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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 that span propulsion, robotics, materials, navigation, and compute platforms. These companies, based primarily in Zurich, Renens, Villeneuve, and other cantons, share a focus on making space operations more accessible, efficient, and sustainable through specialized orbital technologies.
The cohort reflects strong support from the European Space Agency's business incubation program, with five companies as ESA BIC alumni or current participants. Funding patterns show backing from institutional investors, strategic corporate partners, and public space agencies, underscoring the viability of in-orbit service models.
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PAVE Space
Villeneuve · founded 2024 · €80M disclosed funding
PAVE Space develops in-space logistics and propulsion systems to support orbital operations. Founded in 2024 and based in Villeneuve, the company secured $40 million in seed funding led by Visionaries Club and Creandum, and operates as a current ESA BIC participant.
Sources: ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC
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NematX
Zurich · founded 2020 · €3.6M disclosed funding
NematX provides on-orbit and ground-based 3D printing of high-performance polymer components for space applications using liquid crystal polymers. Founded in 2020 in Zurich, the company has raised over $1.4 million in dilutive funding plus significant non-dilutive support, and secured a strategic investment from Polyplastics in 2024 as an ESA BIC alumni.
Sources: ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC
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DPhi
€2.3M disclosed funding
DPhi operates an on-orbit compute platform that hosts hardware payloads and software workloads on shared satellites, lowering barriers to space access. The company raised CHF 2.1 million in pre-seed funding led by QBIT Capital and demonstrated capability by running an AI language model aboard an orbiting satellite in 2026 as an ESA BIC alumni.
Sources: ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC
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Coactum
Bex · €1.1M disclosed funding
Coactum develops satellite positioning and movement solutions for in-space transportation, enabling access to high Earth orbits and beyond. Based in Bex, the company received ESA Boost! co-funding for propellant storage system development and operates as an ESA BIC alumni.
Sources: ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC
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Clearspace
Renens · founded 2018 · €50k disclosed funding
ClearSpace provides in-orbit servicing for satellite inspection, life extension, and debris removal missions. Founded in 2018 in Renens, the company has completed ESA service contracts and secured Series A funding led by OTB Ventures and Swisscom Ventures, with recent progress on a GEO life extension mission consolidation phase as an ESA BIC alumni.
Sources: EU CORDIS research projects, ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC
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Chirp Light
Thalwil · €234k disclosed funding
Chirp Light develops 4D FMCW LIDAR sensor technology for autonomous spacecraft navigation and docking in extreme lighting conditions. Based in Thalwil, the company is a current ESA BIC participant that received investment support through the program.
Sources: ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC
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