Investment Trends in Start-up Space Ventures 2023

This technical report analyzes investment trends in start-up space ventures for the year 2022, detailing the dynamics within this emerging sector. It highlights that start-up space ventures attracted approximately $8 billion through 154 deals involving over 400 investors across more than 123 companies in 20+ countries. The report notes a significant decrease in venture capital investment from 2021 levels, with a 46% decline from $15 billion in 2021 to $8 billion in 2022. Despite this downturn, the overall investment level is still 6% higher than in 2020. The report further describes how debt financing and acquisitions increased, with notable deals contributing to this trend. It found that public offering activity also saw a decline, primarily due to reduced investor appetite for SPACs. The report aims to inform stakeholders in the aerospace industry and investment community about the evolving landscape of start-up space ventures, taking into account both industry-specific and broader economic influences.