Private space investment declined in 2022 amid global economic downturn
Following a record year in 2021, private investment in the space sector declined by 58% to $20.1 billion in 2022, the lowest annual total since 2015, according to a new Space Investment Quarterly report from the firm Space Capital. The report cited several factors for the pullback, including an
Following a record year in 2021, private investment in the space sector declined by 58% to $20.1 billion in 2022, the lowest annual total since 2015, according to a new Space Investment Quarterly report from the firm Space Capital.
The report cited several factors for the pullback, including an inflationary environment, a challenging investment environment, and a continued economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
While early-stage investments proved to be resilient, decreasing only 4% YoY with over 277 deals closed, the large decline came in late- and growth-stage companies.
SpaceX maintained its strong momentum, raising $2.0 billion in 2022, setting the company's second-highest annual fundraising record, after raising $2.6 billion in 2020.
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