Caelum provides sale-leaseback facilities and finance leases for satellites and ground stations. Backed by a deep network of funding partners, we handle the financing — you focus on the mission.
Caelum was founded to bridge the gap between space infrastructure operators and institutional capital. The commercial space sector has outgrown grant funding and venture equity — it needs the same asset-backed financing structures that scaled aviation, shipping, and telecoms.
Our team brings deep experience in structured finance, asset-backed lending, and the commercial space sector. We work with operators, manufacturers, and funding partners to deliver financing solutions that preserve equity, protect balance sheets, and keep missions on track.
You have a satellite or ground station that needs financing. We start with a conversation about the asset, the operator, and the revenue contract.
Our team designs a bespoke financing structure — sale-leaseback or finance lease — tailored to your asset and contract profile. We handle the structuring and documentation.
We draw on a broad network of established funding partners to bring capital into the deal. You receive funding without diluting your equity.
Our relationship doesn't end at closing. Caelum works alongside operators through the life of the lease — supporting refinancing, portfolio growth, and future asset additions as your business scales.
Leases keep assets off your balance sheet, improving debt-to-equity ratios and preserving borrowing capacity for growth.
Financing sits at the asset level, not on your balance sheet. Your cap table stays clean — no new investors, no board seats, no valuation pressure.
Lease terms aligned to technology cycles mean you're never locked into obsolescent hardware. Upgrade when the next generation is ready.
Sale-leaseback lets you monetise assets already in orbit or on the ground, freeing cash to fund the next phase of your roadmap.
Finance leases and sale-leaseback facilities for GEO satellites. We finance individual spacecraft or full constellation deployments with at least six months of operational history, with structures tailored to your orbital economics and contract profile. Ideal for commercial operators with government or commercial capacity contracts.
Learn More →Sale-leaseback and finance lease facilities for ground stations, TT&C facilities, gateway earth stations, and teleport infrastructure. Ground assets are often the most straightforward starting point for space asset financing.
Learn More →Caelum maintains relationships with a broad base of funding partners across multiple geographies and asset classes. From $10M single-asset facilities to $500M+ portfolio financing, we match the right capital to the right deal.
Learn More →We help manufacturers offer their satellites and infrastructure on flexible lease terms, enabling end-users to access space capability without the capital outlay of direct ownership. A proven model for scaling adoption across commercial and government customers.
Learn More →GEO constellation operators and single-satellite missions.
Teleport operators, TT&C providers, and gateway earth station operators.
Data centres, in-orbit servicing, and debris removal operators.
National space agencies and civil government programmes with commercial space assets.
An illustrative example of how Caelum structures a typical satellite financing.
An operator has procured a next-generation GEO communications satellite backed by long-term capacity contracts. Caelum acquires the asset and leases it back to the operator under a 10-year finance lease, unlocking the capital tied up in the spacecraft. The operator recycles proceeds into future missions — preserving balance sheet flexibility and avoiding equity dilution.
Illustrative example. Actual terms vary by asset, operator, and contract profile.
GEO satellites, ground stations, TT&C facilities, gateway earth stations, and associated space infrastructure. We focus on operational, revenue-generating assets with at least six months of service history and contracted cash flows.
You sell your existing space asset to a Caelum entity, then immediately lease it back under a long-term lease. You receive upfront capital while retaining full operational control of the asset. At the end of the lease, you typically have a purchase option.
Our target is term sheet within 90 days of initial engagement. Standardised documentation and an established network of funding partners enable us to move significantly faster than traditional project finance timelines.
From $10M single-asset facilities to $500M+ portfolio financings. We are flexible on structure and scale.
We focus on the asset and the revenue contract, not your P&L. If your space asset has a credible operator, a contracted revenue stream, and appropriate insurance, we can structure financing around it.
We operate internationally, with a team drawn from the aviation leasing and aerospace finance industries. Our structuring expertise spans multiple jurisdictions and tax treaty networks.