Fundraising Fox

Richard Godwin

InvestorFounder

Venture Partner at Starbridge Venture Capital Llc · Board director at Cormint Data Systems · Co-Founder & Board Member at AlumaPower

Naperville, Illinois

Writes $250K – $1M checks · typically $1M

FoundedAlumaPower

About

Richard Godwin is CEO of Space Technology Holdings and a venture partner at Starbridge VC, focusing on identifying and developing technologies derived from space research across sectors including energy, biotech, semiconductors, and oncology. He serves as a board member at Celestis Memorial Spaceflights and has founded and built companies across multiple industries in Europe and the Americas. His investment philosophy emphasizes the commercialization of space-derived technologies and the importance of profitability in sustaining space ventures through private capital.

Board director at Cormint Data Systems

Intro paths

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In turn, Richard can intro founders to Cormint Data Systems's investors below.

Cormint Data Systems's investors · 1

Starbridge Venture Capital LlcWashington · since 2023

Co-founders at Cormint Data Systems

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James McAvityExecutive Officer, Director

Co-Founder & Board Member at AlumaPower

Intro paths

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In turn, Richard can intro founders to AlumaPower's investors below.

AlumaPower's investors · 5

BDC Fund Investments (Fund-of-Funds)Montréal · since 2021BDC Venture CapitalMontreal · $365K – $25.6M checksBioindustrial Innovation CanadaSarnia · since 2024Creative Destruction Lab (CDL)Toronto · $50K – $250K checks · since 2021Starbridge Venture Capital LlcWashington · since 2021

Co-founders at AlumaPower

PA
Paul Andrew SimpsonDirector
GR
Geoffrey Richard Steven GodwinDirector
GT
Geoff Thomas SheerinExecutive Officer
RARob Alexander
Rob AlexanderCo-Founder & CEO
HVHenk VandenEnde
Henk VandenEndeCo-Founder & EVP, Business Development
GS
Geoff SheerinInventor, Co-Founder & CTO
PSPaul Simpson
Paul SimpsonCo-Founder & Board Member

Experience

  1. Celestis Memorial SpaceflightsBoard Membercurrent2024 — presentClermont, Florida, United States
  2. Space Technology HoldingsChief Executive Officercurrent2016 — presentClermont, Florida, United States
  3. AlumaPower CorporationFounder & Directorcurrent2017 — presentSarnia, Ontario, Canada
  4. Starbridge Venture CapitalVenture Partnercurrent2017 — presentClermont, Florida, United States
  5. OrbitalAg Inc.Executive Directorcurrent2022 — presentDallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
  6. NASAiTechJudgecurrent2017 — presentUnited States
  7. Zero Gravity Solutions, Inc.Director and CEO2013 — 2016Boca Raton Florida
  8. CG Publishing and Apogee BooksPresident1993 — 2015Burlington Ontario
  9. Third Millennium Affiliates IncPresident1993 — 2013
  10. SpaceXBusiness Analyst2010 — 2012Greater Chicago Area
  11. SpaceXBusiness Consultant2009 — 2011Hawthorne, California, United States
  12. Local Impressions IncFounder2007 — 2011
  13. National Space SocietyBoard Member2002 — 2010
  14. Space Frontier FoundationBoard Member1999 — 2003
  15. ImportCD.com LtdCEO1998 — 2003
  16. Feedback Music Distribution Inc.CEO1989 — 1997
  17. Brit-Am LtdDirector1982 — 1987London, United Kingdom
  18. Springbank HotelOwner1981 — 1982Nelson Lancashire UK
  19. Amigos Restaurants LtdFounder1979 — 1981Manchester, United Kingdom

Skills & more

Strategic Planning99Leadership99Management75Analysis32Strategy32Team Leadership13Negotiation11Forecasting5Business Modeling4Start-ups99Entrepreneurship99Program Management91
+12 moreAerospaceMarketingIntegrationProposal WritingNew Business DevelopmentBusiness StrategySystems EngineeringPolicyPublishingStrategic PartnershipsFundraisingProject Planning

Languages English English and American English · French · German

From Richard's professional profile.

Deals · 1

Cormint Data SystemsBoard seat

via Starbridge Venture Capital Llc · filed Sep 2024 · $40M raise

Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.

Colleagues at Starbridge Venture Capital Llc

Charlotta Gylche
Venture Partner at Starbridge Venture Capital Llc
Lindsey Yee
Principal at Starbridge Venture Capital Llc
Lisa Rich
Venture Partner at Starbridge Venture Capital Llc
Michael Mealling
General Partner at Starbridge Venture Capital Llc
Neil Kaplan
General Partner at Starbridge Venture Capital Llc
Samir Chokshi
Venture Partner at Starbridge Venture Capital Llc
Samir Chokski
Venture Partner at Starbridge Venture Capital Llc
Steven Jorgenson
Founder and Managing Director at Starbridge Venture Capital Llc

Frequently asked questions

Who is Richard Godwin?
Richard Godwin is CEO of Space Technology Holdings and a venture partner at Starbridge VC, focusing on identifying and developing technologies derived from space research across sectors including energy, biotech, semiconductors, and oncology. He serves as a board member at Celestis Memorial Spaceflights and has founded and built companies across multiple industries in Europe and the Americas. His investment philosophy emphasizes the commercialization of space-derived technologies and the importance of profitability in sustaining space ventures through private capital.
Where does Richard Godwin work?
Richard Godwin is Co-Founder & Board Member of AlumaPower and Venture Partner at Starbridge Venture Capital Llc and Board director at Cormint Data Systems.
What check size does Richard Godwin write?
Richard Godwin typically writes checks of $250K – $1M.
What companies did Richard Godwin found?
Richard Godwin founded AlumaPower.
What boards does Richard Godwin sit on?
Richard Godwin holds tracked board seats at Cormint Data Systems.
Where did Richard Godwin go to school?
Richard Godwin studied at Ellesmere College (Physics, Math); University of Leeds (MBA, Business); University of Sunderland (BSc 1 Year, Mechanical Engineering with underwater technology option).

Founder mafias

University of Leeds mafia22

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Iain DukesMScFounded Viriom +1Jack AngelaBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded Meanderx +1Tony KouzaridesFounded Storm TherapeuticsDimeji SofoworaBachelor of Laws (LLB)Founded Helium HealthAndrew SeddonBEng Electronics EngineeringFounded CircuitHubJames HennesseyBA (Hons)Founded Hypermile

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Ellesmere College mafia2

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Kajo KratzensteinLower- & Middle SchoolFounded KugelAudio

Same school

Also attended Ellesmere College2

Charles VasletSenior Partner, Chief Revenue Officer at Emerald Technology Ventures AgKajo KratzensteinFounder at KugelAudio

Also attended University of Leeds169

Joseph StolermanInvestor at Index VenturesLaura CliffordTalent Director at NorthzoneDavid CarterPartner, Engineering Excellence at Sapphire VenturesIan MilbournGeneral Partner & COO at Notion CapitalJohn MesrieOperating Partner at Inreach VenturesPhil TomkinsonFinance & Portfolio Associate at Giant Ventures Global Llp

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Also attended University of Sunderland11

Michele PhuaSenior Director, Finance at Redpoint VenturesEzinne EjimoforExecutive Assistant/Investor Relations Associate at Ventures PlatformNigel GovettCFO at Novo HoldingsAmer SheikhPartner at Novo HoldingsSulav KayasthMI Data & Reporting Analyst at The FSE GroupAdam CollinPortfolio Executive at NPIF - FW Capital Debt Finance

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Shared employers

Also worked at Starbridge Venture Capital4

Steven JorgensonFounder and Managing Director at Starbridge Venture Capital LlcMichael MeallingGeneral Partner at Starbridge Venture Capital LlcLindsey YeePrincipal at Starbridge Venture Capital LlcSamir ChokshiVenture Partner at Starbridge Venture Capital Llc

Also worked at SpaceX156

Roelof BothaAdvisor & former Steward at Sequoia Capital; SpaceX board memberSteve JurvetsonCo-founder of Future VenturesAsanka JayasuriyaPortfolio Support at 8VCJustin RoseInvestment Team at 8VCGarry HillInvestment at Makers FundHelen LiangFounder & General Partner at FoundersX Ventures

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