Marble Imaging raises €6M seed extension for Earth observation constellation
The German satellite startup will use the capital to scale its planned 30-satellite fleet, targeting its first orbital mission in early 2027.
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Marble Imaging, a Bremen-based satellite data startup, has raised €6 million (about $6.7 million) in a seed extension round led by Cherry Ventures [0]. Existing backer High-Tech Gründerfonds also took part in the round [1].
Founded in August 2023, the German aerospace startup develops Earth observation systems that combine very-high-resolution satellite hardware with analytics for intelligence and commercial clients [1]. The company previously raised €5.3 million in an initial seed tranche led by High-Tech Gründerfonds [1].
The new capital will accelerate manufacturing and deployment of the company's orbital fleet, targeting an initial launch in early 2027 [1]. Marble Imaging aims to deploy 30 satellites by 2030, according to its announcement [1]. Robert Hook, CEO and co-founder of Marble Imaging, noted that "to make better decisions, data access must be immediate and actionable" [1].
Questions and answers
How much did Marble Imaging raise?
Marble Imaging secured €6 million (about $6.7 million) in seed extension funding on Nov. 9, 2026.
Who led the investment round?
Cherry Ventures led the financing, with participation from prior seed lead High-Tech Gründerfonds.
When is the company's first satellite scheduled to launch?
The team plans to place its first satellite into orbit in early 2027, heading toward an operational fleet of 30 spacecraft by 2030.
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Sources
- 1.Satellite sovereignty takes centre stage as Marble Imaging raises €6M — Tech.eu, Nov 9, 2026
- 2.Exclusive: Marble Imaging lands €6M from Cherry to scale Europe’s sovereign satellite imagery — Tech Funding News, Nov 9, 2026
