SPACEFLUX, headquartered in London, has successfully closed a £5.4 million seed funding round, enabling the company to fast-track the growth of its proprietary global telescope network and push forward innovative space situational awareness (SSA) technologies. The funding comes as calls grow for stronger commercial and sovereign space surveillance capabilities, with recent reports warning that a one-week disruption to satellite navigation could cost the UK economy £7.6 billion.
The funding round, co-led by Blackfinch Ventures, the UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund (UKI2S) (managed by Future Planet Capital), and Foresight Group, with further participation from Seraphim Space, positions Spaceflux to deliver enhanced tracking, characterisation and protection of satellites. The investment will strengthen a vital space safety capability that supports government and commercial missions in a rapidly evolving orbital environment
Spaceflux, founded in 2022, has emerged as a key player in the space surveillance and tracking domain thanks to its proprietary AI-driven analytics and cutting-edge optical sensor systems. Initially providing data and insights on activity in the geostationary orbit to the UK Space Agency (UKSA) and the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD), the firm has quickly positioned itself as a trusted partner in the broader international space ecosystem.
The company’s ground-based optical sensors track satellites and debris across all orbits, uniquely combining visible and Short-Wave Infrared (SWIR) imaging, enabling daylight tracking and characterisation of space objects, which expands the observation window beyond night-time operations, delivering true 24/7 coverage.
Space situational awareness services have become increasingly relevant as both governmental and commercial space actors face growing concerns over orbital crowding, untracked debris and potential adversarial interference. The new capital will enable Spacefux to scale its global sensor network, upgrade its flagship Cortex analytics platform and expand commercial delivery of its tracking services to satellite operators, insurers and government agencies worldwide.
Marco Rocchetto, CEO and co-founder of Spaceflux stated, “As space becomes increasingly essential to our economy, environment and daily lives, it is also becoming more congested and contested. This investment strengthens our ability to protect satellite technology that delivers crucial insights to Earth around the clock, reducing collision risks, and supporting a safer, more sustainable space environment for future generations”.
Kimberley Hay, Ventures Director at Blackfinch, added: “Spaceflux really impressed us with its collective experience and expertise in space safety. Many people don’t realise how much our everyday lives depend on space infrastructure. From navigation and communications to weather forecasting and streaming media, space plays a critical role.”
As demand grows for trusted, sovereign space surveillance, Spaceflux is better positioned than ever to deliver the infrastructure, data and decision-making tools needed to keep satellites safe and ensure long-term sustainability in space. With seed investment successfully secured, the company’s full focus is on leading global efforts to reduce space congestion and improve orbital safety through independently verified, AI-powered tracking solutions.