Orbital Matter
A space-based construction company developing universal 3D printing satellites to manufacture large-scale space infrastructure directly in orbit, on the Moon, and on Mars.
- CEO / Founder
- Jakub Stojek
- Team Size
- 4-10
- Stage
- Scaling
- Total Funding
- €2.16M
- Latest Round
- Seed
- Key Investors
- Early Game Ventures, Sunfish Partners, Dhyan VC, European Space Resources Innovation Centre, ESA BIC Poland
Technology & Products
Key Products
["Replicator 1 - In-orbit 3D printing demonstrator (successfully flown on Ariane 6)","Universal 3D Printing Satellite - Next-generation platform for manufacturing structures of any size in exposed space","Beam 3D Printer Module - Commercial module for satellite integration (2026)","Space Infrastructure Manufacturing Service - Large-scale construction for stations, habitats, SBSP reflectors (2030+)"]
Technological Advantage
Combines vacuum-compatible additive manufacturing with microgravity-optimized mechanisms to enable construction that's impossible on Earth. Key advantages include: (1) Structures can be 70% lighter since they don't need to survive launch forces; (2) Raw materials utilize 100% cargo space vs pre-built structures requiring special accommodation; (3) Continuous printing eliminates operational complexity of multi-module orbital assembly; (4) Technology proven in actual space conditions with ESA backing. Competitive moat through proprietary process and demonstrated TRL-6 capability.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Decouples space structures from limited rocket payload volume by enabling in-situ manufacturing. Reduces payload mass by up to 70%, enables structures 20x larger per rocket, requires 3x fewer rocket trips compared to launching pre-manufactured components, and eliminates complex orbital assembly operations through continuous 3D printing.
How They Differentiate
First company to demonstrate 3D printing in exposed open space (not inside ISS). Proprietary vacuum-compatible printing technology with single-motor beam printer capable of manufacturing infinite-length structures. Competitors focus on pharmaceutical manufacturing and small components inside pressurized modules; Orbital Matter specializes in large-scale space infrastructure construction.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Satellite manufacturers, commercial space station developers, space agencies (ESA, NASA), lunar habitat developers, space-based solar power companies, and aerospace prime contractors
Industry Verticals
["Commercial Space & Aerospace","In-Orbit Manufacturing & Servicing","Space Infrastructure Development","Satellite & Spacecraft Manufacturing","Space-Based Solar Power (SBSP)","Lunar & Martian Exploration"]
Competitors
Redwire Space (via Made In Space acquisition); Varda Space Industries; Space Forge
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Pre-revenue R&D stage company; Successfully achieved TRL-6 with in-orbit demonstration aboard Ariane 6; Team size 4-10 employees with growth trajectory following recent funding rounds
Major Milestones
["Founded in 2022 and selected for ESA BIC Poland incubation program","Won ESA PUSH initiative for Ariane 6 maiden flight opportunity","Successfully demonstrated 3D printing aboard Ariane 6 (July 2024) - first in exposed open space","Secured €1.1M pre-seed funding led by Sunfish Partners (Dec 2023)","Raised €1M seed round led by Early Game Ventures (Aug 2025)","Co-funding partnership with Thales Alenia Space for 2-meter beam demonstration"]
Notable Customers
European Space Agency (ESA); Thales Alenia Space