DCUBED develops and sells innovative actuators and deployable structures for the rapidly growing space market. "New Space" is the motto, in which the pace for the development of space is no longer set by space agencies alone, but increasingly by visionary companies that are opening up new business cases from space (e.g. through global internet from space).
Already today, numerous micro-satellites, so-called SmallSats and CubeSats, are launched into space almost every day. SpaceX alone launches 60-120 satellites per month. Demand is correspondingly high for satellite components that allow large satellite components such as solar panels and antennas to be stowed in a space-saving manner during rocket launches, arrive in space and deploy reliably. Being able to do this cost-effectively and flexibly, even for small satellites, is a core competence of the Munich-based high-tech company. DCUBED has already been able to win over numerous international customers for applications in low-Earth orbit as well as for missions to the moon, such as the US company Astrobotic from Pittsburgh (PA, USA), which plans to send its Peregrine lander to the moon in 2021. Astrobotic is also to take VIPER, NASA's water-hunting rover, to the moon with its Griffin lander in 2023. Astrobotic's Griffin Mission One plays a crucial role in the run-up to NASA's Artemis mission, which is set to return humans to the lunar surface after more than 50 years.
We are very pleased that our Start-up League alumni have found important partners in HTGF and ILV, who have recognized the potential of "New Space made in Germany" and are working with DCUBED to establish series products in the space sector and thus advance the development of commercial space travel.
Thomas Sinn (CEO of DCUBED) and his team have an excellent understanding of customers and markets and know how to address the opportunities that present themselves.
Christian Ziach, Investment Manager at HTGF and himself an aerospace engineer.
We were convinced by the competence and mindset of the DCUBED team. They accelerate space missions worldwide with standardized components. The team makes sure that the orbit remains free of waste.
Guido Grotz, CEO of ILV
And why go to Silicon Valley when such visions can be realized on our doorstep with innovative technologies?
Thomas Geiger, CEO of ILV
About DCUBED (Deployables Cubed GmbH)
DCUBED (Deployables Cubed GmbH) focuses on the development and distribution of mechanisms (actuators and deployable structures) for the rapidly growing New Space market of small and micro satellites. Based in Gilching and Germering near Munich, DCUBED utilizes the latest manufacturing methods such as 3D printing to develop innovative products specifically designed with New Space customers in mind where small size, ease of use, availability and price are essential. DCUBED's products are divided into two categories, small release actuators and deployable structures (solar panels, antennas, masts, radiators, ...) that enable high performance applications of SmallSats launched by the hundreds.
Dr. Thomas Sinn, CEO
+49 (0) 8995874160
team@dcubed.space
About Interlink Ventures
Interlink Ventures (ILV) is a strategic partner for innovative start-ups with an important contribution to a sustainable future. The ILV team consists of entrepreneurs with many years of experience in company building and organizational development, as well as a high level of technology and product expertise. ILV's focus is on actively supporting start-ups as a co-entrepreneur, contributing not only financial resources but also its know-how in the establishment and further development of organization, marketing and product automation. Interlink Ventures - because the economy of tomorrow is being created today
Thomas Geiger
+49 (0) 175 1671885
thomas.geiger@interlink.org
Guido Grotz
+49 (0) 170 8504852
guido.grotz@interlink.org
Thomas Geiger
+49 (0) 175 1671885
Über den High-Tech Gründerfonds
Der Seedinvestor High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF) finanziert Technologie-Start-ups mit Wachstumspotential. Mit einem Volumen von rund 900 Mio. Euro verteilt auf drei Fonds sowie einem internationalen Partner-Netzwerk hat der HTGF seit 2005 fast 600 Start-ups begleitet. Sein Team aus erfahrenen Investment Managern und Start-up-Experten unterstützt die jungen Unternehmen mit Know-how, Unternehmergeist und Leidenschaft. Der Fokus liegt auf High-Tech Gründungen aus den Bereichen Digital Tech, Industrial-Tech, Life Sciences, Chemie und angrenzende Geschäftsfelder. Über 2,8 Milliarden Euro Kapital investierten externe Investoren bislang in mehr als 1.600 Folgefinanzierungsrunden in das HTGF-Portfolio. Außerdem hat der Fonds bereits Anteile an mehr als 100 Unternehmen erfolgreich verkauft.
Zu den Investoren der Public-Private-Partnership zählen das Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Energie, KfW Capital, die Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft sowie die Unternehmen ALTANA, BASF, Bayer, Boehringer Ingelheim, B.Braun, Robert Bosch, BÜFA, CEWE, Deutsche Post DHL, Dräger, Drillisch AG, EVONIK, EWE AG, FOND OF, Haniel, Hettich, Knauf, Körber, LANXESS, media + more venture Beteiligungs GmbH & Co. KG, PHOENIX CONTACT, Postbank, QIAGEN, RWE Generation SE, SAP, Schufa, Schwarz Gruppe, STIHL, Thüga, Vector Informatik, WACKER und Wilh. Werhahn KG.
About High-Tech Gründerfonds
The seed investor High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF) finances technology start-ups with growth potential. With a volume of around 900 million euros spread across three funds and an international partner network, HTGF has supported almost 600 start-ups since 2005. Its team of experienced investment managers and start-up experts supports the young companies with know-how, entrepreneurial spirit and passion. The focus is on high-tech start-ups in the fields of digital tech, industrial tech, life sciences, chemistry and related business areas. To date, external investors have invested over 2.8 billion euros in the HTGF portfolio in more than 1,600 follow-up financing rounds. In addition, the fund has already successfully sold shares in more than 100 companies.
Investors in the public-private partnership include the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, KfW Capital, the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft and the companies ALTANA, BASF, Bayer, Boehringer Ingelheim, B.Braun, Robert Bosch, BÜFA, CEWE, Deutsche Post DHL, Dräger, Drillisch AG, EVONIK, EWE AG, FOND OF, Haniel, Hettich, Knauf, Körber, LANXESS, media + more venture Beteiligungs GmbH & Co KG, PHOENIX CONTACT, Postbank, QIAGEN, RWE Generation SE, SAP, Schufa, Schwarz Group, STIHL, Thüga, Vector Informatik, WACKER and Wilh. Werhahn KG.
www.htgf.de/de/
Media contact High-Tech Gründerfonds Management GmbH
Stefanie Grüter
T.: +49228 - 82300 - 188
s.grueter@htgf.de
Investor High-Tech Gründerfonds Management GmbH
Christian Ziach, Investment Manager
T.: +49 151 282 723 68
c.ziach@htgf.de