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Expansion Ventures

Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris

Description

Expansion is an venture fund to support European Aerospace & Defence startups.

Investor Profile

Expansion Ventures has backed more than 13 startups, with 7 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 4 rounds, about 31% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in France, Luxembourg, Germany.
  • Strong thematic focus on Aerospace, Satellite Communication, Space Travel.
  • Led 4 rounds in the past year.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (46%)
  • Series A (31%)
  • Series B (8%)
  • Pre Seed (8%)
  • Series Unknown (8%)

Country Focus

  • France (69%)
  • Luxembourg (8%)
  • Germany (8%)
  • Spain (8%)
  • Finland (8%)

Industry Focus

  • Aerospace
  • Satellite Communication
  • Space Travel
  • Manufacturing
  • Cyber Security
  • Network Security
  • Biotechnology
  • Environmental Consulting
  • Pollution Control
  • Machinery Manufacturing
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Expansion Ventures frequently co-invest with?

Boryung Pharmaceutical
Asia, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea, Seoul
Co-Investments: 1
Starquest Capital
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 1
Expon Capital
Europe, Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Luxembourg
Co-Investments: 1
SpaceFounders
Europe, Aquitaine, France, Belin
Co-Investments: 2
European Innovation Council
Europe, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, Belgium, Brussels
Co-Investments: 2
Kima Ventures
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 2
Bpifrance
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Maisons-alfort
Co-Investments: 4
Karista
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 2
MIG Capital
Europe, Bayern, Germany, München
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does Expansion Ventures often collaborate with?

VL
North America, Arkansas, United States, Paris
Shared Deals: 1
PD
Europe, Madrid, Spain, Madrid
Shared Deals: 1
Hélène Huby
Europe, Bayern, Germany, Munich
Shared Deals: 1
AD
Europe, Midi-Pyrenees, France, Toulouse
Shared Deals: 1
GW
North America, Florida, United States, Stuart
Shared Deals: 1
JB
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Expansion Ventures?

Space Cargo Unlimited

Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Luxembourg

Space Cargo Unlimited is a french biotech company.

IndustrialSpace Travel
SeedJul 1, 2025
Skynopy

Paris, Ile-de-France, France

Connecting satellites. As a service

Series UnknownJun 30, 2025
Amount Raised: $17,618,041
Look Up Space

Toulouse, Midi-Pyrenees, France

Look Up Space provide space safety and security data & services of unprecedented quality, with a sovereign and secure sensor network.

Cyber SecurityNetwork Security
Series AJun 11, 2025
Amount Raised: $27,396,697
Alta Ares

Romainville, Ile-de-France, France

Alta Ares is a data integration surveillance service provider that utilizes drone imaging.

Drone ManagementDronesSecurity
Pre SeedMay 12, 2025
Amount Raised: $2,218,114
Exobiosphere

Esch-sur-alzette, Luxembourg, Luxembourg

Exobiosphere is a cutting-edge company operating at the intersection of space exploration and biotechnology.

Biotechnology
SeedApr 4, 2025
Amount Raised: $2,217,541
ION-X

Boulogne-billancourt, Ile-de-France, France

ION-X is the developer of a technology that provides the most efficient propulsion for small spacecraft.

AerospaceManufacturing
Series ADec 10, 2024
Amount Raised: $13,690,696
Constellation Technologies & Operations

Paris, Ile-de-France, France

Constellation Technologies deploys telecom satellites, delivering high-speed, low-latency internet where terrestrial networks are lacking.

BroadcastingInformation TechnologyTelecommunications
SeedOct 14, 2024
Amount Raised: $10,145,838
DcubeD

Germering, Bayern, Germany

DcubeD develops actuators and deployable structures tailored for nano-satellites and the commercial space industry.

ManufacturingSatellite Communication
Series AAug 5, 2024
Amount Raised: $4,799,511
WaltR

Toulouse, Midi-Pyrenees, France

WaltR solution monitoring polluting emissions through space and ground imaging.

Environmental ConsultingPollution Control
SeedMar 22, 2024
Amount Raised: $2,171,671
Aldoria

Paris, Ile-de-France, France

Aldoria collects, processes, and uses space situational awareness data to safeguard important assets in space.

Satellite CommunicationSpace Travel
Series AJan 23, 2024
Amount Raised: $10,857,551