Foresight Supports Optera’s £3 Million Funding Round to Expand UK Space Technology Hub
Summary
Optera has raised £3 million to expand its UK operations and strengthen its space domain awareness capabilities. The company plans to establish a UK headquarters, grow its engineering team, and accelerate development of sensing technology for space and defence use cases. Its neuromorphic, AI-powered sensors are designed to detect changes rather than capture full images continuously, reducing data and power needs. The funding should help Optera scale its onboard processing capabilities and support civil, commercial, and defence programs. The move also signals continued demand for advanced space monitoring technology in the UK.
Funding
Amount
$3.8M
Total raised
Date
June 16, 2026
Announcement date
Investors
Foresight Group
Lead investors
Company
optera.space
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