Ramon.Space
Raises $26M to Fuel the New Era of Space Computing
Infrastructure
June 28, 2023
Ramon.Space has raised $26M in funding from
Ingrasys, a subsidiary of Foxconn Technology Group and
the world's largest manufacturer of server and storage
platforms, and the Strategic Development Fund (SDF), an
Abu Dhabi-based strategic investment firm, with
additional participation from existing investors, Grove
Ventures, Deep Insight and UMC Capital. The investment
from Ingrasys follows the recently announced strategic
agreement to manufacture Ramon.Space’s computing
products globally. The newly secured funding will enable
Ramon.Space to grow the organization and continue to
commercialize its space-resilient computing platform,
reach new markets, and solidify its global presence in
response to the surge in demand for advanced computing
solutions in space.
Ramon.Space has developed and deployed its
SW-based computing technology to store, process and
analyze large amounts of data in orbit. By equipping
satellites with powerful computers that have advanced
storage, computing, and connectivity capabilities,
Ramon.Space solutions enable data-driven applications
and services in space, unlocking new business
opportunities and driving growth in the space economy.
The company leverages its in-house radiation-hardened
technology to support reliable, future-proof missions.
The Ramon.Space computing platform includes a set of
products targeting storage, processing, and
communication solutions, namely NuStream, NuPod and
NuBox.
“Space-grade computing solutions have become an
essential foundation for the evolution of the space
economy. The demand from satellite manufacturers,
operators and service providers for such solutions is
growing, driven by new business models and a goal to
maintain agility of services in orbit. This new
investment will allow Ramon.Space to scale its
organization to meet market needs,” said Avi Shabtai,
CEO of Ramon.Space. “We are honored to receive a vote of
confidence from global leaders as we continue to
increase our reach of enabling data-driven insights from
space.”
"As the world leader in cloud and enterprise
computing manufacturing on the Earth, it’s a natural
step to expand into computing infrastructure in space
and we are truly excited to be part of the space
industry," said Benjamin Ting, CEO, Ingrasys. "Space
computing is the foundation to leverage the infinite
potential of space and we recognized that investing and
partnering to manufacture Ramon.Space products was the
perfect strategic move as they are the leader in this
field.”
"The trends and forecasts within the industry
clearly indicate that advanced computing infrastructure
is crucial for the future of space," stated Mohamed
Musabah Al Mazrouei, Director of Investments and
Portfolio Management at SDF. "Our decision to invest in
Ramon.Space is in perfect alignment with our strategic
mandate, which emphasizes a focus on the space sector
through Private Equity and Venture Capital. This venture
capital investment not only enhances our portfolio, but
also opens up potential avenues to seek synergies and
foster partnerships, both within the UAE and globally."
Ramon.Space's computing solutions have
generated rapid growth and earned the interest of
customers in both the commercial and defense sectors.
The company's technology enables a wide range of
applications in different space sectors - from satellite
communications and remote sensing to autonomous robotics
spacecraft and space exploration.
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