BALERION SPACE VENTURES
BALERION SPACE VENTURES is a Seed, Series A and Series B fund in the US writing $1M–$10M checks into Climate, aerospace, defense-tech, propulsion, launch, satellites, in-space-infrastructure, software, space-tourism, lunar-economy, in-space-manufacturing, maritime, high-tech and suppliers.
- Stages
- Seed, Series A, Series B
- Sectors
- Climate, aerospace, defense-tech, propulsion, launch, satellites, in-space-infrastructure, software, space-tourism, lunar-economy, in-space-manufacturing, maritime, high-tech, suppliers
- Check size
- $1M–$10M
- Invests in
- US-wide
- Round role
- Leads rounds
- Actively investing
- Yes
- Founded
- 2021
- Assets under management
- $150M+
Thesis
Balerion Space Ventures, founded in 2021 and based in Dallas, Texas, is a venture capital firm specializing in early to mid-stage investments within the space and defense sectors. With over $150 million in assets under management, including a debut fund of $34.7 million and a second fund targeting $200 million, Balerion focuses on 'dual-use' technologies that serve both commercial and defense applications. Their investment thesis is centered on building the critical infrastructure for the evolving space economy, backing companies that commercialize space, unlock human potential, and drive the next trillion-dollar economy. They invest across the space value chain, including propulsion, launch, satellites, in-space infrastructure, software, and emerging applications like space tourism and lunar economy. Balerion also shows interest in high-tech, aerospace, maritime, and defense tech, particularly companies developing foundational systems for space operations. They typically invest between $1 million and $10 million per company, with a sweet spot of $1.5 million, and occasionally lead investment rounds. Balerion primarily invests in US-based companies, seeking mission-critical platforms with durable, scalable economics, exceptional founders, large return potential, and defensible technology.
Common questions
Does BALERION SPACE VENTURES invest at the Seed stage?
Yes. BALERION SPACE VENTURES lists Seed, Series A and Series B among the stages it invests in.
What check size does BALERION SPACE VENTURES write?
BALERION SPACE VENTURES writes $1M–$10M checks.
Where does BALERION SPACE VENTURES invest?
BALERION SPACE VENTURES invests in the US.