EraDrive raises $5.3 million in a seed round to enhance satellite autonomy with innovative software-hardware kits, led by Hackstack Ventures.
Amount Raised
$5.3 Million
Round Type
Seed
San FranciscoAerospaceInvestors
Description
EraDrive, a Stanford University spinoff, has raised $5.3 million in a seed round to develop software-hardware modules for satellite autonomy. The funding will accelerate the development of hardware, including cameras and optics for space situational awareness. Through partnerships, EraDrive aims to supply its modules to hundreds of satellites worldwide. Notable investors include Hackstack Ventures and Harpoon Ventures.
Quick answer
EraDrive raised $5.3 Million in a Seed round, dated December 16, 2025. Investors: Harpoon Ventures, Brave Capital, Point Nine, 2100 Ventures, Entropy Industrial Capital and Hackstack Ventures. EraDrive is based in San Francisco, California, United States.
- How much did EraDrive raise?
- EraDrive raised $5.3 Million in a Seed round on December 16, 2025.
- Who invested in EraDrive?
- Harpoon Ventures, Brave Capital, Point Nine, 2100 Ventures, Entropy Industrial Capital and Hackstack Ventures are named as investors in this round.
- What does EraDrive do?
- EraDrive delivers compact, AI-powered self-driving modules that bring autonomy to any spacecraft, enabling onboard navigation, control, collision avoidance, and visual awareness in orbit.
- Where is EraDrive based and how big is it?
- EraDrive is based in San Francisco, California, United States. Fundz records about 6 employees.
- Who are the decision-makers at EraDrive?
- Fundz holds 1 contact at EraDrive. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.
Source: Fundz verified event record.
Who else raised in Aerospace around the same time
Companies in the same sectors as EraDrive that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.
- Astra raised $10M on January 30, 2026.
- York Space Systems raised $629M (IPO) on January 30, 2026.
- AquaAirX raised $1.4M (Pre-Seed) on January 28, 2026.
- The Guild raised $21M (Series A) on January 27, 2026.
- Northwood Space raised $100M (Series B) on January 27, 2026.
- Grid Aero raised $20M (Series A) on January 26, 2026.
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