Space Tech Investment Surges: Generalist VCs Propel Sector Mainstream with Billions in 2025
Space Tech Investment Surges: Generalist VCs Propel Sector Mainstream with Billions in 2025 Venture capital investment in space technology has surged into the mainstream in 2025, with generalist VCs increasingly backing startups beyond traditional rocket science. Global venture investment in space tech reached an astonishing $4.5 billion across 48 companies by July 2025 alone, quadrupling the amount seen in 2024, according to PitchBook data. This dramatic shift is driven by several converging factors. Reduced launch costs, largely pioneered by companies…