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Space Investment Quarterly - Q4 2022 Summary

Core Content

The Q4 2022 edition of the Space Investment Quarterly highlights the challenges and opportunities in the Space Economy amidst a difficult investment environment. The total private market equity investment in the Space Economy reached $272.3B since 2013, with $4.7B invested in Q4 2022. The number of companies receiving investment was 85, with a significant drop in late-stage investments and a more resilient early-stage sector.

Key Themes

• Market Conditions: 2022 saw a 58% decline in total investment compared to 2021, driven by a fast-paced rate hike cycle and market uncertainty. Early-stage investments dropped only 4% YoY, while late-stage rounds saw a sharper decline.
• Resilience of SpaceX: Despite the downturn, SpaceX raised $2.0B in 2022, its second-largest annual raise, showing continued strength in the space sector.
• Geopolitical Influence: The Artemis I mission and the U.S. lunar ambitions demonstrated the growing importance of lunar activity, with NASA's Space Force budget surpassing NASA's in 2023.
• Emerging Industries: The Emerging Industries sector saw $0.5B in investment in 2022, with a focus on stations, logistics, and lunar exploration. Companies like Axiom Space and ispace emerged as top funders in their respective fields.

Investment Breakdown by Layer

Infrastructure

• Total Investment: $6.3B in 2022, with $1.3B in Q4.
• Key Sectors: Satellites and GEOINT dominated investment, with Satellites accounting for 56% of total Infrastructure rounds since 2013.
• Funding Sources: Venture Capital investors contributed 71% of annual Infrastructure investment.
• Top Deals: Globalstar and Mangata were among the top deals, with $450M and $100M respectively.
• Exits: Acquisitions represented 86% of Infrastructure exits since 2013.

Distribution

• Total Investment: $0.9B in Q4, with $9.3B over the past decade.
• Key Sectors: GPS and SatCom received the most investment, with 51% and 38% respectively.
• Top Deals: Nearmap was taken private at a 30% premium, and Project 44 raised $80M in Series G.
• Exits: SatixFy went public via SPAC, and 69% of exits were acquisitions, mostly in SatCom and GPS.

Applications

• Total Investment: $2.5B in Q4, with a 61% YoY decline in total investment.
• Key Sectors: GPS-based Location Services dominated with 75% of investment in 2022.
• Top Deals: Anduril raised $1.48B in Series E, and Shield AI raised $225M in Series E.
• Exits: Total exit value fell 72% YoY, with $0.6B realized through SPACs and acquisitions.

Trends and Outlook

• Early-Stage Focus: Early-stage rounds represented 75% of total Infrastructure rounds and 82% of Distribution rounds, indicating continued innovation and experimentation.
• Fundamental Shift: The market has shifted towards valuing sound business models and revenue streams, especially government contracts.
• 2023 Outlook: The report anticipates a difficult year for startups but sees it as a positive development for the Space Economy due to increased focus on fundamentals.
• Capital Efficiency: Tighter capital markets are expected to reduce competition and increase the talent pool, making the next two years an attractive time for space tech investment.

Portfolio Milestones

• NASA Awards SpaceX Second Contract Option for Artemis Moon Landing
• Arbol's parametric solution delivers $10M payout for Hurricane Ian damages
• LeoLabs finishes WA space radar construction
• Regrow Ag Fills Agrifood Industry Climate Solution Gap with Sustainability Insights
• GHGSat launches new emissions data subscription service
• Gaia raises $3M to bring more science to the art of forestry

Methodology and Sources

• The report is based on The GPS Playbook, co-authored by Space Capital and Silicon Valley Bank.
• Data is sourced from confidential and public channels, including company management, co-investors, press releases, SEC filings, and investment databases like Pitchbook, Crunchbase, and CB Insights.
• The report catalogs 6,880 rounds and 621 exits since 2017, with adjustments made for previously undisclosed deals.

Conclusion

The Space Economy has shown resilience despite macroeconomic challenges, with a focus on fundamentals, government contracts, and innovation. The infrastructure development and technological advancements are expected to drive long-term growth, especially in lunar exploration, GEOINT, and SatCom. The report emphasizes the importance of quality companies and sound business models in navigating the current market conditions.