OHB Venture Capital

OHB Venture Capital operates as the investment division of the OHB Group, strategically deploying capital into innovative space technology startups across global markets. With deep industry expertise and financial resources, the firm identifies promising ventures that demonstrate potential to transform the aerospace sector. Their investment approach is informed by OHB Group's extensive experience in satellite systems, launch vehicles, and space exploration technologies, providing portfolio companies with more than just funding but also technical guidance and market access.

Having evolved from entrepreneurial roots itself, OHB Group maintains a unique perspective on the challenges facing space technology startups. This firsthand experience shapes their investment philosophy, allowing them to recognize truly disruptive potential in early-stage companies. The firm typically focuses on ventures developing technologies in satellite communications, Earth observation, space logistics, and advanced propulsion systems, areas where OHB's industry connections can accelerate commercial adoption.

Portfolio companies benefit from OHB Venture Capital's extensive network within the European and international space ecosystem, including relationships with government space agencies, defense contractors, and commercial operators. This strategic advantage helps startups navigate the complex regulatory environment and secure initial customers in a highly specialized market. The investment team conducts thorough technical due diligence, leveraging OHB Group's engineering expertise to evaluate the feasibility and market potential of emerging space technologies.

The firm typically engages with companies from seed through Series B funding stages, with investment sizes tailored to the venture's development phase and capital requirements. Beyond financial support, OHB Venture Capital offers portfolio companies access to testing facilities, technical validation, and potential integration with OHB's broader space systems and missions. This comprehensive support system reflects their commitment to nurturing the next generation of space technology innovators who share their disruptive mindset and ambitious vision for the commercialization of space.