Seraphim Space

Chairman of UK Finance and entrepreneur with extensive leadership experience including chairmanships at multiple growth companies. Serves as an Honorary Fellow at Cambridge's Judge Business School and Visiting Fellow at Oxford's Said Business School.

James Bruegger, co-founder and CIO, is a SpaceTech IP specialist who prioritizes intellectual-property strategy and defensibility in space ventures and uniquely balances private VC with public-market stewardship and shareholder briefings.

General Counsel at Seraphim Space Manager LLP with 25 years of legal experience. Previously a partner at MBM Commercial LLP where he advised high-growth companies and venture capital investors on equity investment, fund formation, and acquisitions.

Mark Boggett moved from public markets to hands-on early-stage venture investing and built an integrated space ecosystem—corporates, government agencies, an angel network and accelerator—to connect startups with pilots and customers.

Rob Desborough is a densely networked spacetech investor who backs 70+ startups, tracks 800+ companies, runs a 600+‑hour accelerator helping technical PhD founders translate expertise, and holds multiple leadership roles.

Chief Operating Officer at Seraphim Space Manager LLP with 25 years of finance experience. Previously a partner at Development Partners International where she managed firm administration, compliance, legal, and served on investment committees.

Principal at Seraphim Space Manager LLP with successful career in the space industry. Previously Chief Operating Officer at Apollo Fusion and Senior Director of Corporate Development at Astra, with expertise spanning business development, manufacturing, and complex programmes.

Venture Partner who spent 25 years with Virgin Group as Senior Partner, chairing or serving on boards of eight companies that grew to billion-dollar valuations including Virgin Galactic and Virgin Orbit. Also brings 10 years of investment banking experience from S.G. Warburg.

Programme Associate for the Seraphim Space Accelerator overseeing scouting activities, startup onboarding, and ecosystem partner relations. Previously worked at Plug and Play Tech Centre and Santander X with background in corporate innovation and programme support.

Accelerator Programme Manager responsible for day-to-day delivery and portfolio management. Brings background in impact investing with three years as a venture capitalist and consultant for international foundations, and experience managing grant projects across Europe and Africa.

Managing Director of Seraphim Space Enterprise's global insights and acceleration division. Previously spent ten years in the Scottish Government pioneering GovTech innovations including the CivTech Programme, and was recognized as a Top 20 global leader in GovTech.

Executive Assistant to CEO Mark Boggett at Seraphim Space Manager LLP. Manages complex scheduling, coordinates board meetings and investor engagements, and oversees logistics for strategic summits and conferences.

Managing Director of Hummer Winblad Venture Partners, which she co-founded in 1989. Well-known software entrepreneur and technology leader whose firm has launched over 160 enterprise software companies and led investments across the sector.

Operating Partner renowned for 25 years of expertise in restructuring and transformation. Managing Partner of SGP Schneider Geiwitz law firm overseeing 350 professionals across 24 locations with deep knowledge of the aerospace and new space sectors.

Experienced founder and co-founder of multiple space ventures including SES ASTRA and SES Global. Distinguished career as venture capitalist and investor with roles on strategic committees and boards of emerging space leaders.

Operating Partner focused on downstream activities including digital business models and tech innovation. Former CEO of Axel Springer hy who drove digital growth, and holds advisory board positions at Lakestar, POLITICO, and Signa Sports United.

Chairman & CEO of Voyager Space and recognized as the most active private space investor globally. Early-stage investor in over 50 emerging space ventures and brings extensive business experience as board director and CEO across multiple industries.

Accelerator Manager for the US-based Generation Space programme who designs and manages end-to-end delivery. Previously worked at Connected Places Catapult supporting startups in raising venture capital and scaling through local government and infrastructure projects.

Operating Partner and renowned corporate leader in aerospace with master's degree in aerospace engineering and MBA from Technical University of Munich. Former CEO of MT Aerospace and founder of Apollo Capital Partners, consistently achieving double-digit returns in space-related investments.

Intelligence Key Account Lead working on business development for non-fund activities at Seraphim Enterprise. Focuses on advising corporates and governments on space strategies while nurturing existing client relationships.

Investor on the Investment Team at Seraphim Space who joined after interning for five months. Previously interned at BDC's Seed Fund in Toronto focusing on early-stage Canadian ventures and holds an MFin in Finance from McGill University.

Head of Marketing and Communications at Seraphim Space Manager LLP with 10 years in venture capital and over four years dedicated to SpaceTech marketing. Hosts the Generation Space podcast and previously worked at Episode 1 Ventures.

Principal at Generation Space LLC who previously worked as an analyst at Seraphim Space Manager LLP. Holds a first-class MEng degree in Aeronautics and Astronautics from University of Southampton and previously worked as a Thermal Analyst at Rolls-Royce.

Investment Associate at Seraphim Space Manager LLP who joined as an analyst in 2021. Previously worked at Airbus Defence and Space as a Mechanical Design Engineer for telecommunication spacecraft structures, and completed a part-time BEng (Hons) in Engineering from University of Warwick.

Operations Manager at Seraphim Space Manager LLP responsible for office management and day-to-day operations. Previously worked at Davidson Kempner European Partners and Goldman Sachs, leading initiatives in finance, diversity, employee experience, and facilities.

Operating Partner and one of Europe's leading space entrepreneurs. CEO of OHB SE since 2000, growing it into a globally-operating satellite manufacturer and top 3 European space company with over 3,000 employees and revenues exceeding €1 billion.

Recognized thought leader in geospatial intelligence serving on the SSIT Investment Committee as an independent member. Former CEO of OneWeb and founder of GeoEye, which was acquired by Digital Globe for $1.3 billion in 2013.

Head of Finance & Reporting at Seraphim Space Manager LLP and Generation Space LLC. Certified Public Accountant with over 10 years of international finance experience including fund accounting roles at Ardian and Helios Investment Partners.

Executive Assistant at Seraphim Space Manager LLP providing comprehensive support to executive leadership and coordinating meetings with portfolio companies, investors, and committees. Brings expertise from financial services and investment banking.

Operating Partner with decades of executive experience in information solutions and industrial sectors. CEO of e-GO Mobile during NASDAQ SPAC listing and former Chief Digital Officer of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG managing a €1.2 billion P&L.

Active in early-stage space and autonomy startup ecosystem directing the industry-leading Startup Space Competition and mentoring hundreds of deep tech startups. Accomplished operator on the executive leadership team at Beats by Dr. Dre before its $3 billion acquisition by Apple.

Associate on the Investment Team at Seraphim Space Manager LLP. Previously worked as an Investment Banking Associate in the Global Industrials Group at Deutsche Bank in London with advanced degrees in Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering and an MBA from London Business School.

Marketing and Communications Associate at Seraphim Space who joined in 2025. Previously worked four years at communications agencies supporting deeptech and venture clients on major funding rounds and strategic initiatives.

Leads investor relations at Seraphim Space Manager LLP with over 20 years of finance experience. Previously worked at Wellington Management and founded proprietary trading firm Fermion Investments Limited. Holds an MBA from Thunderbird School of Global Management and CFA designation.