Look Up Space, a French startup specializing in space security technology, raised €14 million in 2023 and subsequently secured €50 million in Series A funding to advance its mission of enhancing safety and sustainability in space operations.

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Look Up Space, co-founded by former fighter pilot and first Commander of Space in France Michel Friedling and Juan Carlos Dolado in 2022, is a Toulouse-based start-up focused on enhancing space operations' safety and sustainability. With a mission to establish a global network of surveillance radars and a digital data-processing platform, the company aims to define a new standard in space situational awareness.

In 2023, Look Up Space successfully raised €14 million, including €7 million in equity. This round was led by Karista (CosmiCapital) and MIG Capital, with participation from prominent investors such as Greg Wyler and Hélène Huby. The funds facilitated the launch of their SORASYS radar demonstrator and SYNAPSE digital platform. Following this achievement, Look Up Space secured one of Europe's most substantial Series A funding rounds in 2025, raising €50 million to accelerate their growth and innovation.

Industry Overview in France

France has a robust and growing space industry, significantly positioned within the European space sector. As a leading player in international space governance, France places emphasis on