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MP Space raises AUD $23 million in seed funding led by Blackbird to develop spacecraft power systems. The Sydney-based deep-tech company plans to expand manufacturing and engineering capabilities.

PRIVATEOct 26, 2026

Amount Raised

A$23 Million

Round Type

Seed

SydneyEnergyRenewable Energy

Investors

MFV PartnersSpeedinvestSeraphim SpaceSystemiq CapitalBlackbird

Description

MP Space, a Sydney-based space power technology company founded in 2024 by former Tesla engineers, has raised AUD $23 million in seed funding led by Blackbird. The round also included participation from Systemiq Capital, Seraphim Space, Speedinvest and MFV Partners. MP Space develops power systems for spacecraft and has already designed its products into several space services and missions covering more than 500 spacecraft. The funding will support local manufacturing, platform expansion, and growth of the Australian engineering team, with hardware scheduled to fly in orbit in Q4 2026.

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Company Information

Company

MP Space

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

About

MP Space is a Sydney-based space power technology company founded in 2024 by former Tesla engineers Jay Manley and Sam Paterson. The company develops advanced power systems for spacecraft, including software-defined batteries with high gravimetric energy density. MP Space's products have been designed into several space services and missions covering more than 500 spacecraft. The company targets the supply chain serving satellites, launch vehicles, and lunar missions, bringing advanced power electronics and energy management technology from electric vehicles to spacecraft systems.

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