DPhi Space, a startup based in Lausanne, Switzerland, has successfully raised CHF 2.1 million in pre-seed funding to enhance access to space.

The investment round was led by QBIT Capital, with additional contributions from Zurich Cantonal Bank, Apprecia Capital, Kickfund, and other strategic investors.

The platform will provide a flexible infrastructure that supports both hardware and software payloads, effectively functioning like a data center in space with cloud computing capabilities.

DPhi Space's technology significantly reduces costs by eliminating the need for dedicated satellite missions, offering plug-and-play access for users without space expertise.

Specializing in ridesharing satellite platforms, DPhi Space enables fast and cost-effective deployment of software and hardware in orbit.

Founded in 2024 by Aziz Belkhiria, Michael Linder, and Julian Harris, DPhi Space aims to make space an extension of Earth and prepare for future exploration.

Aziz Belkhiria, co-founder and CEO, emphasized that this funding will help the company achieve its goal of accessible space through shared satellite infrastructure, catering to various commercial customers.

The funding will be allocated to expanding the engineering team and developing hosted payload technology along with in-orbit computing capabilities.

This investment will facilitate the launch of DPhi Space's first platform, Clustergate, which is designed to democratize access to space.

Clustergate will aggregate multiple hosted payloads in a standardized container, equipped with a proprietary computing and software platform for integration, AI processing, and real-time analytics.