Sophia Space
[PRIVATE]HQ: Pasadena, California · Est. 2023 · 1 model registered
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Sophia Space: 1 model, $10.0M raised. 1 source back the record.
Ownership
PRIVATE
Capital / Funding
$10M
Headquarters
Pasadena, California
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Pioneer in Modular, solar-powered, passively cooled, AI-optimized orbital computing technology. Founded in 2023 by former NASA/JPL Fellow Dr. Leon Alkalai (CTO) and Rob DeMillo (CEO). Building TILE orbital computing platform for in-space data centers. Born out of Mandala Space Ventures, leveraging IP from a USD 100M solar power beaming grant. Total funding USD 13.5M including USD 10M seed round in Feb 2026.
Broad public reach with 12.0M video views. Limited public funding data for capital position assessment.
Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Sophia Space.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
CTO & Founder
CEO & Co-founder
Founding Team
sole · founded 2023-01-01
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
FAQ
What is Sophia Space?
Pioneer in Modular, solar-powered, passively cooled, AI-optimized orbital computing technology. Founded in 2023 by former NASA/JPL Fellow Dr. Leon Alkalai (CTO) and Rob DeMillo (CEO). Building TILE orbital computing platform for in-space data centers. Born out of Mandala Space Ventures, leveraging IP from a USD 100M solar power beaming grant. Total funding USD 13.5M including USD 10M seed round in Feb 2026.
What does Sophia Space make?
Sophia Space has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: TILE Orbital Computing Platform (Sophia Space builds physical robots).
Is Sophia Space publicly traded?
No. Sophia Space is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with Sophia Space?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Sophia Space building in the same form factors include Impulse Space, AstroForge, Astrobotic Technology, China National Space Administration.
Who is the CEO of Sophia Space?
Rob DeMillo is the ceo of Sophia Space, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Sophia Space?
Sophia Space is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today. It has raised $10M in disclosed funding.
Where is Sophia Space headquartered?
Sophia Space is headquartered in Pasadena, California, USA.
How much funding has Sophia Space raised?
Sophia Space has raised approximately $10M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Who owns Sophia Space?
Sophia Space is privately held and venture-backed ($10M raised); ownership sits with its founders and private investors.
Where does Sophia Space operate robots?
Sophia Space is a robot manufacturer and does not directly operate deployments on the DEPLOY registry. Its products are deployed by customer operators; see the company page for the verified deployment record.
Is Sophia Space a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Sophia Space ranks in roughly the top 22% of companies tracked by the registry.
Is Sophia Space safe?
Sophia Space has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.