Mark is a pioneer in SpaceTech investment having co-founded Seraphim Space Manager LLP, Generation Space LLC, Seraphim Space Accelerator and Generation Space Accelerator and launched the Seraphim Space LP fund, UK Space Tech Angels and Seraphim Space Investment Trust PLC. Previously, Mark was a director at YFM Equity Partners, the firm behind the high profile British Smaller Companies VCTs 1 & 2. He also worked at Brewin Dolphin and Williams de Broe. He completed his undergraduate degree in Accounting & Finance and Master’s in Economics and Finance from the University of Leeds. Mark has been a fund representative on the boards of a range of global leading SpaceTech companies, including LeoLabs, Spire Global (listed on NYSE), Arqit (listed on NASDAQ) and HawkEye 360.
SPEAKER SESSIONS
15 November 2023 | 12:30 - 13:10 | Panel : Investing in the future of space
Discussing regional and international investment trends in the space industry. What funding options are available for space startups? What are investors looking for in upcoming startups. What opportunities lie ahead for space startups? Our panel of space industry investors will answer all your questions.
15 November 2023 | 13:55 - 14:25 | Panel: New space revolution
As startups aim beyond earth, investors are now putting more money than ever before in space technology and space development. During this session our speakers will highlight
How to build an ecosystem of space startups to serve the country’s space projects and plans. Which sector of the space industry is particularly of interest to investors and what are the recent investment trends in the space industry? What are the challenges faced by space startups and what can stakeholders in the industry do to support?