Spire
UKWho owns Spire?
Spire is a British Aerospace & Defence company, now owned by Public market, which acquired it in 2025 from Seraphim Space.
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Key facts
- ·Fully exited in 2025 to Public market.
- ·Best return: 0.3x MOIC by Seraphim Space (2025 exit).
Ownership history
2 ownership periods
Seraphim Space sold Spire Global to Public market in 2025 after 4 years.
Francisco Partners took Spire public via IPO in 2021.
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Who owns Spire?
Spire is now owned by Public market, which acquired it in 2025 from Seraphim Space.
When did Public market acquire Spire?
Public market acquired Spire in 2025, buying from Seraphim Space.
Who did Spire sell to?
Seraphim Space sold Spire to Public market in 2025 (Secondary), 0.3x return. Francisco Partners sold Spire to Seraphim Space in 2021 (IPO).
Who has owned Spire over time?
Spire has been through 2 private-equity ownership periods: Seraphim Space · via Seraphim Space Investment Trust · 2021–2025 · sold to Public market · (Secondary) · 0.3x; Francisco Partners · via Francisco Partners V, L.P. · sold to Seraphim Space · (IPO).