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Gama Raises €15M Seed to Boost Europe’s Solar Array Supply Chain

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French startup Gama secured a €15M seed round to establish a high-volume solar array production facility in France, aiming to deliver 100 MW annually. The company, originally founded for solar-sail technology, shifted focus to solving satellite solar array supply chain issues by using software to optimize array pointing and reduce mass. The first demonstration units, called Wings, are expected to roll off production next year, with the company targeting $10 per watt. This funding supports Gama's partnership with Eclipse Space and signals growing European confidence in space startups.

Key points

• Gama secured a €15M seed round from European and US VCs including Transition Ventures, Planet A, Draper Associates, and Manta Ray.
• The company plans to hire approximately 60 employees in engineering roles across mechanical, electrical, and software divisions.

Context

Gama, a French startup, announced a €15M seed round to boost Europe's solar array supply chain. The company initially developed solar-sail technology but pivoted to satellite solar arrays to address supply chain bottlenecks. Gama signed a partnership with Eclipse Space to supply arrays for their satellite platforms.

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Evidence is limited to the article's claims about funding amounts, employee counts, and partnership details. The article does not provide specific dates for the first Wing units, exact production timelines beyond 'next year,' or confirmed customer lists. The article was updated to clarify software functionality, but the original text did not specify the software's exact technical implementation details.

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