Genesis Space Flight Laboratories secures €300,000 in pre-seed funding from Fil Rouge Capital for the development of its European reentry spacecraft, GEN.

Jul 22, 2025•13 days ago

Amount Raised

€300,000

Round Type

Pre-Seed

ČakovecAerospace

Investors

Fil Rouge Capital

Description

Genesis Space Flight Laboratories has secured a €300,000 pre-seed investment from Fil Rouge Capital to kickstart development of GEN, a European reentry spacecraft. The funding will support the in-house development of GEN’s reentry capsule and service module. Led by experts with over a decade of experience, Genesis aims to lower barriers to space-based research. The GEN spacecraft will facilitate cost-effective microgravity research, operating autonomously for vital experiments.

Company Information

Company

Genesis Space Flight Laboratories

Location

Čakovec, Međimurje County, Croatia

About

Genesis Space Flight Laboratories is a Croatian startup focused on developing the GEN spacecraft, designed for frequent and retrievable microgravity research missions. Led by an experienced team, they aim to lower the barriers to space-based life sciences by offering a cost-effective alternative to traditional orbital platforms. The company previously coordinated the MayaSat-1 mission, showcasing their expertise in payload integration and space research.

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