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Supporting high-potential space companies to raise private investment.

We have reached capacity on this programme but please register your interest by emailing info@spacesouthcentral.com if we were to run another programme like this in the future!

What support is on offer?

No one size fits all. The Cosmic Capital Programme enables you to benefit from the areas of investment support most needed in your business. Funded by the UK Space Agency and the University of Surrey and delivered by SETsquared and Space South Central, this timely programme will provide your space business with the tools, knowledge, and contacts to raise investment to accelerate your growth.

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Investment Masterclasses, workshops & seminars

Covering essential topics such as raising angel finance and funding strategy.

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Networking opportunities

Events to foster company / investor / mentor collaborations.

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Investment Strategy Development

Guidance from investment professionals to develop a short to medium-term investment strategy and a long list of target investors in the space sector.

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Be part of a fast-growing space tech community

Peer-to-peer networking and free resources through the Innovation Platform.

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Create a compelling investment deck & pitch

One-to-one and in small groups with investor mentors who have previously invested in space.

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Access to the RAISE toolkit

A self-service online resource which takes you through all aspects of running a successful investment campaign.

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Investor Network

Access, engage & pitch to a 1,500 strong database of active Angels, VCs & corporate investors.


Who should apply?

  • Businesses developing upstream space innovations, including but not limited to satellites, spacecraft design and components, propulsion systems, remote sensing instruments, and ground support.

  • Downstream technologies, including but not limited to any applications/products/services using satellite data, GPS, 5G, radar, earth observation and tracking.

  • You must be planning an investment raise in the next 18 months.

Cosmic Capital is fully funded by the University of Surrey and the UK Space Agency, so there is no cost to participants. The programme is designed such that participants can select elements of most value to their business. There will be a light-touch application process to ensure that companies applying are at a stage where they are - or will be - investment-ready during 2024.

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Funded By

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Companies supported by Cosmic Capital

Companies supported by Cosmic Capital

Logos of various space technology companies including Space AI, Starze, Geotourist, Space Power, Astrom Systems, and AS23 Space against a black background.
Logo with the word 'Satraka' in blue cursive font and a satellite dish icon above the 'k', with the slogan 'Connect the Unconnected' below.
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Logo for Hammer Missions featuring a blue hammer icon and the text 'Hammer Missions' with 'Hammer' in black and 'Missions' in gray.
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An orange stylized logo with the words 'Astro Dynamic' below it, featuring curved lines forming a dynamic shape.
Logo of Universal Atmosphere Processing in white on a black background.
Logo for High Temperature Material Systems with a stylized flame in orange, yellow, and red, and the initials HTMS below, followed by the full company name.
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Polaris Integrated Technologies Ltd logo with a Celtic cross design as the letter 'O' in 'POLARIS' on a black background.
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Logo for Growbotics with the tagline 'Sustainable Off World Production' and a stylized tree symbol.
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Deltakorks logo with a stylized letter A and company name
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