SecFund invests in advanced composite manufacturer Arceon
Advanced composite manufacturer Arceon has secured investment from SecFund and Tenzing Alpha. The Delft-based company produces the carbon composite Carbeon for rocket and satellite systems. Carbeon enables space system manufacturers to enhance performance and shorten lead times.
Carbeon is lighter, stronger, and more resistant to extreme temperatures. Thanks to an innovative production process—where the material is created in a single step rather than multiple cycles—and Arceon’s unique silicon infiltration techniques, Carbeon can also be delivered faster. This allows manufacturers to accelerate development of next-generation space systems, such as hypersonic rockets and more efficient satellites.
“This investment enables Arceon to expand its production capacity and take the step towards commercial scale-up”, Rahul Shirke, CEO Arceon
International Space Station (ISS)
Founded in 2018 by a team with extensive experience in composites and space technology, Arceon’s material has undergone rigorous testing by leading research institutions and space organisations, including ESA, in extreme conditions such as missions to the International Space Station (ISS). The company is now transitioning from R&D to commercial scale-up.
“Arceon represents the cutting edge of material science, enabling new products in aerospace and defence. We are delighted to support them in scaling production and pursuing international ambitions”, Gerard van Swieten, partner Tenzing Alpha
Dual-use applications
SecFund focuses on dual-use companies—those developing products or services for both civilian and defence sectors. Carbeon is suitable for civil space applications as well as defence systems, including satellites, rockets, and hypersonic platforms. This versatility makes the technology strategically important for Europe. The investment in Arceon follows early-stage funding from UNIIQ.
"Arceon operates in a sector where performance and lead time make all the difference. We are investing because Carbeon represents a major leap forward for space and defence systems in the EU”, Max Straatman, Investment Manager InnovationQuarter
