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    Unlocking debt financing for the European space economy 

    From innovative startups to established companies, the Space Debt Catalogue helps European space companies navigate the debt financing landscape. By connecting businesses with relevant lenders and showcasing available financing solutions, the Catalogue intends to facilitate access to the capital needed to scale and grow. 

    Please note that the information presented is indicative only and remains subject to each lender’s due diligence processes, as well as the specific characteristics of each transaction.

    Explore the Space Debt Catalogue below.

    CDTI - Center for Technological Development and Innovation

    Governmental agency

    ESA Investor Network

    Coverage Spain
    Ticket size € 175M - € 30M
    Sweet spot € 1M
    Borrower stage Pre-revenue / R&D stage to Pre-IPO / Late stage
    Space programmes PERTE Aeroespacial (PERTE Aerospace), ACT 15 (R&D Loans for Aeroespace) and ACT 16 (Equity investment through INNVIERTE for Aerospace)

    Deutsche Bank

    Investment bank

    ESA Investor Network

    Coverage Global
    Ticket size Min. € 25M
    Sweet spot € 100M
    Borrower stage Pre-revenue / R&D stage to Scale-up
    Space programmes Dedicated M&A advisory team focused on the space sector. Other products can be tailored towards the space sector.

    European Investment Bank

    Supranational institution

    ESA Investor Network

    Coverage Europe
    Ticket size € 10M - € 1B
    Sweet spot € 20M - € 40M
    Borrower stage Growth stage to Pre-IPO / Late stage
    Space programmes

    Intesa Sanpaolo

    Commercial bank

    ESA Investor Network

    Coverage Global
    Ticket size € 500K - € 40M
    Sweet spot € 5M - € 10M
    Borrower stage Early revenue to Pre-IPO / Late stage
    Space programmes NOVA+ Space and Security, EIB Space Lending Facility and InvestEU

    Natixis

    Commercial bank

    ESA Investor Network

    Coverage Global
    Ticket size € 10M - € 500M
    Sweet spot € 50M - € 200M
    Borrower stage Late stage to Profitable
    Space programmes

    BlackRock

    Asset manager and Venture debt specialist

    Coverage Global, with a focus on Europe and the United States
    Ticket size € 5M - € 200M+
    Sweet spot € 25M
    Borrower stage Pre-revenue / R&D stage to Pre-IPO / Late stage
    Space programmes

    Danske Bank

    Commercial bank

    Coverage Nordics
    Ticket size € 1M - € 100M
    Sweet spot € 1M - € 15M
    Borrower stage Pre-revenue / R&D stage to Pre-IPO / Late stage
    Space programmes

    Support the growth of Europe’s space economy

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    Connect with us and discover dedicated services for companies, investors and financial institutions. For companies, advertise your fundraising to 100+ investors in our network. For investors and financial institutions, join our network and unlock all services included.

    Give your feedback on the Space Debt Catalogue

    Your input will directly shape how we develop the catalogue beyond this pilot phase and help ensure it is genuinely useful for space companies.

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