Stellar Ventures

Stellar Ventures is a women-led venture capital firm based in Los Altos, California, founded in 2022. The firm focuses on investing in early-stage companies within the space technology sector, aiming to support innovative ventures that contribute to advancements in this field. By prioritizing female leadership and perspectives, Stellar Ventures seeks to create a more inclusive investment landscape while fostering the growth of pioneering space-related technologies.

Matt Patterson

Managing Director

Past deals in Drones

Esper Satellite Imagery

Seed Round in 2025
Esper Satellite Imagery is focused on developing a constellation of hyperspectral imaging satellites designed to capture detailed imagery across more than 100 spectral bands with a ground sampling distance of 1 meter. The company's modular microsatellites are engineered to provide high-resolution hyperspectral images that can be utilized in various sectors, including agriculture and mining. By measuring minute features of the Earth, these satellites can assess water quality, monitor plant health, and identify underground mineral deposits. Additionally, they facilitate tracking changes in the environment, offering clients crucial data for improving efficiency and addressing challenges related to climate change.

Darkhive

Series A in 2024
Darkhive develops advanced autonomous drone systems aimed at enhancing situational awareness for military and law enforcement professionals in the United States and allied nations. The company provides a core software suite designed to enable seamless interaction between drones and various robotic platforms, allowing them to collaboratively assess environments and make informed decisions. In addition to its software, Darkhive offers a compact, palm-sized autonomous drone that showcases the capabilities of its technology. This integration facilitates the development of human-machine teams, optimizing existing military equipment for improved operational effectiveness in diverse scenarios.

Esper Satellite Imagery

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Esper Satellite Imagery is focused on developing a constellation of hyperspectral imaging satellites designed to capture detailed imagery across more than 100 spectral bands with a ground sampling distance of 1 meter. The company's modular microsatellites are engineered to provide high-resolution hyperspectral images that can be utilized in various sectors, including agriculture and mining. By measuring minute features of the Earth, these satellites can assess water quality, monitor plant health, and identify underground mineral deposits. Additionally, they facilitate tracking changes in the environment, offering clients crucial data for improving efficiency and addressing challenges related to climate change.

Darkhive

Seed Round in 2023
Darkhive develops advanced autonomous drone systems aimed at enhancing situational awareness for military and law enforcement professionals in the United States and allied nations. The company provides a core software suite designed to enable seamless interaction between drones and various robotic platforms, allowing them to collaboratively assess environments and make informed decisions. In addition to its software, Darkhive offers a compact, palm-sized autonomous drone that showcases the capabilities of its technology. This integration facilitates the development of human-machine teams, optimizing existing military equipment for improved operational effectiveness in diverse scenarios.

Xona Space Systems

Venture Round in 2022
Xona Space Systems, Inc. specializes in developing and manufacturing position, navigation, and timing (PNT) satellite solutions. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company is focused on creating a constellation of low-cost, low-Earth orbiting satellites designed to enhance navigation for various applications, including autonomous vehicles, unmanned aerial vehicles, and mobile robotics. Their flagship product, the Xona Pulsar, delivers high-power signals from low Earth orbit, ensuring secure and accurate navigation and timing services. This innovative approach aims to meet the demands of smart transportation and smart infrastructure, providing the resilience and precision necessary for modern intelligent systems to operate safely and efficiently at scale.
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