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Finland's ICEYE closes EUR 150 million Series E at EUR 2.4 billion valuation

Finland's ICEYE closed a EUR 150 million Series E plus a EUR 50 million secondary sale, led by General Catalyst with Bpifrance and Finnish state investors joining. CEO Rafal Modrzewski said it gives Europe "greater control over their own space-based intelligence".

Verified Editor-read ICEYE press release, 5 December 2025

What it does not test. Does not establish how much of the capital funds European versus non-European production or launches.

How this item counts. This item is dated before the index starts on 1 January 2026, so it does not count in the European Sovereignty Index.

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