
AIKO is the first European company to deploy deep learning algorithms in orbit, specializing in autonomous decision-making, payload management, failure detection, and mission planning for the space industry. Their business model focuses on AI-powered software solutions that optimize space missions, delivering over 50% efficiency gains. Key products include orbital_OLIVER for autonomous satellite operations, gifted_GENE for predictive maintenance and real-time analysis, clear_CHARLES and clear_CHLOE for autonomous onboard data processing of passive and active payloads respectively, and dynamic_DANA for autonomous onboard maneuvering and in-orbit servicing. AIKO has a strong R&D core, a team of over 40 professionals, and has raised over €6 million to scale growth in Europe and the USA, positioning itself as a leading company in upstream space applications.

AIKO is the first European company to deploy deep learning algorithms in orbit, specializing in autonomous decision-making, payload management, failure detection, and mission planning for the space industry. Their business model focuses on AI-powered software solutions that optimize space missions, delivering over 50% efficiency gains. Key products include orbital_OLIVER for autonomous satellite operations, gifted_GENE for predictive maintenance and real-time analysis, clear_CHARLES and clear_CHLOE for autonomous onboard data processing of passive and active payloads respectively, and dynamic_DANA for autonomous onboard maneuvering and in-orbit servicing. AIKO has a strong R&D core, a team of over 40 professionals, and has raised over €6 million to scale growth in Europe and the USA, positioning itself as a leading company in upstream space applications.
What they do: AI-powered autonomy software for satellites and space operations
Founded: 2017
Employees: 74
Funding (reported): ≈ €6.5–7M (Series A activity in 2024)
Flagship products: orbital_OLIVER, gifted_GENE, clear_CHARLES/CHLOE, dynamic_DANA
Autonomy, payload processing, predictive maintenance, and mission planning for small satellites and space operations.
2017
Defense and Space Manufacturing
€3.5M
Series A announced to accelerate growth in Europe and the USA
€0.52M
Reported tranche increasing Series A/total disclosed funding
“Club degli Investitori; Creative Destruction Lab (CDL); Deep Ocean Capital; Primo Capital; Simon Fiduciaria”
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