Astroscale
Astroscale is the world's first and only publicly listed orbital debris removal and on-orbit servicing company. Founded in 2013 in Singapore and headquartered in Tokyo since 2019, Astroscale develops commercial solutions for satellite life extension, in-situ space situational awareness, end-of-life services, and active debris removal. The company has demonstrated core technologies through its ELSA-d mission launched in March 2021 and is developing the ELSA-M operational debris removal system. With operations across Asia, Europe, and North America, Astroscale is pioneering the space sustainability sector.
Public Company
Astroscale is publicly traded
IPO'd on June 5, 2024
This company is no longer available on our private secondary market. Shares can be traded publicly under 186A.
Overview
Company data and valuation marks are estimates and may be incomplete, stale, erroneous, or revised.
Founded
2013
Employees
480–612
Total Funding
$539.7M
7 rounds
Last Private Valuation
$0.29B
February 2023
Funding
Total raised $539.7M across 7 rounds
Funding data and valuation marks are estimates and may be incomplete, stale, erroneous, or revised.
Last updated 06-25-2026
Latest Round
Type
Series F
Date
November 25, 2021
Amount
$109M
Valuation
$0.29B
Lead Investors
| Date | Round | Amount Raised | Valuation | Lead Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 2023 | Series G | $76M | — | Mitsubishi Electric Corporation |
| November 25, 2021 | Series F | $109M | $0.29B | THE FUND Limited Partnership |
| October 2020 | Series E | $51M | — | aSTART Co., Ltd. |
Prominent Investors
Leadership
Mitsunobu 'Nobu' Okada
Founder & CEO
Chris Blackerby
Group Chief Operating Officer
Mike Lindsay
Chief Technology Officer
Eddie Kato
President & Managing Director, Astroscale Japan
Yasutaka Asada
Senior Vice President Global Human Resources
Kaoru Kodama
General Counsel
Competitors
Competitor list is illustrative and may be incomplete, stale, or erroneous.
ClearSpace
Swiss orbital debris removal company founded in 2018. Developing ClearSpace-1, the world's first mission to remove debris from orbit, scheduled for launch in 2025.
D-Orbit
Italian space logistics and transportation company specializing in active debris removal and in-orbit servicing through its ION Satellite Carrier platform.
Starfish Space
US-based autonomous spacecraft company providing satellite servicing missions for life extension, relocation, and disposal through in-orbit inspections and repairs.
SpaceLogistics (Northrop Grumman subsidiary)
Subsidiary of Northrop Grumman offering collaborative space logistics and in-orbit servicing solutions for geosynchronous satellite operators.
OrbitGuardians
Provider of Active Debris Removal services dedicated to enhancing space operations safety by mitigating orbital debris risks.
Astroscale Investment FAQ
Astroscale FAQ
Yes, Astroscale is publicly traded under the ticker symbol 186A on the TSE Growth. The company went public in June 5, 2024.
Astroscale trades under the ticker symbol 186A on the TSE Growth. It began trading in June 5, 2024.
Astroscale (186A on the TSE Growth) shares can be purchased through any standard brokerage account — including Fidelity, Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, and online platforms like Robinhood or E*TRADE. Search for the ticker 186A to place an order.
Astroscale went public in June 5, 2024 via ipo, with an offering valuation of approximately $0.29B. Astroscale completed its IPO on June 5, 2024 on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market with ticker 186A. The company priced shares at 850 yen and opened at 1,281 yen, representing a 50.7% increase on debut. The IPO valued the company at approximately $1 billion and raised $112.79 million.
Astroscale raised $539.7M across 7 disclosed funding rounds prior to its public listing.
Astroscale was founded by Mitsunobu 'Nobu' Okada in 2013.
Astroscale is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
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