investor forum

TUESDAY 11 MARCH

11:00 – 15:30   |   North Gallery Meeting Room 14

11:00 – 13:00 PITCH SESSION

Unlocking Space for Investment 

We’re bringing the investment community together at Space-Comm London, at ExCeL London on 11 March 2025 to explore the future of SpaceTech, innovation, and investment opportunities.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the next frontier in space investment!

13:00 – 14:00 Networking Lunch

14:00 – 14:20 Keynote Address:
SpaceTech Investment: From Science Fiction to Science Fact
Rob Desborough, General Partner at Seraphim and Chair of the Seraphim Space Accelerator

In this presentation, Rob Desborough will guide the audience through the evolution of SpaceTech investment, from science fiction to thriving global markets. Drawing from his experience at Seraphim, Rob will explore the latest investment trends, highlight emerging opportunities, and discuss key growth drivers in the sector. He will also dive into the Seraphim Space Index and share insights on the changing venture capital landscape, offering a glimpse into what investors can expect in the coming years. This session provides a forward-looking view of SpaceTech, combining data insights with a vision for space’s role in driving economic and technological innovation.

14:20 – 15:05: Panel discussion
SpaceTech at the Edge: Founders, Investors, Trends, and the Future of Innovation in Space

Join industry leaders for an engaging conversation on the emerging trends that are shaping the future of SpaceTech. In this panel, visionary CEOs of rapidly growing SpaceTech startups will discuss groundbreaking innovations, share their journeys in securing funding, and offer insights into the future of the space economy. Investors will provide their perspectives on where they are focusing their investments and why, highlighting the key opportunities within the sector. From cutting-edge technologies to the complexities of fundraising, this session will explore how the next generation of SpaceTech is evolving and how collaboration between founders and investors is fuelling the future of the SpaceTech industry.

Moderator:

Will Whitehorn, Chair Space-Comm Expo & Chair, Seraphim Space Investment Trust PLC

Panel:

• Shruti Iyengar, Investment Manager, Future Planet Capital

• Joshua Western, CEO and Co-Founder, Space Forge

• Clayton Williams, Managing Director, IQT Capital

• Dr. Katie King, CEO & Founder of BioOrbit