Seven Grand Managers, an asset‑management firm that manages more than $1 billion in assets, announced a new investment in Starlab Space LLC on January 6 2026. Starlab is a joint venture in which Voyager Technologies holds a 67 % ownership stake, with the remaining shares held by Airbus, Mitsubishi Corporation, MDA Space, Palantir Technologies, and Space Applications Services. The capital infusion is intended to accelerate the development of Starlab’s AI‑enabled commercial space station and to help secure the commercial and government customers that will drive the station’s long‑term revenue stream.
Starlab’s platform is designed to replace the International Space Station after its decommissioning around 2030. The station will be launched on a single SpaceX Starship in 2028, with initial operational capability targeted for 2027. NASA has awarded the venture a $217.5 million grant through the Commercial LEO Destinations program, and the consortium has secured additional support from Northrop Grumman, The Ohio State University, and other partners. The investment from Seven Grand Managers adds fresh working capital to the project and signals growing institutional confidence in the emerging commercial‑space infrastructure market.
Voyager Technologies, which completed its IPO in June 2025 and raised $402.3 million, has been operating with a strong cash position and a current ratio of 4.92. The company reported Q2 2025 revenue of $46 million and an adjusted EPS loss of $0.60, while Q3 2025 net sales were $39.6 million. Voyager posted a net loss of $65.3 million in 2024. The new investment bolsters Voyager’s financial foundation for its most ambitious project and may ease future capital‑raising efforts for the next phase of Starlab’s development.
Management commentary underscores the strategic importance of the deal. Chris Fahy, founder and chief investment officer of Seven Grand Managers, said, “Commercial infrastructure in the post‑ISS era is not speculative, but tangible, bankable and poised for growth. Starlab’s world‑class management team and strategic partners unlock a huge opportunity.” Marshall Smith, CEO of Starlab, added, “This investment highlights a broader shift in the space economy. Capital is flowing toward platforms that demonstrate operational credibility and durable economics, positioning Starlab to become the next generation of commercial space stations.”
The investment reflects a broader trend of institutional capital flowing into space‑infrastructure ventures as the ISS approaches retirement. Blue Origin and Axiom Space are also developing commercial stations, but Starlab’s AI‑enabled design and strong partner network give it a competitive edge. By securing additional funding, Voyager and its partners can accelerate technology development, reduce time to market, and strengthen their position as a leading provider of long‑term orbital services.
In summary, Seven Grand Managers’ investment in Starlab Space represents a significant capital commitment that strengthens Voyager’s commercial‑space platform, enhances the consortium’s launch readiness, and signals robust investor confidence in the post‑ISS commercial‑space economy.
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