Open Cosmos
A UK space company integrating satellite design, manufacturing, launch, operations and data services.
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🎙️ Deep Dive
Open Cosmos, Kaiko, Tandem Health — €300M for space, $110M for crypto data and $100M for healthcare AI — Daily News September 14, 2026
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Open Cosmos develops satellites, shared constellations and data services through OpenOrbit, OpenConstellation, ConnectedCosmos and DataCosmos. The new capital will support manufacturing capacity, sovereign connectivity and real-time intelligence services.
The Story
Founded in 2015 by Rafel Jordà Siquier.
How Open Cosmos works
Business Model
B2B and public-sector contracts for missions, constellations, connectivity and satellite data.
Revenue Model
Mission design, manufacturing and operations contracts, plus recurring data-access services.
Products & Services
Key Products
- OpenOrbit
- OpenConstellation
- ConnectedCosmos
- DataCosmos
Core Use Cases
- Satellite design and manufacturing
- Mission and constellation operations
- Sovereign satellite connectivity
- Earth observation and intelligence
Market & Clients
Key Customers
Governments, space agencies, research institutions and enterprises.
Geographic Presence
How Open Cosmos competes
Competitors
Competitive Advantages
- End-to-end offering from mission to data
- Four manufacturing facilities
- Shared constellation and data platform
How Open Cosmos grows
Growth Strategy
Expand manufacturing, sovereign connectivity and real-time intelligence services.
Distribution Model
Direct sales and contracts with public, institutional and corporate customers.
Moat (Defensibility)
Industrial capacity, intellectual property, data, licences and long-term contracts.
Regulatory Context
Space operations require licences, spectrum coordination, launch authorisations and data-governance controls.
Key Risks
- Manufacturing and launch delays
- Dependence on suppliers and launch providers
- Long public-procurement cycles
- Regulatory and geopolitical risks
Strategic Insights
- Vertical integration connects hardware, operations and data.
- Sovereign demand may support multiyear contracts while increasing exposure to public procurement cycles.
Funding & Investors
Funding Rounds
- 2026 - Growth funding: €300M
Lead: Lightrock
Key Investors
Founding Team
Founders
Key Metrics
Lessons from Open Cosmos
- Reported production capacity should be distinguished from completed deliveries.
- In space, defensibility depends on industrial execution and operational reliability.
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