Fortastra
Torrance, United States
◆ Total Raised
$30M
◆ Stage
series-a
◆ Location
Torrance, United States
◆ Founded
2025
◆ Team size
1-10
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◆ About Fortastra
CA-based startup building orbital-defense spacecraft for space-based security systems.
◆ What sets it apart
Fortastra combines highly maneuverable spacecraft, autonomous rendezvous and proximity operations, and scalable spacecraft manufacturing to provide persistent on-orbit security coverage.[3][5][6]
◆ Sectors
◆ Business
Modelhardware
CustomerThe U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. government agencies, allied governments, and operators of critical civilian and defense satellite infrastructure.
◆ Notable
- Raised $30 million in Series A funding led by First In in October 2026.[1][5]
- Launched the Watchdog V0 pair of spacecraft on the Transporter-18 mission.[6]
- Raised more than $8 million in seed financing led by Upfront Ventures.[3]
◆ Backing funds on Raise
- Upfront Venturesseries-a
◆ Funding rounds
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◆ FAQ
What does Fortastra do?
CA-based startup building orbital-defense spacecraft for space-based security systems.
Where is Fortastra based?
Fortastra is based in Torrance, United States, founded in 2025.
How much has Fortastra raised?
Fortastra has raised $30M in tracked funding and is currently at the series-a stage.
Who has invested in Fortastra?
Investors in Fortastra include First In, Upfront Ventures, Space Capital, Rsquared, Side Door Ventures, ATX Ventures, Generational Partners and Wave Function Ventures.