Novo Space
Physical AI
Modular SpaceVPX computers, boards and FPGA IP that let satellite builders reuse qualified electronics.
Novo Space builds modular, rad-tolerant space electronics so satellite teams can configure rather than redesign computers per mission. The offering includes tailored SpaceVPX subsystems (interfaces, protocols, memory, processors, OS), electronic boards (SBCs, mass memory, GPUs and other SpaceVPX components) and rad-tolerant FPGA IP cores (SpaceWire, SpaceFibre, Ethernet/TCP/IP, CCSDS, NAND controllers, FPUs). The company emphasizes no shared buses, full cross-strapping, open standards (VITA SpaceVPX) and plug-and-play drivers across operating systems. Partners shown on the site include Ansys, NVIDIA, Microchip and VITA. Investor Draper Cygnus says first space heritage was achieved in 2024. Founded by Rodrigo Diez and Facundo Jorge; LinkedIn/company bios place the start around 2019, with HQ in El Segundo.
Research mapping
Physical AI / Connectivity, RF & Positioning (L6) / A
Evidence boundary
Original analysis and independent corroboration remain under development. Commercial scale and durable technical advantage remain under review.
What makes it defensible
Qualified, modular SpaceVPX computing — the reusable high-performance electronics layer satellite missions otherwise custom-design from scratch.
Position in the stack: Component supplier of space-grade computers and IP under satellite primes and NewSpace operators. Hard to copy because rad-tolerant design, open-standard SpaceVPX compliance and flight heritage have to coexist.
Who buys it
Founding team
Rodrigo Diez — CEO and Founder — Seasoned space engineer; investor materials cite 15+ years on defense and commercial satellites; co-founded Novo Space to build reusable modular space computers
Facundo Jorge — CTO and Founder — Co-founder; investor materials say he previously led development of a $200 million satellite platform; listed on the Novo Space about page as CTO
SourceFinancing detail
- Last round
- Series A
Investors: TGBP; Thales Alenia; Leonardo DRS; AST; Mitsubishi
Mapped funds and investors
Direct relationships supported by published evidence.
Reported holdings as-of
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Disclosed investment history
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Showing up to four relationships in each group. ETF weights describe the fund’s portfolio, not ownership of this company. Private investment history does not establish current ownership.
Evidence & media
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Startup Spotlight: Novo Space builds modular computers for satellite constellations
What this source supports: Novo Space builds plug-and-play SpaceVPX satellite computers to cut multi-year custom spacecraft-computing cycles; founded by Rodrigo Diez and Facundo Jorge
What it does not establish: Startup-spotlight format; does not verify the $20M Series A, valuation, or revenue figures
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Draper Cygnus: From the South to Space - Novo Space and orbital computing
What this source supports: Investor thesis describing Novo Space's modularization of orbital computing and reuse advantage
What it does not establish: Investor-authored and promotional; not independent verification of traction
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Novo Space funding history and investors
What this source supports: Tracxn profile of Novo Space funding history and investor set
What it does not establish: Aggregator; figures not company-confirmed
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