Explorer 1 Fund
Venture capitalLos Angeles · Seed–Series A · 3 people tracked
Investment thesis
Specializes in venture investments in the new space economy.
Team · 3 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 4 of 10 portfolio companiesSpace Tech ×4Deep Tech ×2Hardware ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1Biotech ×1Defense Tech ×1
HQs:United States×5
Investments · 10 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathVarda industrializes low Earth orbit by manufacturing pharmaceuticals and other specialized products in space, then returning them to Earth via reusable reentry capsules.
BiotechDeep TechSpace TechEl Segundo, US
Will Bruey(Founder)Delian Asparouhov(Founder)
Renton, US
Curtis Gifford(Executive Officer, Director)Richard Humphrey(Executive Officer, Director)
Stoke Space develops fully reusable rockets for space transportation and mobility services.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareSpace TechSeattle, US
Andy Lapsa(Founder)inTom Feldman(Founder)in
BoardKevin Weil(Board Member)inHans Koenigsmann(Board Member)Matt White(Board Member)
Ursa Major develops flight-proven aerospace and defense systems, including hypersonic engines, solid rocket motors, and space mobility solutions for military and defense applications.
Defense TechHardwareSpace TechBerthoud, US
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Explorer 1 Fund invest at?
- Explorer 1 Fund invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Explorer 1 Fund focus on?
- Explorer 1 Fund focuses on Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Defense Tech, Hardware, Mobility & Transportation, Space Tech.
- Where is Explorer 1 Fund located?
- Explorer 1 Fund is headquartered in Los Angeles, US.
- Does Explorer 1 Fund lead rounds?
- Explorer 1 Fund typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
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