Hungary’s 4iG to Invest $100 Million in Axiom SpaceBudapest-based 4iG Space and Defence (4iG SDT) has committed to investing $100 million in US space infrastructure company Axiom Space. In early October, 4iG SDT and Axiom Space signed a preliminary, non-binding commitment letter to pursue a $100 million equity investment in the US space infrastructure company. At the time, 4iG SDT explained that the […] The post Hungary’s 4iG to Invest $100 Million in Axiom Space appeared first on European Spaceflight.
Disney Invests $1B In Major Deal With OpenAI And Licenses Its Characters To Advance Human-Centered AI And StorytellingThe Walt Disney Co. is making a $1 billion equity investment in OpenAI following a major deal where both companies commit to the responsible use of AI that protects user safety and creator rights.
Private capital targets mission-critical software power and platforms in new space economyLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 09, 2025 Axle Point Capital and Balerion Space Ventures are directing new private capital into companies that build core infrastructure for the expanding U.S. space and defense economy, from mission software and guidance systems to deployable microreactors and high-temperature reactors. Axle Point's first transaction is a strategic equity investment in Odyssey Space Research LLC, a flight software and en
Investors gravitate toward space firms with defense applicationsMOUNTAIN VIEW, California – Investors are backing space companies with defense-related business lines. In many cases, growing Department of Defense interest in commercial space technologies is benefiting the most well-funded firms. “DoD is basically saying, ‘Hey, private sector, spend your equity dollars, do some preliminary work and that will help us decide what we want,’” […] The post Investors gravitate toward space firms with defense applications appeared first on SpaceNews.
MaiaSpace Received €180M in Advance Payments in 2024According to public filings submitted in July, MaiaSpace reported €180 million in advance payments in 2024, alongside a €45 million equity injection from its parent company ArianeGroup. Founded in 2021 as a wholly owned subsidiary of ArianeGroup, MaiaSpace is developing a two-stage rocket called Maia. The rocket will feature a reusable first stage and is […] The post MaiaSpace Received €180M in Advance Payments in 2024 appeared first on European Spaceflight.
Edward Gonzales Fosters a Culturally Safe Workplace for Current, Future EmployeesAs the program manager for people, culture and equity, “people whisperer” Edward Victor Gonzales helps ensure people’s wellbeing, comfort, and safety. Name: Edward Victor Gonzales Title: Program Manager for People, Culture, and Equity Organization: Heliophysics Division, Science and Exploration Directorate (Code 670) What do you do and what is most interesting about your role here […]
EarthDaily buys analytics specialist amid imagery constellation deployment delayAntarctica Capital has sold geospatial analytics provider Descartes Labs to EarthDaily Analytics, a company the private equity firm also owns, which has delayed its optical imagery constellation by two years to improve artificial intelligence compatibility.
NASA Mobilizes Resource for HBCU Scholars, Highlighted at ConferenceNASA will spotlight its program to engage underrepresented and underserved students in science, technology, engineering, and math at the 2024 National Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Week Conference in Philadelphia, from Sunday, Sept. 15, to Thursday, Sept. 19. As part of the White House’s initiative to advance educational equity and economic opportunities through HBCUs, […]
NASA Summer Camp Inspires Future Climate LeadersFrom July 15-19, 2024, the Coastal Equity and Resilience Hub at the Georgia Institute of Technology collaborated with the University of Georgia (UGA) Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant to host a week-long NASA Sea Level Changemakers Summer Camp. The camp introduced 14 rising 7th-8th graders to how coastal areas are changing due to sea […]
Meet NASA Interns Shaping Future of Open ScienceStudents at NASA’s Office of the Chief Science Data Officer (OCSDO) are working to promote open science during the summer 2024 internship session. Their projects fall across a variety of areas, including user experience, policy, and DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility). Lena Young: Increasing DEIA Engagement Lena Young, a doctoral candidate in the Creative […]
NASA, White House Advance Historically Black Scholar RecognitionNASA and the Department of Education, in support of STEM and diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility initiatives, are hosting a competition to engage students at HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities), ultimately bringing diverse talent into the future science, technology, engineering, and mathematics pipeline.
NASA Names Two Diversity Champions for AgencyNASA Administrator Bill Nelson announced Monday he is taking additional steps forward to advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) at the agency. Nelson named Steve Shih to serve in a new position as the agency’s first Diversity Ambassador and selected Elaine Ho as the next associate administrator for the Office of Diversity an
SpiderOak raises $16.4 million in Series C funding roundCybersecurity specialist SpiderOak raised $16.4 million in a Series C investment round led by Empyrean Technology Solutions, a space technology platform affiliated with Madison Dearborn Partners, a Chicago-based private equity firm.
CAES Space Systems becomes Frontgrade TechnologiesCAES Space Systems, a supplier of radiation-hardened electronics, rebranded as Frontgrade Technologies Jan. 10 after being sold to private equity firm Veritas Capital.
Marlink’s sale values maritime connectivity specialist at $1.4 billionPrivate equity firm Providence Equity Partners has agreed to buy a majority stake in Marlink, valuing the maritime connectivity specialist at $1.4 billion.
Climavision emerges from stealth mode with $100 million for weather intelligence networkPrivate equity firm TPG has poured $100 million into weather services startup Climavision, which will marry satellite and terrestrial radar observations to improve climate intelligence.
Apax Partners seeks buyers for maritime connectivity provider MarlinkMarlink’s private equity owners have put the maritime connectivity provider up for sale, according to industry sources close to the matter.

What’s driving Sweden’s startup boom, from Lovable to LegoraVibe-coding darling Lovable just raised $400 million at a $13.3 billion valuation, roughly doubling its worth in eight months. But Lovable isn’t the only Stockholm startup putting up huge numbers lately — legal AI company Legora and health tech startup Neko Health are right there with it. On this episode of TechCrunch’s Equity podcast, Dominic-Madori Davis is joined by Sophia Bendz, a partner at Cherry Ventures and longtime fixture of Europe’s startup […]

HarbourVest: European midmarket PE opportunities "really compelling"HarbourVest Partners Managing Director, Carolina Espinal, discusses private equity investing in Europe, liquidity in the market, and the difference between PE investing in the U.S. and Europe.

Sensex, Nifty 50 end lower as IT, auto stocks drag; metals gainIndian equity markets ended lower on Wednesday. Nifty 50 closed down 0.52% and Sensex fell 0.24%. Weakness in IT, auto, and FMCG stocks, spurred by US visa concerns, overshadowed gains from banking ...














