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Blackswan raises $2.9M in seed funding for satellite rendezvous technology.

PRIVATESep 30, 2026

Amount Raised

$2.9 Million

Round Type

Seed

Plaines WilhemsFinancial ServicesFinanceFintechLending

Description

Blackswan has secured $2.9 million in seed-stage funding to advance its satellite rendezvous technology. The company is developing solutions for orbital operations and satellite servicing. This funding will support the development and commercialization of Blackswan's core technology platform.

Company Information

Company

Black Swan

Location

Plaines Wilhems, Mauritius

About

Black Swan is a Mauritius-based fintech startup focused on creating a credit-intelligence platform. The company aims to make Africa bankable by converting fragmented consumer and MSME data into real-time affordability insights for lenders. Their solution helps banks and fintechs provide inclusive, data-driven credit to those traditionally excluded from formal finance. Black Swan was co-founded by Derick Kazimoto.

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