CerraCap Ventures has announced its investment in Space Kinetic Corp., a New Mexico-based startup focused on space defense technologies, marking a significant step in advancing national security capabilities.

This investment underscores CerraCap's disciplined approach and commitment to supporting innovative companies in New Mexico, with Space Kinetic being its fifth portfolio company from the region.

The funding is part of a broader effort to develop scalable space security architectures crucial for national defense, with Space Kinetic positioned as a promising player in the multi-billion-dollar space superiority and missile defense markets.

Key supporters, including Los Alamos National Laboratory, have helped accelerate Space Kinetic's development through collaboration and deep tech expertise.

Company executives emphasize the importance of developing robust space architectures for U.S. national security and highlight collaboration as vital for technological and market advancements.

Founded in 2022 by Scott Ziegler and Ryan Sullivan, Space Kinetic aims to revolutionize space operations with advanced electromechanical payload deployment technology that does not require propellant, enabling high-velocity deployment of smaller payloads from satellites.

The company's innovative technology originated from a garage prototype and was supported by the New Mexico Lab-Embedded Entrepreneur Program, establishing it as a leader in deep tech innovation.