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Mantis Space startup funding profile

Albuquerque HQ space infrastructure startup building an orbital power grid for satellites, habitats, and lunar operations.

Stage

seed

Status

private

Coverage

full

Overview

Mantis Space develops orbital laser power-beaming infrastructure to deliver energy to satellites, lunar missions, and other on-orbit assets. Founded by space industry veterans (originally in Kennesaw, Georgia, with Montauk Capital studio backing), the company announced in December 2025 that Albuquerque would serve as headquarters and advanced R&D manufacturing hub after a competitive national search. Mantis emerged from stealth in March 2026 with a $10M seed round; HQ listed on company site includes Albuquerque alongside Atlanta, Silicon Valley, and Washington, D.C.

Why Mantis Space is interesting

December 2025 site-selection win plus March 2026 stealth exit: Mantis Space chose Albuquerque for HQ and advanced R&D manufacturing (200+ jobs, $180K+ average) and emerged with a $10M seed round for laser power-beaming infrastructure — the newest proof ABQ attracts space hardware nationally.

Product & use cases

Space infrastructure delivering power to on-orbit assets — positioning as a power grid in space for the next generation of orbital and lunar activity.

  • Satellite constellation power delivery
  • Space habitat and station power
  • Lunar surface operations support

Key facts

  • Dec 2025: Albuquerque selected for HQ + advanced R&D manufacturing
  • Mar 2026: emerged from stealth with $10M seed round (company press)
  • 200+ high-wage jobs projected ($180K+ average per EDD press)
  • Laser power-beaming infrastructure for satellites and lunar ops

Fundraising history

Seed

2026-03 $10M

Source: https://www.mantisspace.com/

Competitive landscape

Edge: Dedicated orbital power infrastructure versus spacecraft-integrated-only power budgets — early mover in a nascent category.

  • Spacecraft-integrated solar (mPower-class) adjacent

    Onboard power modules versus grid infrastructure.

  • Legacy space prime power systems incumbent

    Custom one-off power architectures on large programs.

Industries

Space Tech Climate Tech Deep Tech

Related funding articles

Venture Capital Tracker pieces that cover Mantis Space's financing or category context.

FAQs about Mantis Space

Practical answers founders, operators, and investors typically search for.

Builds orbital infrastructure to deliver power to satellites, habitats, and lunar operations — described as a power grid in space.
Albuquerque, New Mexico (announced December 2025).
December 8, 2025 — after a competitive national site search; facilities and hiring ramp through 2026.
EDD press materials cite 200+ local high-tech jobs averaging over $180,000/year and ~$480M estimated decade economic impact (indicative).
Company press (Mar 2026) announced a $10M seed round at stealth exit — verify terms on mantisspace.com.
It is the newest large space-hardware HQ win alongside mPower — proof the city competes nationally for advanced manufacturing, not only lab spinouts.
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Last updated: 2026-07-29