Alpine Space Ventures

🚀 Exciting Milestone: Alpine Space Ventures Closes First Fund at EUR 170 Million! We're thrilled to announce the closing of the largest first time fund dedicated to space globally! Focused to grow the ecosystem in Europe and the United States, our fund targets startups within the entire value chain to provide connectivity and data solutions. "We are very much aligned with what SpaceX has done, and we are investing in the wake of it," states Bulent Altan. We aim to empower companies that are building on the opportunities created by the 800-pound gorilla in the room without directly competing with it. “That’s something that you only can do with this type of team,” said Joram Voelklein in the interview with Aria Alamalhodaei. A big thanks to the whole team for making this happen Christina Kotzur, CFA, Lynn Zoenen, Catriona Chambers, Sven Meyer-Brunswick. Let's go K2 Space Corporation, Reflex Aerospace, Blackwave GmbH, Morpheus Space, Source Energy and the other five to ten portfolio companies that are still to come! For more on our investment strategy, check out the full article by on TechCrunch: https://lnkd.in/gg4_PY3N #SpaceTech #DeepTech #Venture

⚡ Flashback to the panel "Space Force: the Next Frontier?" at Tholus Capital's Defence Innovation Night a few weeks back in Berlin: 🛰️ At the panel discussion our Founding Partner, Joram Voelklein, highlighted the urgent need for Europe to advance its space defense capabilities. As warfare transitions from a competition of platforms to a competition of integrated networks, space has become a pivotal domain of dominance, essential for comprehensive defense strategies. While the U.S. has established its United States Space Force recognizing the critical role of space in national security, Europe must bolster its space defense to fix a significant vulnerability in this increasingly contested domain. Thank you to the other panelists Michel Friedling (Gen. R.) of Look Up Space, Stanislas Maximin of Latitude, Alexander Genzel of Reflex Aerospace, Daniel Kleinmann of Balerion Space Ventures, and Charles Beigbeder of Expansion for an important discussion and to Dr. Markus Federle and Markus Bihler for hosting such an important event during these critical times. #SpaceTech #DeepTech #DefenseTech #DualUse

🌌🚗 How Can Satellite Tech Revolutionize the Car Industry? Joram Voelklein, Co-Founder of Alpine Space Ventures, sat down with Marcus M. Weber, Global Head of Automotive at Kearney, to discuss the transformative potential of satellite technology in the automotive sector. The conversation touches space activities in the US and Asia and how the European automotive industry can harness its advantages to keep up with global competition. 🔗 Curious to see how satellite networks could shape the future of your car? Click here to read the full interview (in German): https://lnkd.in/enAn6EQp #SpaceTech #DeepTech #Automotive #Venture

🛡️ Congrats to NATO Innovation Fund (NIF) for announcing its initial batch of direct and fund investments today! 🧭 NIF's mission is to secure access to strategic technologies essential for ensuring a safe and prosperous future for the alliance's one billion citizens. We are proud to contribute to this mission. Here’s to the future of NATO member nations in space! 📡🛰️ Andrea Traversone, Thorsten Claus, Kelly Chen, Patrick Schneider-Sikorsky, Trisha Saxena, Brooke Latham, Amalia Kontesi, Sharn Gill, Helen Draijer, Gisela Wolf and team we are looking forward to working with you!

Flashback to CASSINI Entrepreneurship Days by EUSPA - EU Agency for the Space Programme in Prague earlier this month 🇪🇺 Our own Lynn Zoenen shared insights into what we looks for in potential investments, emphasizing the importance of innovation and market readiness at a panel discussion with Guillaume de La Brosse, Francho García, Jakub Dziwisz and Gianluigi Baldesi. 🎤 Lynn also joined a "Space Tank" pitch session as a judge. Congrats to CollectiveCrunch for winning the session! 🏆 Grateful for the exceptional moderation by and the outstanding organization by Justyna Redelkiewicz, MBA, Daniela Dobreva-Nielsen, Leïla Ajjabou, Bernardo Brum and more! An enriching experience filled with valuable discussions and networking—looking forward to next year’s event! #SpaceTech #DeepTech #Venture #cassiniEU

⏰ Make sure to tune in at 4pm CET today for a session by Space Tech Expo Europe, on risk taking in the space industry featuring our Founding Partner Joram Voelklein as well as Lucie Campagnolo, Benoît Deper, Candace Johnson, Nayen P., Stefan Schneider and Maxime Puteaux 🚀 We are looking forward to sharing our approach on how to manage risks when investing in the European Space industry. #SpaceTech #DeepTech #Venture

Today's highlights from HTGF | High-Tech Gründerfonds Family Day 2024 in Berlin: 📢 Our Founding Partner, Bulent Altan, took the stage to highlight the generational opportunity in the space industry and emphasize Europe's strategic advantage due to its untapped talent pool. 🛡️ His keynote was preceded by an inspirational talk from Lieutenant General Ingo Gerhartz of the Luftwaffe - German Airforce, stressing the critical need for tight collaboration between the public and private sectors during times of heightened geopolitical tension. 🎤 Another highlight was a panel featuring Major General Michael Traut of the German Space Command, Rafaela Kraus from Universität der Bundeswehr München, Walter Ballheimer of Reflex Aerospace, Sebastian Klaus of ATMOS Space Cargo, and Christian Ziach of HTGF. They discussed the indispensable role of space in our daily lives, with Major General Traut detailing his mission to ensure the safety and protection of commercial, civil, and military space operations, alongside examples of how space technologies are integrated across industries, from agriculture to biotech. While these insights may not be new to industry insiders, the broader societal relevance of space operations remains underappreciated. We are committed to continuing our efforts to raise awareness among fellow investors and the wider public. #HTGFFamilyDay2024 #SpaceTech #DeepTech #DualUse #Venture

🌌📜 Last week saw a significant milestone as our Founding Partner Joram Voelklein signed the Zero Debris Charter of European Space Agency - ESA, reinforcing our commitment to sustainable space practices. For now we are the only investment fund among the initial signatories. However, by signing, we not only pledge our support but also encourage the entire space industry, including other investment funds, to recognize their part in this essential global effort. Let's collectively make sure sustainability of space operations is a key investment criteria for venture and later stage funding to ensure the space economy can grow to its full potential! Read more about this initiative in the ESA press release: https://lnkd.in/g4YYya3S Thanks to all the initial signatories for promoting sustainable space practices: Amazon, Rivada Space Networks, Redwire Space, D-Orbit, OKAPI:Orbits, Avanti Communications, Astroscale, ClearSpace, Dawn Aerospace, Exolaunch, GomSpace, Infinite Orbits, Orbit Fab, HPS High Performance Space Structure Systems GmbH, GMV, DSI Aerospace GmbH, European Space Policy Institute (ESPI), European Southern Observatory, BDLI - Bundesverband der Deutschen Luft- und Raumfahrtindustrie e.V., SME4SPACE, OHB SE, Airbus Defence and Space, Safran, Thales Alenia Space and many more! #SpaceTech #DeepTech #Sustainability #ZeroDebrisCharter

🛰️ We are delighted to echo K2 Space Corporation's recent interview with Jeff Foust of SpaceNews. Under the leadership of Karan Kunjur and Neel Kunjur, K2 Space has recently reached several key milestones: - Shipping first hardware for an in-space demonstration on SpaceX Transporter-12 mission in Fall, affirming their capability for ambitious satellite production. - Successful hotfire tests of their proprietary 20kW electric thruster, critical for maneuverability of their mega-class satellites. - Securing eight-figure contract volume with the US government alongside important commercial agreements and an impressive pipeline. - Building a stellar team of over 50 top-tier professionals in the space industry. These accomplishments highlight K2 Space's commitment to developing differentiated satellite buses that meet urgent government and commercial sector needs. We are proud to support their journey and excited about their future developments! #SpaceTech #DeepTech #Venture

⚡ ICYMI: Our portfolio company, Source Energy, recently emerged from stealth at the Space Tech Expo USA after powering Impulse Space’s Orbital Transfer Vehicle, Mira, on its inaugural mission. Founded by industry veterans Philip Keller and Bryan Mazor, and backed by Alpine Space Ventures, Source Energy is setting new standards for availability and affordability in space solar technology. Their vision of assured supply at dramatically lower costs is revolutionizing how we think about energy in space. Given their achievements in delivering what are probably already the shortest delivery times and lowest costs of solar power in the industry, we couldn't be more excited about what's still to come. #SpaceTech #DeepTech #Venture