Kam Ghaffarian
InvestorFounderVenture Partner at Prime Movers Lab · Investor at IBX · Executive Chairman at Axiom Space · Founder at Quantum Space · Founder at Intuitive Machines
Rockville, Maryland, United States
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114 people in our graph share verified history with Kam — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
Jim BridenstineunlockedKam: together at Quantum Space (2026)
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×3Kam: together at The Catholic University of America
×3Kam: together at Prime Movers Lab
About
Space and energy entrepreneur who founded Axiom Space, Quantum Space, Intuitive Machines, and X-energy. Visionary focused on advancing human civilization through breakthroughs in space and energy sectors, and active philanthropist.
Invests in
Deep TechDefense TechEnergySpace Tech
Executive Chairman at Axiom Space
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Axiom Space's investors · 29
Alumni VenturesManchester · $100K – $10M checksBasecamp FundManchester · $100K – $10M checksBeyond Earth VenturesWilmington · $500K – $2M checksC5 CapitalLondon · since 2021Castor VenturesChenel Capital PartnersNew YorkDeclaration PartnersNew YorkE2MC VenturesOrlando · $250K – $2M checksEvolution VC PartnersNew YorkFlucas VenturesJupiter · $100K – $5M checksGround Up VenturesNew York · $500K – $1.5M checks · since 2019Helios CapitalMiami · $25K – $1M checksIBXRockville · since 2026Inertia VenturesNew York · $2M checksInvariantes FundGuatemala CityInvestXVancouverLombardstreet VenturesWoodside · $500K checksManhattan WestLos AngelesMassiveBoulder · $1M – $3M checksPrime Movers LabJackson · $2M – $30M checksRepublic Capital (ex Republic Labs)New YorkSand Hill AngelsMenlo Park · $50K – $2M checksSilent VenturesDallas · $1.5M – $3M checksSpaceFundHoustonStarbridge Venture Capital LlcWashington · since 2019Strawberry Creek VenturesManchesterThe Venture CollectiveMiami Beach · $100K – $500K checksType One VenturesLos Angeles · $100K – $5M checks · since 2026UP PartnersSanta Monica · $1M – $10M checks
Co-founders at Axiom Space
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Michael SuffrediniFounder, former CEO and President
Founder at Quantum Space
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Quantum Space's investors · 3
Co-founders at Quantum Space
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Kerry WisnoskyFounder
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Benjamin ReedFounder
Founder at Intuitive Machines
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Intuitive Machines's investors · 8
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Co-founders at Intuitive Machines
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Timothy CrainSenior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer
Experience
- Quantum SpaceCo-Founder & Executive Chairmancurrent2022 — presentRockville, Maryland, United States
- IBX.Founder & CEOcurrent2019 — presentRockville, Maryland, United States
- X-energyFounder & Executive Chairman of the Boardcurrent2010 — presentRockville, Maryland, United States
- Axiom SpaceCo-Founder & Executive Chairman of the Boardcurrent2015 — presentHouston, Texas, United States
- Intuitive MachinesCo-Founder & Executive Chairman of the Boardcurrent2015 — presentHouston, Texas, United States
- Limitless Space InstituteFounder & Executive Chairman of the Boardcurrent2019 — presentHouston, Texas, United States
- Emerging Light FoundationFounder & Executive Chairman of the Boardcurrent2019 — presentRockville, Maryland, United States
- Stinger Ghaffarian Technologies (SGT)Co-Founder and CEO1994 — 2018Greenbelt, Maryland, United States
Skills & more
Nonprofit Organizations4Engineering4
From Kam's professional profile.
Investments
Investor
Axiom SpaceCasimirGeneral FusionX-energy
Sources: the firm's website · curated public sources.
Colleagues at Prime Movers Lab
Aaron Mandell
Venture Partner at Prime Movers Lab
Amy Kruse
Venture Partner at Prime Movers Lab
Andre Jabban
Partner and Head of Capital Formation at Prime Movers Lab
Andrei Iancu
Venture Partner at Prime Movers Lab
Bill Gross
Venture Partner at Prime Movers Lab
Blake Scholl
Venture Partner at Prime Movers Lab
Brandon Simmons
General Partner at Prime Movers Lab
Brantley Sydnor
Operations Manager at Prime Movers Lab
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Investors connected to Kam in public investor directories — a warm-intro map.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Kam Ghaffarian?
- Space and energy entrepreneur who founded Axiom Space, Quantum Space, Intuitive Machines, and X-energy. Visionary focused on advancing human civilization through breakthroughs in space and energy sectors, and active philanthropist.
- Where does Kam Ghaffarian work?
- Kam Ghaffarian is Executive Chairman of Axiom Space and Venture Partner at Prime Movers Lab and Founder at Quantum Space.
- What does Kam Ghaffarian invest in?
- Kam Ghaffarian invests in Deep Tech, Defense Tech, Energy, Space Tech.
- What companies did Kam Ghaffarian found?
- Kam Ghaffarian founded Axiom Space, Intuitive Machines, Quantum Space.
- What boards does Kam Ghaffarian sit on?
- Kam Ghaffarian holds tracked board seats at Axiom Space, Intuitive Machines, Ptx Llc, Quantum Space, X-Energy Website.
- What companies has Kam Ghaffarian invested in?
- Investments tracked here include Axiom Space, Casimir, General Fusion, X-energy.
- Where did Kam Ghaffarian go to school?
- Kam Ghaffarian studied at The George Washington University (Master's degree, Information Technology); The Catholic University of America (Bachelor of Science - BS, Engineering).
Founder mafias
The George Washington University mafia98
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The Catholic University of America mafia11
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Tim NewberryMSEFounded VizsenseSean SegalB.A.Founded EscalateShelly Blake-PlockEducational Leadership and AdministrationFounded Yet AnalyticsMadelaine D'AngeloB.A.B.SFounded ArthenaScott SimonelliBachelor of MusicFounded VeritonicAl NoshirvaniBAFounded Motionsoft
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Prime Movers Lab mafia8
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Bill GrossVenture PartnerFounded X1 +5Dakin SlossInvestorFounded Tachyus +1Aaron MandellVenture PartnerFounded Quidnet +1Blake SchollVenture PartnerFounded Boom Supersonic +1Dakin SlossFounderFounded Tachyus +1Henric SuuronenLimited PartnerFounded Play Ventures +1
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Axiom Space mafia2
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Same school
Also attended The George Washington University383
RustyAdvisor at Clear VenturesDonna HoyleVice President & Controller at RevolutionMathew KayeAccounting Manager at RevolutionMeghan FahyDirector of Marketing at GreycroftMaurice RussoInvestor at Lerer HippeauZach CollinsPartner at Mission Biocapital
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Also attended The Catholic University of America36
Paul MeloneInvestor at Third Rock VenturesJeffrey CherryFounder at Conscious Venture LabJosef NajmPrincipal at Thomson Reuters VenturesPhil NolanGeneral Partner at Blue Delta CapitalBen RogersVenture Partner at Braemar Energy VenturesRenaat Ver EeckeSenior Vice President, Ripple Treasury at Ripple
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Shared employers
Also worked at X-energy9
Kurt SchererManaging Director at C5 CapitalEdward SonnenscheinInvestor at IBXLinxi ChangDirector at Teachers' Venture GrowthGabriele PapievyteAssociate at Inovia CapitalJ. Clay SellChief Executive Officer at X-Energy WebsiteJeffrey HarperCo-founder, Chief Commercial Officer (and President of ZROC) at Zetta Joule
+ 3 more
Also worked at Axiom Space28
Tarek WakedCo-Founder & Managing Partner at Type One VenturesAbdo John HajjFounder of AJH Investments, a private investment office built for long-duration ownership.Paulina SzyzdekPrincipal at E12 Venture Capital, LlcKurt SchererManaging Director at C5 CapitalRob MeyersonCEO of InterluneRichard ChenelFounder & Managing Partner at Chenel Capital Partners
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