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Foundational

Foundational runs automated satellite laser ranging ground stations, retroreflectors and a data platform to track satellites and debris precisely.

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Why it's here

Raised a £8.2M pre-seed from Inflection, BACKED, Final Frontier, Adjacent and Type One, with 16 satellites carrying its retroreflectors in orbit and about 60 more awaiting launch.

source: payloadspace.com
Focus
Space tracking
Founded
2025
Latest round
Pre-seed, £8.2M, Sep 2026
Registered office
167-169 Great Portland Street, London, Westminster W1W 5PFsource: foundational.space
London presence
HQsource: payloadspace.com
Investors
Hiring
27 open roles in London ↗Public job board, checked 9 Oct 2026
Work model
On-site (from 27 London job posts)Current job posts only, checked 9 Oct 2026. Howsource: jobs.ashbyhq.com
Elsewhere
LinkedIn ↗

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