Stellar Ventures

We're back from the Summit for Satellite Financing at World Space Business Week in Paris where Managing Director Celeste Ford spoke on a panel alongside other big names in the Space Venture Capital industry. The panel: "Venture Capital: What's Up in Space?" sparked deep discussion about the current market, best strategies, and technical solutions as we move into the future. Thank you to the other panelists for a great discussion & Novaspace (Merger of Euroconsult & SpaceTec Partners) for hosting this conference! https://lnkd.in/gzE9Qg_4 Celeste Ford, Matt Patterson, David Anderman #WSBW #SpaceTech #Deeptech #VentureCapital

Firehawk leaving the nest.

Exciting Opportunity at Sedaro! Calling all future CTOs and Directors of Software! As the Sedaro team continues to expand, we are looking to bring on a Senior Software Engineering Manager to help drive the development of our cutting-edge modeling and simulation platform. If you or someone you know is a visionary engineering leader who wants to play a key role in shaping the future of Sedaro, we'd love to chat! Sedaro is pushing the boundaries of distributed system design and operations in aerospace, defense and beyond. The product is a platform-as-a-service that enables customers to rapidly develop and operate complex hardware systems at scale. What you will do: ?Lead the engineering team in delivering scalable, secure and high-performance software solutions ?Continuously improve on the technological vision, strategy, and roadmap to drive product innovation and ensure Sedaro's platform is at the forefront of the industry ?Mentor, inspire and grow the engineering team to foster innovation and technical excellence What we are looking for: ?High standards for quality of work and team member performance ?Demonstrated success in leading engineering teams in a high-growth environment ?Strong experience with cloud native architectures, SaaS platforms, and software development best practices Apply online at https://lnkd.in/gbKPdHH8 #sedaro #softwareengineer #aerospace #defence #spaceexploration

Skyloom Global, a leader in space data transport and laser communication technologies, has announced the successful completion of key testing milestones for its optical communication terminals (OCT). These tests, conducted at the Naval Research Lab, validated interoperability with the U.S. Space Development Agency's ground interface and satellite systems for Tranche 1 deployment. With this achievement, Skyloom stands among a select few companies to pass the SDA qualification process, paving the way for large-scale production at its state-of-the-art 25,000 square foot facility. ???? Congrats to our portfolio company! Read more: https://lnkd.in/ed9qpv2F Marc Eisenberg, Celeste Ford, David Anderman, Matt Patterson #SpaceInnovation #LaserCommunications #OpticalTerminals #SDA #SpaceTech #Interoperability #Skyloom #SatelliteTechnology #SpaceIndustry

Portfolio company, Xona Space Systems, specializes in building advanced satellite systems to provide precise and reliable positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) services. Their primary aim is to create a next-generation satellite constellation that enhances global navigation systems like GPS, offering greater precision, quicker updates, and improved security. Their flagship service, Pulsar, provides real-time, ultra-precise positioning without relying on traditional ground-based infrastructure. This is particularly beneficial for autonomous technologies such as drones, self-driving vehicles, and robotics, which depend on highly reliable navigation systems. Xona's advanced positioning solutions have applications in a wide range of industries, including transportation, defense, and logistics. https://www.xonaspace.com/ Brian Manning, Celeste Ford, Matt Patterson, David Anderman #SatelliteTechnology #PrecisionNavigation #PNTServices #SpaceInnovation #AutonomousSystems #SpaceTech

Congrats to the Esper Satellite Imagery team on this incredible milestone! ??

SpaceX is set to begin launching Starships to Mars in 2026. These initial missions will be uncrewed, focused on testing the spacecraft's ability to land safely on the Martian surface. If successful, the first crewed missions are expected to follow in about four years. Starship, when fully assembled, is the largest and most powerful rocket ever constructed, standing approximately 400 feet (122 meters) tall and producing 16.7 million pounds of thrust at liftoff—almost twice as much as NASA's Artemis program's Space Launch System (SLS). Unlike the expendable SLS, Starship is designed for full and rapid reusability. SpaceX intends to land its Super Heavy booster back on the launch pad after each flight for quick inspection, refurbishment, and relaunch. SpaceX envisions Starship's strength and reusability as key to achieving the long-cherished goal of Mars colonization, a vision championed by Elon Musk. "Flight rate will grow exponentially from there, with the goal of building a self-sustaining city in about 20 years," Musk added in the same post. "Being multiplanetary will vastly increase the probable lifespan of consciousness, as we will no longer have all our eggs, literally and metabolically, on one planet." Read more: https://lnkd.in/gq3PdMeT Celeste Ford, David Anderman, Matt Patterson #SpaceX #Starship #MarsMission #SpaceExploration #ReusableRocket

Congrats to Darkhive on closing their $21 million Series A Investment round!

We are #hiring for an Associate role at Stellar Ventures.... do you know anyone who is interested? Details about the position, qualifications, & how to apply are listed below: WHAT YOU'LL DO: ? Generate proprietary investment deal flow by conducting thematic sector research, attending industry events, and networking with entrepreneurs and investors. ? Manage deal flow and pipeline infrastructure tools (Affinity, LinkedIn, etc.) ? Support due diligence processes through conversations with experts, market research, and creation of financial models to establish investment recommendations. ? Create investment memos and presentations for the investment committee. ? Identify emerging trends and potential areas for investments, leveraging market insights and analytical skills. ? Oversee organization of founder and investor communications and meetings. ? Track data and key metrics from portfolio companies. ? Measure and track our value add to portfolio companies such as customer introductions, partnership enablement, upstream capital support, etc. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (not required): ? 1-2 years of experience in investment banking or similar relevant foundational work experience. ? 1-2 years of experience in VC or PE with experience sourcing deals and a pre-existing network of founders/investors, or domain experience working for technology companies in corporate development and/or finance. ? Strong quantitative analysis skills with the ability to distill key insights from financial models and large datasets. ? Thrives in a startup-like environment working with a small team and finding ways to add value to the organization. ? Excellent communication skills with ability to connect with people of all organizational levels from analysts to c-level executives, and customers to investors. ? Familiarity with programming languages a plus (e.g., Python, SQL) and data analysis tools strongly preferred (e.g., Excel, Tableau). HOW TO APPLY: ? Look at the portfolio companies listed on our website and pick any of our current investments. ? Craft an investment memo for that specific investment in whatever format you prefer (deck, memo, etc.) - use your best guesses / judgment / research and be sure to include some sort of exit analysis. ? We don’t care what the “answer” is so much as we’d like to know what your work looks like. ? Email [email protected] with your memo and your resume or LNKD url, and we will get back to you with next steps if we decide to move forward with your application. (More info in comments.) Celeste Ford, David Anderman, Matt Patterson #hiring #nowhiring #spacestartup #associaterole #spaceinnovation #venturecapital

Back in July, The Exploration Company completed its first wind tunnel test campaign. Over a number of weeks, the team explored the hypersonic regime of the Nyx spacecraft, conducting sixteen wind tunnel test conditions. These tests involved a range of analyses, from forces and moments measurements to oil flow visualizations. The data gathered confirms a statically stable shape in the hypersonic regime, shows strong correlation with numerical simulations, and verifies the capsule’s capability to safely re-enter the atmosphere. The Exploration Company plans to begin by using the spacecraft to conduct cargo missions, delivering supplies to and from space stations in low Earth orbit. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/dWfjcyZP Hélène Huby, Celeste Ford, David Anderman, Matt Patterson #SpaceExploration #HypersonicTechnology #WindTunnelTesting #NyxSpacecraft #SpaceInnovation