Esper raised $5 million in seed funding led by Paspalis Capital to launch more satellites for detecting critical minerals from space.
Amount Raised
$5 Million
Round Type
Seed
MelbourneManufacturingAerospaceInvestors
Description
Esper has secured $5 million in seed funding to enhance its satellite network aimed at detecting critical minerals from orbit. The funding will be used to launch five additional satellites, strengthening its capabilities in various industries including mining and agriculture.
Quick answer
Esper raised $5 Million in a Seed round, dated March 4, 2025. Investors: Hejaz and Paspalis Capital. Esper is based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
- How much did Esper raise?
- Esper raised $5 Million in a Seed round on March 4, 2025.
- Who invested in Esper?
- Hejaz and Paspalis Capital are named as investors in this round.
- What does Esper do?
- Esper Satellite Imagery is a Melbourne based startup focusing on collecting hyperspectral imagery from micro satellite constellations to supercharge industries with environmental data.
- Where is Esper based and how big is it?
- Esper is based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Fundz records about 10 employees.
- Who are the decision-makers at Esper?
- Fundz holds 2 contacts at Esper. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.
Source: Fundz verified event record.
Who else raised in Aerospace and Manufacturing around the same time
Companies in the same sectors as Esper that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.
- Garuda Aerospace raised $12M (Series B) on April 16, 2025.
- Apex raised $158M on April 16, 2025.
- Pangea Aerospace raised $27M (Series A) on March 24, 2025.
- Rangsons Aerospace raised $37M on March 13, 2025.
- Quantum Space raised an undisclosed amount (Funding Round) on March 11, 2025.
- HopFlyt raised $200K (Seed) on March 11, 2025.
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