The State of Venture Capital, Private Equity, M&A for Space Startup Ecosystem
Navigating today’s funding stack is critical to the long-term success of any space industry startup and venture capital is a central pillar in the growth strategy for the majority of expanding companies. VC support can help fuel new ideas, emerging technologies, and revolutionary innovations. It also plays a pivotal role in driving economic growth.
2023 venture capital fundraising will be a challenge, but this year also provides an opportunity to explore other funding options as well as to build and foster relationships so that when markets return, teams are ready to engage with all funders.
This talk invites attendees to hear directly from key investors in spacetech who hail from different corners of the funding world. They will share their perspectives on upcoming industry and funding trends, perspectives on 2023’s capital stack evolution, and more.
What to expect:
- Analysis on upcoming trends and why they matter
- Perspectives on 2023’s capital stack evolution
- Industry forces to watch
- Insights on the most impactful companies today
Moderated by:
Ellen Chang, Vice President Ventures BMNT and head of H4XLabs
Panelists:
Gareth Keane, Partner, Promus Ventures
Lewis Jones, Investor, Seraphim
Karl Schmidt, Managing Partner, Kipps DeSanto
John Richmond, Lockheed Martin Ventures
Presented by:
Hyperspace Challenge and Wharton Aerospace Ventures in partnership with BMNT/H4XLabs