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Leaf Space

Space · Lomazzo, Italy · Founded 2014

A global leading service provider in the new, emerging microsatellite market by developing a technology platform providing all basic services required by microsatellite operators MoreLess

Leaf Space is a dynamic startup specializing in Ground Segment as a Service (GSaaS), which essentially means they provide the infrastructure and services needed to communicate with satellites from the ground. This service is crucial for satellite operators who need reliable and efficient ways to manage their satellite data and operations without investing heavily in their own ground infrastructure.

The company primarily serves satellite operators, including those managing large constellations of satellites, as well as organizations involved in space missions. Leaf Space operates in the rapidly growing space technology market, which includes satellite communications, space exploration, and related services.

Leaf Space's business model revolves around offering subscription-based services. Their clients can choose from various service plans tailored to their needs, such as Leaf Line for multi-mission ground segment solutions, Leaf Key for dedicated ground station networks, and Leaf Track for launch vehicle tracking. This model allows clients to avoid the high upfront costs and ongoing expenses associated with building and maintaining their own ground stations.

The company generates revenue through these subscription plans, which are proportional to the performance and services required by the clients. This approach provides a predictable and scalable revenue stream for Leaf Space while offering flexibility and cost savings to their clients.

Leaf Space has made significant strides in expanding its ground station network, with 14 ground stations currently in operation. They have supported over 55 satellites and participated in multiple launch campaigns, including successful missions with SpaceX. Their innovative solutions have also been applied to enhance connectivity for home monitoring of COVID-19 patients, showcasing the versatility and impact of their technology.

In summary, Leaf Space is a leading provider of ground segment services for satellite operators, offering scalable and cost-effective solutions in the space technology market.

Keywords: Ground Segment, Satellite Communication, GSaaS, Space Technology, Subscription Model, Satellite Operators, Space Missions, Ground Stations, Connectivity Solutions, SpaceX.

Company overview

Leaf Space company information

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Status
Operational
Founded
2014
Headquarters
Lomazzo, Italy
Employees
66
Open positions
11
Dealroom signal
87.3
client focusb2btechnologyHardwaretechnologyDeep Techbusiness modelManufacturingsectorSpacesectorSpace TechsectorSatellitessectorSpace ExplorationsectorESAsectorESA SMEsectorGround InfrastructuresectorSpace UtilitiessectorSpace UpstreamsectorESA BASS

Valuation & funding

Leaf Space funding history

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
DEBTDebt Jul 2023 $17M European Investment Bank
SERIES BEquity / VC Jul 2023 $22M $88M CDP Venture Capital · Primo Capital · NEVA SGR · RedSeed Ventures
SERIES AEquity / VC Jan 2021 $5.5M $22M RedSeed Ventures · Primo Capital · Whysol Investments
SERIES AEquity / VC Jun 2020 $3.3M $13M RedSeed Ventures
GRANTOther financing Jan 2020 $2.3M European Union
GRANTOther financing Mar 2018 Undisclosed
GRANTOther financing Nov 2017 European Innovation Council
EARLY VCEquity / VC Jul 2016 Polihub · RedSeed Ventures · Como Venture · Key Capital
GRANTOther financing Sep 2015 European Innovation Council
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Financials

Revenue, earnings and profit over time

Reported history and available estimates. Estimated years are marked “E”; sparse fields are left blank rather than inferred.

YearRevenueGrowthEBITDAMarginProfitMargin
2026 $6.2M 0% −$947K -15.3% −$5.5M -89.6%
2025 $6.2M 0% −$947K -15.3% −$5.5M -89.6%
2024 $6.2M +64.1% −$947K -15.3% −$5.5M -89.6%
2023 $3.8M +48.3% −$947K -25.2%
2022 $2.5M +5.3% −$947K -37.3%
2021 $2.4M +415.1% −$947K -39.3%
2020 $468K −$1M -218.1%
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Growth signals

Leaf Space website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Leaf Space is 7K monthly website visits, up 37.3% over the last three months. Leaf Space's team grew 8.2% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits7K 3-month web change+37.3% 1-year team growth+8.2%
Monthly website visits67 observations · Dec 2020–Jul 2026
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Comparisons

Leaf Space compared with similar companies

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CompanyHeadquartersStatusEmployeesTotal fundingValuation
Sofant TechnologiesDeveloping a low cost RF MEMS technology that solves power consumption and heat problems in high frequency phased array antenna systems Edinburgh, United Kingdom Operational 45 $40M $33M
Goonhilly Earth StationGlobal pioneers of private satellite and deep-space communications Helston, United Kingdom Acquired
PicosatsDeveloper of telecommunication systems for cubesats Trieste, Italy Operational
MynaricBuilds wireless laser communication systems needed for aerospace communication networks such as satellite constellations Gilching, Germany Acquired
ALL.SPACEDeveloping the world’s most spectrally efficient, low profile antennas that are con-formal, multi-band and electronically steerable Reading, United Kingdom Acquired
SatcubeSatcube is a satellite communications company, developing and selling terminals and services to enable people to communicate anywhere on the planet Göteborgs Stad, Sweden Operational
Alcan SystemsA smart antenna system that can be mounted on moving vehicles to track all satellites and 5G cellular networks Darmstadt, Germany Operational
MIRATLAS SASDesigns and manufactures innovative sky and atmospheric characterization instruments which provides overlapping, continuous, live real-time, high resolution monitoring of the sky and atmospheric conditions Pertuis, France Operational
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Talent graph

Leaf Space's talent

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Team profiled 16 named & role-tagged
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Key operators 5 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
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Investors

12 investors on Leaf Space's cap table

Sourced from Dealroom's funding and investor records.

Seed 2 investors entered at this stage
European Innovation Council
European Union
Series A 9 investors entered at this stage
Polihub
RedSeed Ventures
Como Venture
Key Capital
Whysol Investments
Primo Capital
CDP Venture Capital
NEVA SGR
Simest
Series B+ 1 investor entered at this stage
European Investment Bank

Global footprint

Where Leaf Space has talent and traffic

Workforce by country
10 countries with
team presence
🇮🇹 Italy75.9%
🇺🇸 United States5.6%
🇩🇪 Germany3.7%
🇦🇷 Argentina1.9%
🇿🇦 South Africa1.9%
Top 5 of 10 shown

In the news

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Market sentiment

What the market is saying about Leaf Space

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