French space tech startup Look Up has secured €50 million in funding to enhance its orbital safety initiatives and protect space infrastructure. The funding round, led by UK-based ETF Partners with €24 million in equity financing, includes participation from new investors Leadwind, KFund’s early growth fund, and the EIC Fund, alongside existing backers MIG Capital, Karista, and Expansion.
The investment will support the deployment of Look Up’s radar network globally, with the first unit already operational in Lozère, France. The network will provide accurate data on objects in orbit, including active and defunct satellites, rocket bodies, and debris. This information will be processed through Look Up’s digital platform, SYNAPSE, to offer advanced services such as collision risk prediction and maneuver recommendations.
Key Features of Look Up’s Technology
- Global radar network for monitoring orbital objects
- Real-time data processing through SYNAPSE platform
- Advanced services for collision risk prediction and maneuver recommendations
“This funding will enable us to continue deploying our radar network worldwide and enhance our digital solutions to address the escalating challenge of an increasingly congested and unstable orbital environment,” said Michel Friedling, Co-founder of Look Up.
The company’s technology is built on three pillars: detecting orbital objects 24/7, analyzing the space domain in real-time, and enabling safe and sustainable space operations. This integrated approach aims to meet the growing demand for coordinated space traffic management from both public and private operators.
Investors see significant potential in Look Up’s mission. “By addressing the increasing risks of collisions and debris management, Look Up is creating a more secure orbital environment where satellites can safely operate and become insurable assets,” said Rémy de Tonnac, Senior Partner at ETF Partners.
The European Union’s €15 million non-dilutive funding will specifically support the deployment of two radars in French Polynesia, further expanding Look Up’s global presence.
This significant investment reflects a shared ambition to give Look Up a European dimension amid the current geopolitical context, highlighting the company’s potential to redefine Europe’s role in the new space economy.
