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Planet Ventures invests in General Astronautics for space robotics

Planet Ventures Makes Strategic Investment in General Astronautics - Accelerating the Future of Space Robotics and Microgravity Innovation Image: Primary
Planet Ventures Inc. invested $100,000 in General Astronautics at a $40 million post-money valuation. The investment targets the space robotics company selected for the Winter 2026 batch of Y Combinator. General Astronautics develops autonomous robotic systems to operate in microgravity environments. The systems automate laboratory workflows such as pipetting, sample preparation, plate handling, and reagent mixing. The company was founded in 2025 by robotics and aerospace engineers with experience from institutions including Caltech. It participates in NVIDIA's Inception Program as well as Y Combinator 2026. Etienne Moshevich, CEO of Planet Ventures, said the investment supports founders building technologies that redefine the frontier of research and manufacturing. Planet Ventures is an investment issuer focused on disruptive companies in high-growth industries.
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