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§ Private Profile · Torrance, CA, USA
Develops and operates maneuverable, resilient spacecraft for on-orbit security and national defense, protecting critical space infrastructure.
Founded in 2025 by former SpaceX engineer Mike Smayda, Fortastra is a Torrance, California-based aerospace company developing maneuverable, resilient spacecraft for on-orbit security and national defense. The startup builds intelligent spacecraft capable of remote sensing, autonomous operations, and handling third-party hardware to protect critical space infrastructure for the United States Space Force, intelligence communities, and commercial satellite operators. To advance spacecraft development and expand its engineering and testing capabilities, the firm raised $8 million in seed funding from venture capital investors including Upfront Ventures and Bloomberg Beta. Supporting this ongoing growth, the organization recently expanded its executive leadership team by hiring experienced industry veterans formerly from aerospace manufacturers like Relativity Space and Hermeus. Through these strategic investments, Fortastra aims to deliver essential orbital protection capabilities for the United States government and its international allies.
Fortastra has raised $8.0M across 1 funding round.
Fortastra has raised $8.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Fortastra has raised $8.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $8.0M Seed in December 2025.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2025 | $8M Seed | — | Beth Kroman, Mark Scianna, Generational Partners, Jacques Sisteron, Jamie Gull | Announced |
Fortastra has raised $8.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Fortastra's investors include Beth Kroman, Mark Scianna, Generational Partners, Jacques Sisteron, Jamie Gull.