What it sells
SmartIR develops graphene-based smart optics: an active electrochromic radiator for satellite thermal control, adaptive thermal tiles for defence stealth, and the Orca compact vector spectrometer.
Business model breakdown
Economics: what it saves and how it charges
Claims its radiator reduces satellite power consumption by 20-40% and mass by 10%.
Funding history and coverage
| Round date | Stage | Amount | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-09 | Seed | £500K | — | news.google.com |
Profiles summarize public reporting and company websites. Business-model notes are MaxBC's reading of that material, not confirmed facts; unknowns are left blank rather than guessed. Updated 2026-10-17.