Early stage fund backing Aerospace & Defence entrepreneurs

From pre-seed to Series B, driving Europe’s technological sovereignty.

About us

We are investing in Aerospace and Defence companies

Satellite systems & constellations

Small satellite platforms, subsystems and specialised payloads that improve performance, resilience and economics of constellation architectures.

Space data & applications

Platforms and analytics that transform space-derived data into actionable insights for sectors such as agriculture, logistics, infrastructure, climate and finance.

In-orbit services & infrastructure

Servicing, life extension, refuelling, debris mitigation and orbital logistics that enable a persistent, sustainable in-orbit economy.

C4ISR & secure communications

Space-based and airborne systems that enhance intelligence, surveillance, connectivity and decision-making for civilian and defence users.

AI × defence systems

AI-native capabilities for sensing, data fusion, planning and decision support that increase the effectiveness and resilience of existing platforms and networks.

Robotics & autonomous systems

Unmanned aerial, ground and maritime systems operating in complex or contested environments, with clear dual-use civilian and defence applications.

Portfolio

Investment highlights

Expansion is a European DeepTech investment fund focused on Sustainable Aerospace & Defence. We believe Europe must lead in technologies that guarantee its long-term sovereignty and resilience. We offer more than capital, bringing deep sector expertise, strategic insight, and long-term support.

What they say about us

Testimonials
Their investment has streamlined our operations and driven real growth—we feel supported every step of the way.
Hadrien Canter
CEO at Alta Ares
Their investment has streamlined our operations and driven real growth—we feel supported every step of the way.
Nicolas Gaume
CEO at Space Cargo Unlimited
Their investment has streamlined our operations and driven real growth—we feel supported every step of the way.
Sebastian Klaus
CEO at Atmos
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