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Star Catcher

Jacksonville, United States

series-a$65M raisedSpace TechAviation TechClean Energy

Total Raised

$65M

Stage

series-a

Location

Jacksonville, United States

Founded

2024

Team size

11-50

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About Star Catcher

Jacksonville-based space industry startup that develops technology to address bottlenecks in the space industry.

What sets it apart

Proprietary optical power beaming technology that can increase available satellite power by up to 10x without requiring hardware modifications to customer spacecraft.

Sectors

Space TechAviation TechClean Energyspace infrastructure

Business

Modeltransactional (power-as-a-service)

Customersatellite operators and spacecraft in Low Earth Orbit, including megaconstellation operators and national security organizations

Notable

  • Raised $12.25M seed round (July 2024) led by Initialized Capital and B Capital
  • Successfully demonstrated 100+ meter power beam transfer on Earth
  • Holds world record for optical power beaming distance
  • Over two dozen signed letters of intent from customers
  • Two paying customers: Space Florida and AFWERX
  • Scheduled orbital deployment in 2026

Funding rounds

12 May 2026

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FAQ

What does Star Catcher do?

Jacksonville-based space industry startup that develops technology to address bottlenecks in the space industry.

Where is Star Catcher based?

Star Catcher is based in Jacksonville, United States, founded in 2024.

How much has Star Catcher raised?

Star Catcher has raised $65M in tracked funding and is currently at the series-a stage.

Who has invested in Star Catcher?

Investors in Star Catcher include Initialized Capital and B Capital.