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MEIF II Equity - East and South East Midlands

‘Space defence’ start-up raises £2m for satellite launch

22nd January, 2026

Shield Space, a UK defence tech start-up developing systems to protect satellites from signal jamming or attack,...

Graeme Ritchie and Dan Molland of Shield Space

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MEIF II Equity - East and South East Midlands | 22nd January, 2026
‘Space defence’ start-up raises £2m for satellite launch
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All funds | 3rd December, 2025
Mercia’s FY26 interim results presentation
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