The verified answer
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Outlier Space: 1 model, $7.3M raised. 1 source back the record.
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Overview
Auckland-based aerospace startup developing autonomous, rocket-agnostic reusable capsules for microgravity research and manufacturing return. Founded by Jamie France (ex-Rocket Lab). USD 7.35M pre-seed round in July 2026 led by GD1 — one of New Zealand's largest pre-seed raises. Targeting first test flight in 2028.
Verified record
- Verified deployments
- None on file
- Active incidents
- None on file
Key facts
First Mission
CEO & Founder
Founded
Lead Investor
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Product
First Mission
Data & sources
Web sources
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Models (1)
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Relationships
Current leadership (1)
- Jamie France CEO & Foundersecondary-verified
Founders (1)
- Jamie Francesole
Safety record
No incidents on record for Outlier Space.
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Recent coverage
Outlier Space in third-party press
Peers
56 peers across 1 segment. Every Outlier Space competitor derived from shared form-factor and application-domain edges.
space(56)
36 companies in this segment · low_concentration (HHI 1188.742650389188) · leader K2 Space at 2172%
- Aetherfluxdirect competitor(inferred)moderate
- Agile Space Industriesdirect competitor(inferred)moderate
- Airbusdirect competitor(inferred)moderate
- Albedo Spacedirect competitor(inferred)moderate
- Astrobotic Technologydirect competitor(inferred)moderate
- Astroscaledirect competitor(inferred)moderate
Financial state
- Total funding
- $7.3M
- Employees
- 30
- Reporting basis
- aggregator_estimate
- Lifecycle stage
- early
- Counterparty risk class
- unknown
Each numeric field carries its own basis marker. Aggregators report a number; this surface preserves the source class so verification depth travels with the value.
Funding rounds (1)
- Pre-Seed2025-06-01
$7M(reported)
Investors: GD1 (Global from Day One) (lead), Nova Threshold, Brian Cartmell, Airtree, Icehouse Ventures, Investible, Side Stage Ventures
Timeline
Every recorded move in Outlier Space’s history, most recent first: funding rounds, partnerships, acquisitions, supply-chain starts, key hires, and press.
Funding roundPre-Seed funding round
2025-06-01Pre-Seed raising $7350000
Recent activity
Every change to this record is dated, sourced, and independently verified where marked.
- Record createdAug 8, 2026
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Sources (1)
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Methodology: Verified · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-21
Verification posture
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Review state
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Last reviewed 2026-08-21
Sources by quality tier
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Methodology surface for Outlier Space.Peer companies
- Impulse Space6 models
- AstroForge3 models
- Astrobotic Technology3 models
- China National Space Administration3 models
- NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory3 models
- SpaceX3 models
In the press
Recent coverage mentioning Outlier Space from third-party publications. Automatically surfaced; not part of the verified registry record.
Startup Funding News Today, September 3, 2026: Backbone, Plenti, Rightcharge Outlier Space, Zeit AI, & More
Venture capital is shifting toward specialized AI, physical infrastructure, and software embedded in complex operating workflows this morning. The strongest fresh rounds in the…
Outlier Space Raises .3M to Build New Zealand's First Reentry Vehicle
Outlier Space, a NZ-based reentry startup, announced a .35M pre-seed round to develop its microgravity research and return vehicle, scheduled for debut mission in 2028. Round led…
Outlier Space raises US.35m to build commercial microgravity return platform
Outlier Space raised US.35M pre-seed to develop reusable satellite capsules for microgravity manufacturing and research, designed to fly on any available rocket. One of NZ's…
Rocket Lab alum raises 0.5m to build 'anti-gravity chamber' for space manufacturing
Outlier Space raised ~0.5M AUD pre-seed to build satellites for in-orbit manufacturing of pharmaceuticals, silicon, and advanced materials in microgravity. Founder Jamie France…
Outlier Space founder Jamie France on his start-up's microgravity technology
NZ Herald profile of Outlier Space founder Jamie France and the company's microgravity technology platform for in-space manufacturing and research return.
Investment Notes: Outlier Space
Investible's investment notes on participating in Outlier Space's pre-seed round alongside GD1, Icehouse Ventures, Nova Threshold, Side Stage Ventures, Airtree, and Brian…
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Peer companies
- Impulse Space6 models
- AstroForge3 models
- Astrobotic Technology3 models
- China National Space Administration3 models
- NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory3 models
- SpaceX3 models
Video
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Heat Index
Category contender75/100
A composite of competitive footprint, funding, press velocity, active partnerships, and supply-chain edges. Different from the Intelligence score below (which is per-form-factor productization). Non-robotics companies cap at 25.
Reality vs attention
Outlier Space draws attention at the 75th percentile but verifies reality at the insufficient-data level among space robots.
6-month trend
Analysis
Limited public funding data for capital position assessment.
Signal flags
Dimension breakdown
Verified signal
Attention (reach, not merit)
DEPLOY Intelligence scores are computed from verified registry data: confirmed deployments, disclosed funding rounds, regulatory filings, active job listings, video viewership, and press coverage. Confidence ratings reflect data availability. Scores update nightly.
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Last computed: Sep 22, 2026