Finnish satellite startup Iceye has raised €200m in new funding led by mega US investor General Catalyst, bringing its total valuation to €2.4bn, the company announced Friday.
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December 5, 2025
Satellite startup Iceye hits €2.4bn valuation as it zeroes in on defence
Finnish startup working with defence primes and governments in countries like Finland and the Netherlands
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