Space angel investors
34 US angel investors and angel groups backing space startups, each listed with the evidence and sources behind it: SEC Form D filings, the investor's own site or a public announcement. 14 of them have a dated filing or deal in the last 12 months. That is 1 individual angels, 17 solo GPs, 14 syndicate leads and 2 angel groups. Most are based in California (10), New York (6) and Texas (4). The median stated or estimated check is $270K–$750K.
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Who are the most active Space angel investors?
Ranked by board seats, deal vehicles and funds on SEC filings and dated deals in the last 12 months: Robert Shattuck, Graham James Chynoweth, Taras Chumachenko, Joseph Fernandes and Niv Dror.
How many Space angel investors are there?
34 on file, 14 with a dated filing or deal in the last 12 months. Angels writing personal checks rarely file anything with the SEC, so no list of angels is complete.
How much do Space angel investors invest?
The median check is $270K–$750K, across 29 angels with a stated or estimated range. Angel groups often pool members' checks into a larger round.
Where are Space angel investors based?
Most are in California (10), New York (6) and Texas (4).
- Active Sep 2026
Robert ShattuckSolo GP · Holladay, UT
Named as the only individual (Manager of Issuer's General Partner) on the Form D for Athos Opportunity Fund ANT II, LLC, a $2.3M venture SPV (Sep 2026) (26 vehicles on file: 7 funds, 19 SPVs).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $75K–$200K
AI & MLCrypto & Web3Space - Active Jul 2026
Graham James ChynowethSolo GP · Manchester, NH
Named as the only individual (CEO of Prepublic Equity Partners LLC, the Issuers Sole Manager) on the Form D for PrePublic Equity Partners Fund 1Q, LLC, a $1.8M venture SPV (Dec 2025) (4 vehicles on file: 1 fund, 3 SPVs).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $100K–$300K
Media, Gaming & CreatorAI & MLSpace - Active Sep 2026
Taras ChumachenkoSyndicate lead · San Francisco, CA
Named as the only individual (director) on the Form D for HGS-3, a series of ALEXTAR VC, LLC, a $424K venture SPV (Sep 2026) (80 vehicles on file).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $385K–$3.5M
AI & MLFintechSpace - Active Sep 2026
Joseph FernandesSyndicate lead · Austin, TX
Named as the only individual (Managing Director of the Issuer) on the Form D for Openlight a Series of VUVP FUND LLC, a $100K venture SPV (Sep 2026) (29 vehicles on file).
Seed to Growth · checks $145K–$595K
AI & MLBiotech & PharmaCybersecuritySpace - Active Jun 2026
Niv DrorSolo GP · Englewood, NJ
Named as the only individual (Manager of the general partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for SHRUG Opportunities I, LP, a $586K venture SPV (Jul 2023) (8 vehicles on file: 4 funds, 4 SPVs).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $500K–$1.5M
Deep TechConsumerClimate & EnergyMedia, Gaming & Creator+1 - Active Sep 2026
Todd SimsSolo GP · Los Angeles, CA
Named as one of two individuals (Manager of the Manager of the Issuer.) on the Form D for BRVC Relativity Space LLC, a $50M venture fund (Sep 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $500K–$1.5M
Space - Active Jul 2026
Kirsten Bartok TouwSolo GP · Washington, DC
Named as one of two individuals (MANAGER OF THE GENERAL PARTNER OF THE ISSUER) on the Form D for NEW Vista Capital FUND I, LP, a $20.5M venture fund (Jul 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $200K–$600K
SpaceDefense & AerospaceAI & MLIndustrial & Manufacturing - Active Jul 2026
Christopher Daniel BrowneSyndicate lead · Manchester, NH
Named as one of two individuals (executive officer) on the Form D for PrePublic Equity Partners Opportunities - Series Bedrock, LLC, a $2M venture SPV (Jul 2026) (2 vehicles on file).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $2M–$2.5M
Media, Gaming & CreatorAI & MLSpace - Active Jul 2026
Austin WalkerSyndicate lead · Rochester, MN
Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Rhone Technology Fund XIIIh, a series of Rhone VC, LP, a $1.1M venture SPV (Jul 2026) (2 vehicles on file).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $545K–$1.06M
B2B SoftwareAI & MLSpace - Active Mar 2026
Youngjin KoSyndicate lead · San Jose, CA
Named as the only individual (director) on the Form D for Pulsar Space Frontier SPV 1, LLC, a $100K venture SPV (Mar 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $100K
Deep TechSpace - Active Feb 2026
Alissa PetersonSyndicate lead · Cambridge, MA
Named as the only individual (Manager of the Issuer's Manager) on the Form D for SeaAhead Ventures Launch Fund, LLC, a $2.5M venture SPV (Feb 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $835K
Space - Active Aug 2026
Margaret Kohin-NitschelmSyndicate lead · Dover, NH
Named as the only individual (promoter) on the Form D for Space Opportunities LLC A Series of V360 Holdings LLC, a $1.5M venture SPV (Aug 2026). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.
Series A · checks $1.5M
SpaceDeep Tech - Active May 2026
Ziqiang TangSolo GP · Berkeley, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for BSF III Advisor, LP, a venture fund (May 2026) (3 vehicles on file).
Pre-seed, Seed
Media, Gaming & CreatorSpaceBiotech & Pharma - Active Mar 2026
Space AngelsAngel group · New York, NY
Space Angels: 14 Form D vehicles (latest Space Angels LXXXV LLC, filed 2025-10-08); its site describes the group.
Seed
AI & MLSpaceDeveloper Tools - Active Jun 2025
William BarnesSolo GP · Austin, TX
Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Karman Ventures Fund 1, LP, a $41.6M venture fund (Jun 2025) (6 vehicles on file: 2 funds, 4 SPVs).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $425K–$1.25M
Space - Active Dec 2024
Austin WalkerSyndicate lead · Saratoga, CA
Named as the only individual (Manager of the general partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Samba, a series of Rhone VC, LP, a $90K venture SPV (Dec 2024) (17 vehicles on file).
Pre-seed · checks $170K–$625K
B2B SoftwareAI & MLSpace - Active Apr 2024
Duncan Michael PennSolo GP · Austin, TX
Named as the only individual (Manager of the general partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Gatsby Falcon A, LP, a $25.5M venture fund (Apr 2024) (4 vehicles on file: 3 funds, 1 SPV).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $250K–$750K
Space - Active Feb 2023
Joseph TurnerSyndicate lead · Miami, FL
Named as the only individual (Issuer's Manager) on the Form D for Blackrock Neurotech SPV - Allocations Funds LLC, a $270K venture SPV (Feb 2023) (4 vehicles on file).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $105K–$550K
Biotech & PharmaSpace - Active Jan 2025
Theodore LyonsSyndicate lead · Miami, FL
Named as the only individual (Manager of the general partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for EG Fund II, a series of Mana Ventures Funds, LP, a $750K venture SPV (Dec 2024) (2 vehicles on file).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $270K–$750K
AI & MLSpaceHardware & Robotics - Active Mar 2024
Jonathan LacosteSolo GP · Austin, TX
Named as the only individual (EO of the General Partner) on the Form D for Space.VC Fund II, LP, a venture fund (Mar 2024).
Pre-seed, Seed
Space - Active Jul 2025
David Michael ScalzoSolo GP · Winter Park, FL
Named as the only individual (executive officer) on the Form D for Kirenaga Partners LLC, a $14.4M venture fund (Jul 2025) (4 vehicles on file: 2 funds, 2 SPVs). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $150K–$450K
Defense & AerospaceSpaceB2B Software - Active Aug 2024
Mehmet OguzSyndicate lead · Sausalito, CA
Named as one of two individuals (Manager of the Issuer's Manager) on the Form D for PRISM, a series of Venture Science Master Fund I, LLC, a $565K venture SPV (Aug 2024) (3 vehicles on file).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $470K–$770K
AI & MLSpace - Active Aug 2024
Selahattin OnenSyndicate lead · Sausalito, CA
Named as one of two individuals (Manager of the Issuer's Manager) on the Form D for PRISM, a series of Venture Science Master Fund I, LLC, a $565K venture SPV (Aug 2024) (3 vehicles on file).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $470K–$770K
AI & MLSpace - Active Oct 2025
Bonita StewartSolo GP · San Francisco, CA
Named as one of two individuals (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for BAG Ventures Fund I, LP, a $60M venture fund (Oct 2025) (2 vehicles on file).
Seed, Series A · checks $600K–$1.8M
Space - Active Oct 2025
Jackson Georges, Jr.Solo GP · San Francisco, CA
Named as one of two individuals (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for BAG Ventures Fund I, LP, a $60M venture fund (Oct 2025) (2 vehicles on file).
Seed, Series A · checks $600K–$1.8M
Space - Active Jun 2025
Andrew FeinbergSolo GP · Concord, MA
Named as one of two individuals (Managing Member of the General Partner) on the Form D for Argon Ventures II, L.P., a $20M venture fund (Jun 2025). Also a non-executive director at 2 startups that filed Form D.
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $200K–$600K
AI & MLSpaceHealthcare - Active Mar 2025
Matthew KoprowskiSolo GP · Hauppauge, NY
Named as the only individual (promoter) on the Form D for HLV Space Exploration Fund LLC, a $4.8M venture fund (Mar 2025) (2 vehicles on file).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $100K–$300K
AI & MLSpace - Active Oct 2024
Elwin M. DonnerSyndicate lead · New York, NY
Named as the only individual (executive officer/director) on the Form D for Tinicum Space Coast Co-Invest, LLC, a venture SPV (Oct 2024).
Pre-seed, Seed
Space - Active Feb 2024
Eric KohlmannSyndicate lead · New York, NY
Named as one of two individuals (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for KGS Space Opportunities LP, a $690K venture SPV (Feb 2024).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $690K
Space - Active Jan 2024
Paul WeinholdSolo GP · Eugene, OR
Named as the only individual (executive officer) on the Form D for Launch Oregon Investments I, LP, a $3M venture fund (Jan 2024).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $25K–$100K
Space - Active Sep 2023
James Bennett Ralston IiiSolo GP · Brooklyn, NY
Named as one of two individuals (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Swell Partners Fund II, L.P., a $10M venture fund (Sep 2023).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $100K–$300K
B2B SoftwareSpace - Active Sep 2023
Mrityunjay Bennett PatilSolo GP · New York, NY
Named as one of two individuals (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Swell Partners Fund II, L.P., a $10M venture fund (Sep 2023).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $100K–$300K
B2B SoftwareSpace 757 AngelsAngel group · Norfolk, VA
757 Angels: listed as an ACA network member; its site takes applications via form on the group's website.
Pre-seed, Seed
Defense & AerospaceSpace- Active Jan 2024
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