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Top In-Orbit Services Startups in Switzerland 2026
Last updated · 6 companies · compiled from public data sources
Switzerland's in-orbit services sector is home to six active startups tackling diverse challenges from satellite servicing and debris removal to on-orbit compute and autonomous navigation. These companies span multiple specialties including propulsion systems, components manufacturing, and space data applications, with half operating as current or alumni members of ESA BIC Switzerland.
The funding landscape reflects strong institutional backing, with companies attracting support from venture capital firms, strategic corporate investors, and ESA programs. Recent momentum is evident across the group, from major seed rounds and ESA contracts to successful mission deployments and strategic partnerships announced in 2025 and 2026.
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PAVE Space
Villeneuve · founded 2024 · €447.1M disclosed funding
PAVE Space develops in-space logistics and propulsion systems for orbital operations, helping businesses leverage space technology to improve efficiency and decision-making. The Villeneuve-based startup raised USD 40 million in its seed round led by Visionaries Club and Creandum in 2026, and has secured a slot on SpaceX's Transporter-18 mission while ranking third in the Top100 Swiss Startup Award 2026.
Sources: ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC
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NematX
Zurich · founded 2020 · €19.6M disclosed funding
NematX manufactures high-precision 3D printers using liquid crystal polymers to produce advanced space components both on Earth and in orbit. Founded in 2020 and an ESA BIC alumni, the Zurich company has raised approximately USD 1.46 million and secured strategic investment from a Japanese partner in 2024.
Sources: ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC
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DPhi
€6.5M disclosed funding
DPhi provides on-orbit compute platforms that host hardware payloads and software workloads on shared satellites, simplifying and reducing the cost of space access. The startup raised CHF 2.1 million in a pre-seed round led by QBIT Capital in 2025, flew its first mission in March 2025, and signed a contract with Momentus for edge computing payload services in October 2025.
Sources: ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC
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Chirp Light
Thalwil · €5.9M disclosed funding
Chirp Light develops 4D FMCW LiDAR sensor technology enabling robust autonomous approach and docking for spacecraft in extreme lighting conditions. Based in Thalwil and currently part of ESA BIC Switzerland, the company has received ESA BIC grant funding for sensor development and has been recognized in aerospace startup rankings for 2026.
Sources: ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC
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Coactum
Bex · €5.2M disclosed funding
Coactum designs satellite positioning and movement solutions for in-space transportation with standalone small satellites, opening access to high Earth orbits and beyond. The Bex-based company received EUR 390,000 in ESA Boost co-funding for propellant storage system development and was selected for LeadiNNg's Scale Up program in 2023.
Sources: ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC
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Clearspace
Renens · founded 2018 · €51k disclosed funding
ClearSpace provides in-orbit servicing for satellite inspection, life extension, and debris removal missions. Founded in 2018 and based in Renens, the ESA BIC alumni company has secured multiple ESA service contracts including the ClearSpace-1 debris removal mission and recently advanced its Phoenix GEO life-extension mission in 2026.
Sources: EU CORDIS research projects, ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC
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