Monday, 2 June, 2025

Space Forge Secures $30M Series A to Manufacture Advanced Semiconductors in Space

UK-based startup Space Forge has raised $30 million in a Series A round led by the NATO Innovation Fund to produce high-performance semiconductor materials in space. Leveraging microgravity, the company aims to create defect-free crystals for applications in quantum computing, defense, and 5G infrastructure. Collaborations with BT and Northrop Grumman highlight its dual-use potential. CEO Joshua Western emphasizes the transformative impact of space-based manufacturing on critical technologies.