Muon Space secures $56M Series B, surpasses $100M in 2024 contracts
Muon Space, an end-to-end space systems provider specialising in mission-specific low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellations, recently completed a successful Series B funding round, raising $56.7 million.
The funding was led by Activate Capital, with participation from Acme Capital and existing investors Costanoa Ventures, Radical Ventures, and Congruent Ventures. This significant equity financing will accelerate the development of Muon’s Halo Platform, positioning the company for expanded capabilities to meet the needs of its growing customer base.
In 2024, Muon Space secured over $100 million in committed customer contracts for its Halo LEO satellites, highlighting its strong momentum in the space technology sector. A notable agreement included in these contracts is with SNC for the creation and delivery of three advanced satellites to enhance SNC’s Vindler commercial RF technology. The first batch of Muon satellites is scheduled for launch in 2025.
SNC’s Vindler constellation provides advanced RF collection and analytics capabilities. The new satellites will significantly boost the ability to gather multiple signals of interest across a wide RF spectrum simultaneously. This enhancement will increase total downlink volumes, revolutionising current commercial opportunities and supporting a broader range of mission objectives.
“SNC teamed up with Muon Space for an advanced radio frequency sensing satellite capability and end-to-end mission solution,” said Tim Owings, Executive Vice President of SNC’s MST business area. “Muon's scalable design, instrument development, and operations support, coupled with our RF technology, diverse data sets, and analytic capabilities, will provide a new level of commercial possibilities starting in 2025.”
The partnership between Muon Space and SNC underscores the combined strengths of an industry leader in ELINT/tactical sensors and the innovative potential of New Space and agility of modular design in Muon’s Halo satellite technology. This collaboration is set to redefine commercial RF solutions and deliver unparalleled value to various mission applications.
“Having an established industry leader like SNC select Muon Space for this mission really underlines our competitive edge,” said Gregory Smirin, President of Muon Space. “Our end-to-end solution offers a significant advantage, providing SNC with a seamless and integrated approach from design to deployment and operations. This partnership validates our commitment to delivering comprehensive, cutting-edge constellation performance that stands out in an extremely competitive market.”
The Series B funding round underscores investor confidence in Muon Space's innovative approach and market potential. With this capital raise, Muon Space plans to scale its operations, expand its product offerings, and continue to pioneer advancements in space-based sensing and analytics. This funding will be instrumental in supporting the company's growth and the execution of its strategic initiatives.
“Muon Space’s cutting-edge technology, phenomenal track record of execution, and multi-billion dollar market potential make it a highly compelling investment opportunity,” said Raj Atluru, Managing Partner of Activate Capital. “With the industry’s best team and technology built around a compelling vision and huge opportunity, we believe Muon Space is positioned to define the next era of space infrastructure.”
“Our mission at Muon Space is to harness the power of space to deliver critical insights and data that drive meaningful change on Earth,” said Jonny Dyer, CEO of Muon Space. “This funding and our growing list of top-tier strategic partners, like SNC, position us to accelerate our mission and make space-based intelligence accessible and impactful across a variety of sectors. We are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what is possible in space to unlock a safer and more resilient world.”