Investing in the
Frontier
Backing operator-led companies building critical infrastructure for LEO and Beyond LEO economies across Five Eyes nations.
The New Space Economy
HUMANUS.VC invests in formation-stage companies developing technologies fundamental to the emerging orbital economy and cislunar infrastructure.
Our focus is on operator-led teams solving hard technical problems in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) systems and Beyond LEO capabilities, with strategic deployment across Five Eyes allied nations.
Formation Stage
Investing at the earliest stages when technical risk is highest but potential is transformative
Operator-Led
Backing founders with deep domain expertise in aerospace, defense, and frontier technologies
Five Eyes Focus
Strategic deployment across Canada, USA, UK, Australia, and New Zealand for allied technology development
LEO & Beyond LEO Infrastructure
We invest across two critical orbital domains: Low Earth Orbit (LEO) commercial and defense infrastructure, and Beyond LEO systems enabling cislunar operations and deep space capabilities.
Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
Orbital Debris Mitigation
Active debris removal, collision avoidance systems, and space traffic management technologies
Constellation Data & Broadband
Satellite communication networks, data relay systems, and global connectivity infrastructure
Servicing & Logistics
On-orbit servicing, satellite life extension, refueling systems, and orbital transfer capabilities
Maritime Defense of LEO Commerce
Space domain awareness, protection of commercial assets, and sovereign orbital infrastructure
Space-Based Power & Climate Solutions
Solar power generation, energy transmission systems, and Earth observation for climate monitoring
AI/ML for Autonomous Operations
Spacecraft autonomy, predictive maintenance, mission planning, and orbital optimization
Launch Innovations & Cost Reduction
Novel launch systems, reusability technologies, and propulsion advancements
On-Orbit Compute & Data Reduction
Edge computing in space, data processing systems, and bandwidth optimization
Beyond LEO
Cis-Lunar Logistics
Lunar orbit infrastructure, cislunar transportation systems, and Gateway support technologies
Asteroid Surveillance & Mapping
Near-Earth object detection, characterization systems, and resource prospecting
Jovian System Development
Outer planet exploration systems, icy moon investigation, and deep space capabilities
Solar Cell Tech Improvements
High-efficiency photovoltaics, radiation-resistant systems, and deep space power generation
Nuclear Power & Propulsion
Space nuclear reactors, radioisotope systems, and advanced propulsion technologies
Radiation Protection
Shielding materials, dosimetry systems, and crew protection for deep space missions
Human Life Support Systems
Environmental control, closed-loop life support, and long-duration habitat technologies
Operator-Led Investing
Tony Stark
Experienced operator with deep expertise in scaling technology companies. First employee at multiple companies that achieved $100M+ revenue. Leads Carvalho Capital family office and provides fractional COO services to high-growth ventures. Extensive network across aerospace, defense, and venture capital ecosystems.
Jeff Thornburg
Former SpaceX executive and CEO of Portal Space Systems. Deep domain expertise in aerospace operations, space logistics, and orbital infrastructure. Brings extensive network across the space technology ecosystem and operational experience in formation-stage space companies.
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