Outer Space Launches With $8M Pre-Seed to Build Solar Backyard Spaces

Mark Suster congratulates Jiake Liu on the launch of Outer Space, which raised $8 million in pre-seed funding led by Upfront Ventures and builds outdoor living spaces that generate and store solar energy.

Mark Suster @msuster ·Oct 6, 2026 ·♥ liked

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I can't believe I'm saying this, but I've known Jiake for nearly 20 years!

He's incredibly talented, driven & up for solving big problems. Just like many LA founders these days. Hardware meets energy meets living spaces.

Outer Space. In your backyard.

Jiake Liu @jiakeliu
Today we’re launching @outerspacesco with $8M in pre-seed funding led by @upfrontvc.

The future of residential energy might not be on your roof. It might be in your backyard.

We’re building beautiful outdoor spaces that generate solar power and store energy for your home.

No roof modifications. No batteries taking up garage space.

Just more living space that also powers your home.

We think this could become an entirely new category of residential energy.

Checkout what we’re building in this video and thread below.

Shoutout to @msuster @kevinyzhang at @upfrontvc, @willhsu at @mucker, @ge…

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