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Outlier Space secures $10.5 million in pre-Seed funding led by GD1 to develop autonomous capsules for drug and chip production in microgravity.

PRIVATEJul 28, 20261 day ago

Amount Raised

$10.5 Million

Round Type

Pre-Seed

AucklandManufacturingBiotechnology

Investors

Side Stage VenturesInvestibleIcehouse VenturesAirtreeBrian CartmellNova ThresholdGd1

Description

Outlier Space has raised $10.5 million in pre-Seed funding to create commercial payload capsules for space. The round was led by New Zealand VC GD1 and aims to build a reusable satellite capsule for research and manufacturing payloads. The company targets pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors that require microgravity conditions. Founder Jamie France highlights their team's experience in aerospace as a key asset for this venture.

Company Information

Company

Outlier Space

Location

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

About

Outlier Space is an Auckland-based startup focused on developing autonomous, reusable satellite capsules for carrying research and manufacturing payloads to microgravity. Their technology aims to enable production of complex materials in space, which are difficult to develop on Earth. The company is targeting pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and advanced materials companies requiring microgravity conditions. Founded by Jamie France, a veteran in the space industry, Outlier Space aims to make significant advances in commercial space applications.

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