Space Forge
In-space manufacturing of advanced semiconductor materials for defense and commercial applications.
Space Forge develops returnable manufacturing satellites that leverage microgravity and vacuum conditions to produce advanced semiconductor materials with superior purity and crystal structure. The company's ForgeStar platform returns manufactured materials to Earth via the Pridwen heat shield. Space Forge was the first commercial company licensed to return materials from space to the UK and has raised Series A funding from the NATO Innovation Fund, reflecting the dual-use defense significance of assured semiconductor supply chains.
Overview
- Headquarters
- Cardiff, Wales, UK
- Founded
- 2018
- Employees
- 60
- Total funding
- $30M
- Stage
- Series A
- Status
- active
- Domains
- In-space manufacturing, Semiconductor materials, Defense supply chain
- X / Twitter
- x.com/Space_Forge
- Website
- spaceforge.com
Founders2
Investors0
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Cap table7
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Raised per round
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| Holder | Instrument | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
Founders & team | Common | ~37.5% |
Other investors | Preferred / Common | ~25.0% |
Series A investorsNew | Preferred (Series A) | ~25.0% |
Employee option pool | Options | ~12.5% |
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Frequently asked
- What does Space Forge do?
- Space Forge develops returnable manufacturing satellites that leverage microgravity and vacuum conditions to produce advanced semiconductor materials with superior purity and crystal structure. The company's ForgeStar platform returns manufactured materials to Earth via the Pridwen heat shield. Space Forge was the first commercial company licensed to return materials from space to the UK and has raised Series A funding from the NATO Innovation Fund, reflecting the dual-use defense significance of assured semiconductor supply chains.
- Where is Space Forge headquartered?
- Space Forge is headquartered in Cardiff, Wales, UK and was founded in 2018.
- How much funding has Space Forge raised?
- Space Forge has raised $30M in disclosed funding.
- What does Space Forge specialize in?
- Space Forge works across In-space manufacturing, Semiconductor materials, Defense supply chain.
Sources & citations2
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Raised 22.6M ($30M) Series A led by NATO Innovation Fund; first UK license to return materials from space
TechCrunch: Space Forge raises $30M Series A to make chip materials in spaceVerified2025-05-31 - 2
Founded 2018 by Joshua Western; HQ Cardiff, Wales; partnered with Northrop Grumman
UKTN: Space Forge closes record 22.6m Series A roundReported2025-05-15