Seraphim Capital
London, UK · Invests in UK; Europe; North America; Global; US; MENA · Website
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Space has a unique role in addressing the world's most pressing problems and represents a $trillion investment opportunity. We back visionary entrepreneurs transforming science fiction into science fact using space technology and space-based data to solve challenges in sustainability, connectivity, and digitalization at global scale.
Likely not a fit for
Non-space applications; terrestrial software without space component; traditional finance/enterprise software unless space-enabled; consumer social/entertainment without space enabling; purely B2C applications not leveraging space technology
How they invest
- Lead or follow
- Leads or follows
- Typical decision
- ~2 months
- Warm intro
- Not required
- Involvement
- Takes a board seat
- Fund status
- Actively deploying
- Decision process
- Partnership vote
Partners & team
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ICEYE designs, builds, and operates a fleet of satellites that collect topographical data about any location on Earth, day or night, through any weather conditions. Their radar sensors deliver high-quality, reliable data products for various applications, including intelligence, military operations, and disaster response.
Leading the fast-growing market of space logistics, providing last-mile delivery of satellites, orbital transportation, mission control as a service, and space waste management services.
ALL.SPACE is revolutionizing communication with the world’s first fully capable multi-link terminal, connecting seamlessly and simultaneously to all satellite and cellular networks. They provide advanced satellite communication platforms designed for defense and government applications.
Hawkeye 360 is equipping defense, intelligence and national security leaders with mission-critical signals intelligence to enable faster, better decision making.
LeoLabs enables military space commands, civil government agencies, and commercial operators to confidently detect, track, characterize, and respond to threats in space. Our proliferated, multi-mission radar network, real-time orbital data catalog, and AI-powered analytics support secure, safe, and dynamic space operations.
SatVu captures the highest resolution thermal data from space for a safer and more sustainable Earth, utilizing high-frequency and commercially available thermal imagery.
Skylo Technologies delivers satellite connectivity using existing geostationary satellites for affordable and continuous coverage, enabling transformative impacts for businesses and governments.
Zeno Power develops nuclear batteries for sustainable power in space and remote areas, providing long-lasting power without maintenance.
Spire Global is a leading global provider of space-based data, analytics, and space services, offering access to unique datasets and powerful insights about Earth from the ultimate vantage point.
Pixxel is building a health monitor for the planet using advanced hyperspectral imaging satellites to track critical changes across land, oceans, and atmosphere.
Recent activity
- Jan 2025
Nu Quantum
Series A · Syndicate
- Jan 2025
Tomorrow.io
Series C · Syndicate
- Jan 2025
Pixxel
Growth · Syndicate
- Jan 2025
D-Orbit
Series D · Portfolio
- Dec 2024
ICEYE
Growth · Portfolio
Seraphim Capital in the news
The Times
Seraphim to raise £350m to capitalise on space boom
4 months ago
eFinancialCareers
Defence investing jobs: the buyside firms that hire bankers, and generals
6 months ago
Business Insider
31 of the top defense tech venture capitalists to know
Mar 2025
GOV.UK
UK leads Europe in race for space investment, new report finds
May 2023
SpaceNews
Seraphim picks startups for eleventh accelerator program
May 2023
Nanalyze
D-Orbit Stock for Space Logistics and Last-Mile Delivery
Feb 2022
SpaceNews
Type One Ventures raises investment target
Dec 2021
Via Satellite
Venture Capital Visionaries Examine Today’s Booming Space Investment Landscape
Sep 2021
SpaceNews
Seraphim’s investment trust gets firepower for bigger space deals
Jul 2021
SpaceNews
Seraphim Capital’s investment trust details $250 million public listing
Jun 2021
BBC
UK space race investment 'is heating up'
Jun 2021
BBC
UK space race investment 'is heating up'
Jun 2021
SpaceNews
Seraphim Capital unveils world’s first listed space technology fund
Jun 2021
Tech.eu
Danish drone startup QuadSAT gets €2 million to fix satellite interference issues
Sep 2020
techgenyz.com
Top 3 Venture Capital Funds Focused on Investing in New Space Technologies
Aug 2020
TechCrunch
Xona Space Systems raises $1 million to improve satellite-based navigation services
May 2020
SpaceNews
Seraphim Capital, Noosphere Ventures invest in D-Orbit
Dec 2019
TechCrunch
Tiny UK startup takes on Google’s Wing in the race to a drone traffic control system
Jul 2019
sUAS News
AeroVironment joins Inmarsat and Rolls Royce as partners with Seraphim Space Camp
May 2019
UKTN
QuadSAT secures £700,000 seed funding
Jan 2019
Tech.eu
Danish drone startup QuadSAT lands £700,000 in funding
Jan 2019
CNBC
Morgan Stanley is serious about investing in outer space and just had its first conference about it
Dec 2018
SpaceNews
“Golden period” for space startup investment continues
Sep 2018
TechCrunch
What every startup founder should know about exits
Jul 2018
PR Newswire
ICEYE Raises $34M in Series B Financing and Confirms Nine Satellite Launches by End of 2019
May 2018
Medium
Today, Women Get Only 2% of VC Dollars. These 16 VCs Explain Why, And How This Can Be Solved
Apr 2018
businesscloud.co.uk
Space agencies back new Space Camp Accelerator
Mar 2018
FinSMEs
Frédéric Rombaut Joins Seraphim Capital as GP
Mar 2018
PR Newswire
Former Head of Cisco Investment International Joins Seraphim Capital, the Leading Space Tech VC
Mar 2018
Luxembourg Times
SES invests in Seraphim's £70 million Space Fund
Sep 2017
European Space Agency
Venture capital available for space-based companies
Nov 2016
Via Satellite
European Space Industry to get Venture Capital Boost
Aug 2015
Business Matters
London Business Angels £500k Syndicate achieve significant exit in Sirigen Group
Aug 2012
growthbusiness.co.uk
KnowledgeMill secures co-investment
Mar 2012
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