Munich Startup deltaVision Secures €10.2M Seed Funding for Orbital Refuelling Technology

deltaVision, a Munich-based developer of fluid transfer systems for space applications, has closed a €10.2 million seed funding round to accelerate production capabilities and advance its modular orbital refuelling technologies.

The round was led by KT Ventures alongside Valemount Capital and Futury Capital, with participation from private industrial family offices and additional investors through a newly established investment vehicle. The funding marks the first major capital injection for the company since its founding in 2022.

Scaling Production and Global Expansion

deltaVision manufactures valves, pumps, and fluidic components designed specifically for rockets and spacecraft. The company plans to deploy the fresh capital across multiple strategic initiatives, including expanding its manufacturing capacity to meet rising demand from the space industry and further industrialising its production processes.

Beyond increasing output at its Munich headquarters, deltaVision intends to establish a subsidiary in France while simultaneously setting up valve manufacturing operations in the United States. The phased geographic expansion reflects the startup’s strategy to position itself closer to key markets and strengthen supply chain resilience across multiple regions.

Building In-Orbit Infrastructure

At the core of deltaVision’s technology roadmap is the development of integrated fluidic systems that enable spacecraft to connect and transfer propellant and other fluids in orbit. This capability underpins what the company describes as an “open and interoperable in-orbit services ecosystem”—a vision increasingly important as space companies pursue ambitious plans for orbital refuelling, satellite servicing, and long-duration missions.

“The company is focused on scaling production to meet growing market demand, while supporting the development of an open and interoperable in‑orbit services ecosystem through technologies that enable spacecraft to connect and transfer propellant and other fluids,” said Alex Plebuch, CEO and co-founder of deltaVision.

Growing Demand for Space Infrastructure

The funding reflects broader investor confidence in the emerging space infrastructure segment. As commercial space activities intensify and missions venture beyond low Earth orbit, the need for reliable fluid transfer systems has become critical. Orbital refuelling in particular is seen as essential for enabling reusable spacecraft, supporting long-duration missions, and reducing launch costs by allowing vehicles to be fuelled in space rather than launched fully loaded.

The €10.2 million seed round positions deltaVision to capture market opportunities at an inflection point for the space economy. European startups in the space technology sector have increasingly attracted venture capital in recent years, with investors backing companies addressing infrastructure gaps and enabling new mission architectures. deltaVision’s focus on standardised, modular solutions aligns with industry trends toward interoperable systems that multiple operators can utilise.

With manufacturing expansion underway and international subsidiaries planned, the startup is preparing to transition from development phase to commercial-scale operations, positioning itself to support the next generation of in-orbit servicing and deep space exploration activities.

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