Seraphim unveils the 10 startups in its twelfth space accelerator | Space

TAMPA, Fla. — Startups specializing in healthcare, propulsion, and tackling climate change are among 10 space-based businesses taking part in Seraphim Space’s latest accelerator program, the British investment firm announced Oct. 17.

The three-month program connects young space companies with mentors and potential investors as they seek the funds they need to get off the ground.

Seraphim, which runs the bi-annual accelerator with its U.S. arm Generation Space, said 91 startups have collectively raised more than $320 million after participating in the program since its launch in 2018.

Around 86% of companies raise capital within 12 months of participating in the accelerator, according to Seraphim, averaging around $4 million.

Nairobi-based Amini announced it had raised $2 million for a climate data-focused satellite constellation while taking part in the previous accelerator that ended in June.

The companies participating in Seraphim’s twelfth accelerator, which ends in November, are:

Name	Description	Location
Applied Atomics	Water-based propulsion developer.	United Kingdom
Aquascope	Freshwater intelligence provider.	United Kingdom
BioOrbit	Developing a space-based pharmaceuticals factory.	United Kingdom
Optimal Cities	Urban planning digital platform provider.	United Kingdom
Four Point	Geospatial data firm focused on opencast mines.	Poland
SkyFi	Earth observation data provider.	United States
FreeFall Aerospace	Antenna technology developer.	United States
Astrogate Labs	Designing a laser communication system for small satellites.	India
Kumi Analytics	Project management platform provider for carbon offsetting.	Singapore
Transitry	Developing an AI and blockchain platform for validating climate impact claims.	Singapore

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