Tech Company Financing Transactions

Shield Space Funding Round

Mercia Ventures, Midlands Engine Investment Fund and P3A Ventures invested in a $2.7 million funding round for Shield Space. The round was announced on 1/22/2026.

Transaction Overview

Company Name
Announced On
1/22/2026
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$2,710,100
Round
Undisclosed
Investors

Mercia Ventures (Lead Investor)

Midlands Engine Investment Fund (Lead Investor)

P3A Ventures (Lead Investor)

ROI Ventures (Lead Investor)

Twin Path Ventures (Lead Investor)

Proceeds Purpose
The company intends to use the funds to move into new premises in Lincoln, create five new jobs and launch its first test flight in early 2027.

Company Information

Company Status
Private & Independent
Industry
Defense
Mailing Address
Alumina Court, Tritton Road
Lincoln, LN6 7QY
UK
Phone
Undisclosed
Email Address
Overview
Shield Space is a UK defence technology company focused on developing space control and counterspace capabilities for allied defence customers. We design and deliver systems intended for military and commercial users to protect the space infrastructure that we all depend on.
Profile
Shield Space LinkedIn Company Profile
Social Media
Shield Space Company Twitter Account
Company News
Shield Space News
Facebook
Shield Space on Facebook
YouTube
Shield Space on YouTube

Management Team

Title
Name
Email & Social
Chairman
Hugh Griffiths
  Hugh Griffiths LinkedIn Profile  Hugh Griffiths Twitter Account  Hugh Griffiths News  Hugh Griffiths on Facebook
Chief Executive Officer
Graeme Ritchie
  Graeme Ritchie LinkedIn Profile  Graeme Ritchie Twitter Account  Graeme Ritchie News  Graeme Ritchie on Facebook
Chief Technical Officer
Dan Molland
  Dan Molland LinkedIn Profile  Dan Molland Twitter Account  Dan Molland News  Dan Molland on Facebook


 

 

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