ElevationSpace

Develops small recoverable spacecraft for microgravity research and manufacturing, with high-frequency cargo return services from low Earth orbit

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$63.5M TOTAL RAISED * 50 EMPLOYEES * 2021 FOUNDED

What does ElevationSpace do?

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ElevationSpace is a private company focused on space transportation & logistics, satellite manufacturing, and in-space manufacturing. Based in Sendai, Japan, it was founded in 2021 by Ryohei Kobayashi and Toshinori Kuwahara. It is led by CEO Ryohei Kobayashi. It operates as an upstream supplier spanning much of the space value chain. Its lineup includes the ELS-R and ELS-RS components and the AOBA and Mars Touch services.

Status Operating
HQ Sendai, Japan
Locations HQ Sendai, Japan Luxembourg, Luxembourg

What has ElevationSpace done recently?

ACTIVITY

How is ElevationSpace performing?

PERFORMANCE
FUNDING * ALL FUNDING
$63.5M TOTAL RAISED
Latest round / Series B $40M

What are ElevationSpace's financials?

FINANCIALS VIEW ALL
$63.5M Total raised * Series B

What products does ElevationSpace offer?

CATALOG
service 3
AOBA Co-Creation Mars Touch
Other 3
ELS-R ELS-RS R&D for Crewed Spacecraft

Who leads ElevationSpace?

CREW ALL PEOPLE
Ryohei Kobayashi Co-Founder & CEO
Toshinori Kuwahara Co-Founder
Hiroshi Imakubo CFO
Kaz Miyamaru COO

Who is connected to ElevationSpace?

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IN THE NEWS WITH
SpaceX 1
COMPETITORS
Axiom Space

How is ElevationSpace classified?

CLASSIFICATION
Sectors
Space Transportation & Logistics Satellite Manufacturing In-Space Manufacturing
Technology
SmallSat
Orbit & Destination
LEO
Application
Commercial Government-Civil
Thematic
New Space Pioneer Platform Play

When was ElevationSpace's profile last verified?

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Company websitecompany profile, products, locations, press
Industry pressnews coverage
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Last verified 2026-07-16
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