Alpine Space Ventures
Venture capitalActively deployingMunich, Bavaria · Seed–Series A · 7 people tracked
Also known as Alpine Space Ventures GmbH Co. KG · Alpine Space Ventures K2 GmbH Co. KG · ALPINE SPACE VENTURES MANAGEMENT GMBH · Alpine Space Ventures Northwood GmbH Co. KG
Investment thesis
Alpine Space Ventures focuses on teams building in space and space-enabled industries, seeking founders with the mindset, grit, and dedication to create standout products. The firm targets scalable technologies with substantial commercial potential in their target markets, favoring solutions that deliver a 10x improvement over existing offerings in established markets rather than speculative or novelty concepts. Leveraging a team with over 50 years of combined NewSpace industry experience, it offers real-world expertise and industry connections, and maintains a broad network of partners shaping the future of the space industry.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
Team · 7 people
from public directories
What they invest in
from 8 of 17 portfolio companiesSpace Tech ×6Hardware ×5Deep Tech ×2Defense Tech ×2SaaS ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1Energy ×1HR Tech ×1
HQs:Germany×3United States×2
Investments · 17 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBlackwave is a company working with carbon fiber composites and CNC manufacturing, with roles spanning aerospace engineering and production.
Advanced ManufacturingNew MaterialsSpace TechTaufkirchen, DE
Morpheus Space develops GO-2, an electric propulsion system for satellites that enables orbital maneuvers including constellation deployment, repositioning, collision avoidance, and station keeping.
HardwareSpace TechLos Angeles, US
Morpheus Space develops GO-2, an electric satellite propulsion system designed to enable orbital maneuvers including constellation deployment, repositioning, deorbiting, and collision avoidance for spacecraft.
HardwareSpace Tech
The NATO Innovation Fund is a standalone venture capital fund backed by 24 NATO allies, deploying over €1 billion into deep tech startups.
Deep TechDefense Tech
Northwood provides end-to-end ground infrastructure for space missions, from concept through deployment to live data delivery.
Deep TechHardwareSaaSSpace Tech
Shaurya Luthra(Cofounder)
Reflex Aerospace designs and assembles customizable satellite platforms for commercial and defence missions, offering optical Earth observation, synthetic aperture radar, and satellite communications solutions.
Defense TechHardwareSpace Tech
Tellent Recruitee is an applicant tracking system (ATS) and hiring platform for mid-to-large companies in DACH, Benelux, and France, offering customizable workflows, advanced automations, WhatsApp integration, and the ability to expand into core HR and performance management modules.
HR TechSaaS
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Alpine Space Ventures invest at?
- Alpine Space Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Alpine Space Ventures's typical check size?
- Alpine Space Ventures typically writes checks of $1.1M – $5.4M.
- What sectors does Alpine Space Ventures focus on?
- Alpine Space Ventures focuses on Deep Tech, Space Tech.
- Where is Alpine Space Ventures located?
- Alpine Space Ventures is headquartered in Munich, Bavaria, US.
- Does Alpine Space Ventures lead rounds?
- Yes, Alpine Space Ventures leads investment rounds.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the team#55 Galaktische Wirtschaft: Neues Zeitalter? Joram Voelklein & Bulent Altan, Alpine Space Ventures
Business Class by Tilo Bonow · Joram Voelklein
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Co-investors · 10
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