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Top In-Orbit Services Startups in Switzerland 2026
Last updated · 6 companies · compiled from public data sources
Switzerland hosts six in-orbit services startups spanning satellite operations, debris removal, and orbital logistics. These companies are clustered in cities including Villeneuve, Zurich, Bex, Renens, and Thalwil, with a strong presence in ESA BIC programs - both current participants and alumni.
The sector shows diverse funding models, from ESA co-funding and angel investment to private seed rounds. PAVE Space's recent $40 million seed funding demonstrates investor confidence in Swiss orbital infrastructure, while others like Clearspace and DPhi have secured significant backing from regional and international sources.
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PAVE Space
Villeneuve · founded 2024 · €160M disclosed funding
PAVE Space develops in-space logistics and propulsion systems for orbital operations. Founded in 2024 and based in Villeneuve, the company closed a $40 million seed round led by Visionaries Club and Creandum, with backing from Lombard Odier Investment Managers and Atlantic Lab. It is a current ESA BIC participant.
Sources: ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC
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NematX
Zurich · founded 2020 · €6.2M disclosed funding
NematX manufactures high-precision industrial 3D printers using liquid crystal polymers to produce aerospace components both on Earth and in orbit. The Zurich-based company, founded in 2020, has raised approximately $1.46 million USD plus additional CHF funding from investors including Polyplastics and the W. A. de Vigier Foundation. It is an ESA BIC alumni company.
Sources: ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC
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Coactum
Bex · €2.4M disclosed funding
Coactum provides in-space transportation services using standalone small satellites to enable access to high Earth orbits and beyond. Based in Bex, the company has received €390,000 in ESA Boost! co-funding for propellant storage system development and support from ESA BIC Switzerland. It is an ESA BIC alumni member.
Sources: ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC
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DPhi
€2.3M disclosed funding
DPhi Space operates an on-orbit compute platform that hosts hardware payloads and software workloads on shared satellites to reduce space access costs. The company raised a €2.2 million pre-seed round in February 2025 led by QBIT Capital and launched its Clustergate-1 payload aboard SpaceX Falcon 9 in March 2025. It is an ESA BIC alumni company.
Sources: ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC
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Clearspace
Renens · founded 2018 · €50k disclosed funding
Clearspace delivers in-orbit servicing for satellite inspection, life extension, and debris removal missions. The Renens-based company, founded in 2018, secured €26 million in Series A funding led by OTB Ventures and Swisscom Ventures in January 2023, and was selected by the UK Space Agency for a CLEAR mission with €2.75 million in additional funding. It is an ESA BIC alumni company.
Sources: EU CORDIS research projects, ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC
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Chirp Light
Thalwil · €702k disclosed funding
Chirp Light develops 4D FMCW LiDAR sensor technology for autonomous spacecraft approach and docking in extreme lighting conditions. The Thalwil-based company has received investment from ESA BIC Switzerland to advance its navigation sensor capabilities. It is a current ESA BIC participant.
Sources: ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC
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