Kreios Space
Develops Very Low Earth Orbit satellites with air-breathing electric propulsion for sharper imaging and direct-to-device connectivity.
Italy at night, seen from the International Space Station. Photo: NASA, Public domain (PD-USGov-NASA-AP).
Round details
Seed, €8M, Sep 2025.
Why it matters
NATO Innovation Fund co-led its seed round; in-orbit demonstration of its air-breathing propulsion planned for early 2027 with dual-use government missions targeted.
Key figures confirmed by multiple sourcesLast checked 21 October 2026
Kreios Space: key questions
What does Kreios Space do?
Develops Very Low Earth Orbit satellites with air-breathing electric propulsion for sharper imaging and direct-to-device connectivity.
Where is Kreios Space based?
Kreios Space is headquartered in Vigo, Spain. It was founded in 2021.
How much funding has Kreios Space raised?
Total funding is >€10M, based on announced and reported rounds. Latest round: Seed, €8M, Sep 2025.
Who are Kreios Space's investors?
Notable investors include NATO Innovation Fund, JOIN Capital, Grow Venture Partners.
Sources
- payloadspace.com/spanish-vleo-startup-kreios-closes-e8m-seed-round/
- kreiosspace.com/
- nif.fund/portfolio
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