Hostplus is an Australian superannuation (pension) fund primarily serving the hospitality, tourism, recreation, and sports industries. However, it has evolved to become the lifetime fund of choice for all Australians. While not a space company, Hostplus invests in the space industry through venture capital funds, including investments in companies like Fleet Space Technologies and Gilmour Space Technologies. These investments support the development of sovereign space capabilities, including rocket and satellite production and launch services.
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IQ Capital, Swisscom Ventures, Bloc Ventures, Hostplus, and Parkwalk Advisors participated in AccelerComm's June 2025 Series B funding round.
Forge Photonics has attracted investment from IP Group and Hostplus.
Gilmour Space raised a $45 million (U.S.) Series E round in January 2026 led by Australia’s National Reconstruction Fund and superannuation investor Hostplus.
The Series E funding round for Gilmour Space was jointly led by the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation and superannuation fund Hostplus with participation from Future Fund, Blackbird, Funds SA, HESTA, NGS Super, Main Sequence, QIC, and Brighter Super.
Sam Sicilia is the Chief Investment Officer of Hostplus.
Hostplus views its investment in Gilmour Space as a way to generate long-term value for members while supporting advanced technology development in Australia.
Sam Sicilia is the Chief Investment Officer of Hostplus.
The Series E funding round for Gilmour Space was jointly led by the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation and Hostplus.
The $55,000,000 Series D funding round was led by Queensland Investment Corporation alongside Blackbird, Main Sequence, HostPlus, and HESTA.