Outlier Space

Auckland, New Zealand

pre-seed$14.2M raisedSpace TechAviation TechManufacturing Tech

◆ Total Raised

$14.2M

◆ Stage

pre-seed

◆ Location

Auckland, New Zealand

◆ Founded

2024

◆ Team size

1-10

◆ Links

Website ↗LinkedIn ↗

◆ About Outlier Space

Outlier Space is an Auckland-based startup building commercial payload capsules for space.

◆ What sets it apart

It is building a reusable return capsule for commercial microgravity missions, letting customers fly payloads on available rockets and recover them on Earth.

◆ Sectors

Space TechAviation TechManufacturing TechLogistics Tech

◆ Business

Modelhardware

CustomerPharmaceutical, advanced materials, research, and other companies or institutions needing microgravity access

◆ Notable

Raised NZ$10.5 million (US$7.35 million) in a pre-seed round
One of New Zealand's largest pre-seed rounds
Announced a planned debut mission for 2028

◆ Funding rounds

pre-seed$6.8M

18 Aug 2026

Led by GD1

With Airtree Ventures, Icehouse Ventures, Investible, Side Stage Ventures, Nova Threshold, Brian Cartmell

Source ↗

pre-seed$7.3M

28 Jul 2026

Led by GD1, GD1 (Global from Day One), Global from Day One

With Nova Threshold, Brian Cartmell, Airtree, Icehouse Ventures, Investible, Side Stage Ventures

Source ↗

◆ Explore the market

Space Tech Aviation Tech Manufacturing Tech Logistics Tech Pre-Seed New Zealand

◆ FAQ

What does Outlier Space do?

Outlier Space is an Auckland-based startup building commercial payload capsules for space.

Where is Outlier Space based?

Outlier Space is based in Auckland, New Zealand, founded in 2024.

How much has Outlier Space raised?

Outlier Space has raised $14.2M in tracked funding and is currently at the pre-seed stage.

Who has invested in Outlier Space?

Investors in Outlier Space include GD1, Global from Day One, Nova Threshold, Airtree, Icehouse Ventures, Investible, Side Stage Ventures and Brian Cartmell.