Shield Space builds the autonomy layer for European and NATO orbital defence â onboard intelligence for spacecraft in contested orbits.
Location: United Kingdom
Total raised: $2.7M
Funding Rounds 1
| Date | Series | Amount | Investors |
| 22.01.2026 | - | $2.7M | Mercia Ass... |
Mentions in press and media 6
| Date | Title | Description |
| 27.05.2026 | As threats to NATO satellites grow, orbital defence company Shield Space launches at Space Park Leicester | In the event of a conflict, the first thing our adversaries will do is deny communication between spacecraft and the ground.” — Graeme Ritchie, co-founder and CEO of Shield SpaceLEICESTER, UNITED KINGDOM, May 27, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- ... |
| 24.01.2026 | Shield Space Secures £2M to Bolster Autonomous Satellite Defense | Shield Space, a UK-based defense technology firm, has successfully secured £2 million in new funding. This capital injection propels its mission. It develops autonomous AI guidance systems for satellite protection. These systems detect and ... |
| 22.01.2026 | Shield Space completes £2M raise to strengthen space security efforts | Shield Space, a defence technology startup developing systems to protect satellites from signal jamming and other threats, has raised £2 million to support its first orbital test flight. The round was led by the Midlands Engine Investment F... |
| 22.01.2026 | Shield Space Raises £2M in Funding | Shield Space, a Lincoln, UK-based defence tech startup, raised £2M in funding. The round was led by the Midlands Engine Investment Fund II through fund manager Mercia Ventures, and included Twin Path Ventures, ROI Ventures and P3A Ventures.... |
| 21.01.2026 | UK defense tech startup Shield Space raises £2M in funding to protect satellites from jamming and attacks | Space is becoming a contested domain, and Shield Space wants to ensure the UK is ready. The British defense tech startup has raised £2 million to test its autonomous satellite protection system in orbit, marking a major step toward real-tim... |
| - | Shield Space | “Shield Space builds the autonomy layer for European and NATO orbital defence. Onboard intelligence for spacecraft operating in contested environments without ground dependence.” |