133 indexable Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech companies headquartered in Italy, ranked by total equity funding and recent funding momentum. Combined disclosed equity funding of $360.4M across 36 funded companies.
| # | Company | Funding | Valuation | Stage | Latest round | Employees | Founded | Momentum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
D-Orbit
Operator of orbital transportation, in-orbit servicing, and mission control software |
$170M | — | Series D | Series D Jan 2026 | 281 | 2011 | ↑ Active |
| 2 |
Dronus
Developer of automated drone systems for inspection, security, and smart cities |
$56.7M | — | Series A | Series A Mar 2026 | 25 | 2018 | ↑ Active |
| 3 |
FlyingBasket
Provider of drone-based delivery services |
$2.1M | — | Seed | Seed May 2026 | 32 | 2015 | ↑ Active |
| 4 |
W•SENSE
Provider of IoT services |
$9.5M | — | Series C | Series C Oct 2025 | 50 | 2017 | ↑ Active |
| 5 |
Capsule
Developer of propulsion systems for Cubesats and Smallsats using water. |
$920.5K | — | Seed | Seed Mar 2026 | — | 2023 | ↑ Active |
| 6 |
Astradyne
Manufacturer of AI-based deployable structures and space components |
$2.3M | — | Seed | Seed Sep 2025 | 4 | 2021 | ↑ Active |
| 7 |
AIKO
Developer of autonomous software solutions for space-based applications and operations |
$5.7M | — | Series A | Series A Oct 2024 | 34 | 2017 | ↑ Active |
| 8 |
SunCubes
Developer of laser-based wireless power and data transmission systems |
$1.3M | — | Seed | Seed Jul 2025 | — | 2023 | ↑ Active |
| 9 |
Leaf Space
Operator of a network providing ground station services for satellites |
$32.7M | — | Series B | Venture Debt Jul 2023 | 35 | 2014 | — |
| 10 |
Involve Space
Developer of stratospheric platforms for Earth observation, validation, and scientific missions |
$2.8M | — | Seed | Seed Sep 2024 | — | 2018 | ↑ Active |
| 11 |
Intuos
Provider of AI & data-driven digital solutions for the aviation industry |
$20K | — | Seed | Seed Feb 2026 | — | 2019 | ↑ Active |
| 12 |
Wesii
Developer of image processing software for drone-acquired data |
$5.7M | — | Series B | Series B Mar 2024 | 26 | 2016 | — |
| 13 |
Revolv Space
Developer of components and equipment for satellite solutions |
$2.8M | — | Seed | Seed May 2024 | 7 | 2022 | — |
| 14 |
Sidereus
Developer of containerized single-stage orbital system for orbital access and testing |
$7.2M | — | Series A | Series A Sep 2023 | 8 | 2019 | — |
| 15 |
Avio
Developer of space propulsion components and systems |
$19.8M | — | Public | Grant (prize money) Dec 2021 | 1,200 | 1912 | — |
| 16 |
SPiN
Universal adapter for satellite manufacturing and sub-system integration |
$1.8M | — | Seed | Seed Jan 2024 | 9 | 2015 | — |
| 17 |
PICOSATS
Manufacturer of advanced satellite communication solutions, including transponders and antenna systems |
$2.9M | — | Series A | Series A Jul 2023 | 9 | 2014 | — |
| 18 |
Qascom
Provider of security solutions in satellite navigation and space cybersecurity |
$1M | — | Funding Raised | Grant (prize money) Oct 2023 | — | 2004 | — |
| 19 |
Apogeo Space
Provider of IoT connectivity via picosatellites for various industry applications |
$5.4M | — | Series A | Series A May 2022 | 18 | 2015 | — |
| 20 |
ARCA Dynamics
Provider of space-based detection and tracking services for orbiting objects |
$1.3M | — | Seed | Seed Oct 2023 | 7 | 2016 | — |
| 21 |
Sitael
Design and develop small satellites, propulsion systems, Instruments and avionics |
$5.6M | — | Acquired | Grant (prize money) Jan 2021 | 387 | 1994 | — |
| 22 |
Media Lario
Manufacturer of high specification optics and optical systems for space |
$15.7M | — | Series A | Series A Feb 2004 | 43 | 1993 | — |
| 23 |
Graal Tech
Manufacturer of modular underwater robotic systems |
$4M | — | Funding Raised | Grant (prize money) Feb 2019 | — | 1998 | — |
| 24 |
T4i Technology
Developer of propulsion systems for small satellites, deployers, and orbital transfer vehicles |
$204.2K | — | Seed | Seed Sep 2023 | — | 2006 | — |
| 25 |
Seares
Developer of mooring solutions for aquaculture, ports, marinas, and yachting |
$489.8K | — | Seed | Seed Dec 2020 | 11 | 2018 | — |
| 26 |
Agrorobotica
Precision agriculture solutions provider |
$276.4K | — | Funding Raised | Grant (prize money) Oct 2021 | 9 | 2017 | — |
| 27 |
Nimbus
Manufacturer of customized unmanned aerial systems for professional applications |
$127.7K | — | Funding Raised | Grant (prize money) Nov 2022 | — | 2006 | — |
| 28 |
DigiSky
Provides aerial ground monitoring solutions |
$519.8K | — | Funding Raised | Grant (prize money) Jan 2017 | 41 | 2007 | — |
| 29 |
ALTEC
Provider of logistical services for planetary exploration missions |
$286.1K | — | Deadpooled | Grant (prize money) Nov 2019 | 80 | 2001 | — |
| 30 |
Argotec
Developer of satellite-based solutions for space exploration |
$184K | — | Funding Raised | Grant (prize money) Jan 2021 | — | 2008 | — |
| 31 |
ADPM Drones
Develops drones for commercial use |
$265.5K | — | Funding Raised | Grant (prize money) Jun 2019 | — | 2013 | — |
| 32 |
SpaceDyS
Provider of satellite-based space debris monitoring services |
$224.4K | — | Funding Raised | Grant (prize money) Jan 2020 | — | 2011 | — |
| 33 |
Optimares
Aircraft interior provider |
$334.4K | — | Seed | Grant (prize money) Jun 2015 | 22 | 2009 | — |
| 34 |
Imageo
Company offers surveying and geological analysis services using georadar and photogrammetry |
$137.3K | — | Funding Raised | Grant (prize money) Dec 2020 | 5 | 2007 | — |
| 35 |
ABzero
Developer of smart capsule systems for transporting biomedical products via drones |
$55.4K | — | Funding Raised | Grant (prize money) Aug 2019 | — | 2017 | — |
| 36 |
SISMA
Provider of digital documentation, monitoring, and enhancement services for architectural heritage |
$42.2K | — | Funding Raised | Grant (prize money) Jan 2019 | — | 2015 | — |
| 37 |
Edgelab srl
Manufacturer of low-cost Autonomous Underwater Vehicle |
— | — | Funding Raised | Grant (prize money) May 2023 | — | 2010 | — |
| 38 |
Sea Energy
Provider of designs and develops electrical systems for boats, yachts, and ships |
— | — | Seed | Seed Mar 2023 | 15 | 2001 | — |
| 39 |
Officina Stellare
Manufacturer of diversified electronic and optomechanical components for satellites |
— | — | Public | Post IPO Nov 2022 | 62 | 2009 | — |
| 40 |
Telespazio
Developer of satellite-based communication solutions |
— | — | Funding Raised | Grant (prize money) Apr 2022 | 3,000 | 1961 | — |
| 41 |
Tyvak
Developer of small satellite platforms and related mission services for space. |
— | — | Seed | Grant (prize money) Jun 2019 | — | 2015 | — |
| 42 |
Sophia High Tech
Provider of solutions for space applications |
— | — | Funding Raised | Grant (prize money) Jul 2018 | — | 2013 | — |
| 43 |
Archon Dronics
Developer of commercial UAV systems and control software |
— | — | Funding Raised | Grant (prize money) Jan 2016 | — | 2013 | — |
| 44 |
2f Water Venture
Developer of satellite-based imaging systems |
— | — | Acquired | — | 19 | 2015 | — |
| 45 |
2NDSpace
Provider of solutions for space research and technology |
— | — | Unfunded | — | — | 2023 | — |
| 46 |
Acubedtechnology
Provides design software tools for aircraft manufacturing solution |
— | — | Deadpooled | — | 2 | 2017 | — |
| 47 |
AeroDron
Provider of drone services for various industries, including aerospace, backed by venture capital funding |
— | — | Unfunded | — | — | 2012 | — |
| 48 |
Aeromechs
Provider of electrical hardware for aircraft |
— | — | Unfunded | — | 9 | 2011 | — |
| 49 |
AeroSmart
Provider of electronic flight instrument systems |
— | — | Funding Raised | — | — | 2016 | — |
| 50 |
Air Drone
Provider of drone-based services |
— | — | Unfunded | — | — | 2014 | — |
Operator of orbital transportation, in-orbit servicing, and mission control software. The company provides last-mile satellite delivery and space waste management services. It offers solutions for hosted payload operations and space cloud computing. The company also develops systems and components for traditional and new space markets.
Developer of automated drone systems for inspection, security, and smart cities. The company provides drone-in-a-box solutions featuring automated charging and autonomous operation. These systems facilitate remote industrial site inspections, security monitoring, and smart city infrastructure management. The drones are designed for stability and safety during takeoff and landing, even in challenging weather.
Provider of drone-based delivery services. It offers logistics drones for cargo transportation. It caters to forestry, construction, telecom, and other industrial sectors.
Provider of IoT services
Developer of propulsion systems for Cubesats and Smallsats using water. The company provides propulsion units designed for orbital maneuvers, collision avoidance, and attitude control. The water-based propulsion system is designed to be cost-effective, reliable, and easy to integrate. The propulsion units are designed for mass production, with modularity and short delivery times.
Manufacturer of AI-based deployable structures and space components. It provides users with a company that develops and manufactures deployable structures and textile technologies for the space sector. They focus on advanced artificial intelligence algorithms and multi-mission radars to meet the growing need for new capabilities in the industry.
Developer of autonomous software solutions for space-based applications and operations. The company provides software for autonomous satellite operation, predictive maintenance, and onboard data processing. Solutions offer integration with infrastructure and hardware, along with customization options. The software facilitates autonomous maneuvering and in-orbit servicing.
Developer of laser-based wireless power and data transmission systems. The company’s technology enables energy transfer over distances without physical connections. Products deliver power and data to static and dynamic platforms. The technology supports applications such as powering sensors, security cameras, drones, and space-based equipment.
Operator of a network providing ground station services for satellites. The network offers data communication with space assets through interconnected ground stations. It supports command and control operations by receiving telemetry data and transmitting commands. The network also handles the reception and transmission of payload data.
Developer of stratospheric platforms for Earth observation, validation, and scientific missions. It offers pseudo-satellites and balloon constellations for persistent monitoring and aerospace technology validation. The company provides tools for Earth observation, flight validation, and scientific data collection. Its solutions cater to civil, industrial, governmental, defense, academic, and institutional sectors.
Provider of AI & data-driven digital solutions for the aviation industry. It provides digital solutions for aircraft asset management for the aviation industry. They provide solutions for tracking, monitoring aircraft wings, managing operating processes like flight clubs, maintenance scheduling and operations.
Developer of image processing software for drone-acquired data. It leverages third party drones to collect data which is processed via its proprietary software to produce thermographic inspection reports which are delivered to the client through the portal or ELIOS mobile App. Clients can also use the ELIOS mobile app to independently fly drones and perform an inspection of their plants via pre-programmed drone fligh
Europa
CDP Venture Capital
EIC Fund
Plug and Play Tech Center
Primo Ventures
Obloo
Galaxia
I3P
Simest
AI@Centech
Cariplo Factory
Como Venture
Rankings are computed by Radar (Fliar BI) from the Radar company master and are updated periodically. Funding and momentum scores use disclosed equity-funding data only. Figures may lag private rounds. Last updated 2026-06-20.
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