UK Space Agency
Overview
The UK Space Agency is an executive agency of the Government of the United Kingdom, responsible for the United Kingdom's civil space programme. It supports the government to boost UK prosperity, understand the Universe, and protect our planet and outer space. The agency nurtures a thriving space ecosystem – a network of investors, scientists, engineers, academia and research labs.
Year Founded
2010
Portfolio Companies
63
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Cosmos | Nov 2023 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Space Forge | Jun 2026 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Sofant Technologies | Nov 2021 | Grant | Co-investor |
| SaxaVord Spaceport | Dec 2022 | Grant | Lead |
| Craft Prospect | Feb 2024 | Grant | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is UK Space Agency based?
UK Space Agency is headquartered in Didcot, England, United Kingdom.
When was UK Space Agency founded?
UK Space Agency was founded in 2010.
How many portfolio companies does UK Space Agency have?
UK Space Agency has 63 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in UK Space Agency's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Open Cosmos, Space Forge, Sofant Technologies, SaxaVord Spaceport, Craft Prospect.
What was UK Space Agency's most recent investment shown here?
UK Space Agency's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Space Forge in 2026.
What sectors does UK Space Agency focus on?
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What company stages does UK Space Agency focus on?
UK Space Agency typically invests at the MultiStage stage.
What is UK Space Agency's AUM?
UK Space Agency's assets under management are estimated between $500.0M and $1.0B.