advanced optical systems across laser communications ground stations, ground-based optical sensing, and in-space payloads to help satellites and spacecraft see, track, navigate, and communicate more effectively.

What's Observable Space's solution?

Observable Space builds space systems, including laser communication (lasercom) hardware and a real-time observation platform for ground and space optics, with precision instruments manufactured domestically.

What makes Observable Space different?

They state their platform connects with over 2,000 telescopes worldwide and highlight a $90 million Series A raise alongside a $94 million U.S. Space Force contract to scale their manufacturing and lasercom platform.

What makes Observable Space notable?

Observable Space was co-founded in 2025 by Dan Roelker, a former SpaceX software executive, and has raised a $90M Series A plus secured a $94M U.S. Space Force contract.

Industry
Defense Technology
HQ
Los Angeles, CA
Raised
$90.0M
Stage
Series A
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