Where does Rob Desborough work?

Rob Desborough is Managing Partner & CEO (Seraphim Space Camp) at Seraphim Space.

What check size does Rob Desborough write?

Rob Desborough typically writes checks of $250K – $25M.

What boards does Rob Desborough sit on?

Rob Desborough holds tracked board seats at Xona Space Systems.

Where did Rob Desborough go to school?

Rob Desborough studied at University of Glasgow (Bachelor’s Degree, BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences); University of Strathclyde (PGDip - Post Graduate Diploma, Information Technology Systems); Blundell's School.

Rob Desborough

Investor

Managing Partner & CEO (Seraphim Space Camp) at Seraphim Space

London, England, United Kingdom

Writes $250K – $25M checks

About

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.

Contact· published on Rob's own website

r•••@seraphim.vcreveal

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningClimate TechDeep TechDefense TechHardwareSpace Tech

Experience

Seraphim SpaceGeneral Partner/Managing Partnercurrent2019 — present
Seraphim SpaceSeraphim Space Accelerator - Co-Founder & Chair2017 — 2019London, United Kingdom
Seraphim SpaceInvestment Director2016 — 2019London, United Kingdom
Generation SpaceGeneral/Managing Partnercurrent2022 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
Seraphim Space AcceleratorChaircurrent2017 — presentLondon, San Francisco, Singapore
Xona Space SystemsDirector Board Of Directorscurrent2020 — present
QuadSATBoard Directorcurrent2020 — present
LambdaVision, Inc.Board Observercurrent2025 — presentNew Haven, CT
Auriga SpaceInvestorcurrent2023 — present
Voyager SpaceInvestorcurrent2022 — present
Array Labs (YC S22)Investorcurrent2022 — presentSan Mateo County, California, United States
constellrInvestorcurrent2022 — present
Ubotica TechnologiesInvestorcurrent2022 — present
OpteranVC Investorcurrent2020 — present
Nu QuantumInvestor Observercurrent2020 — present
Altitude AngelBoard Observercurrent2020 — present
SPRINT - SPace Research and Innovation Network for TechnologySteering Board2021 — 2023
Capital EnterpriseNon Executive Director2018 — 2021London, United Kingdom
JustInvestingCommercial & Investment Director - Co-Founder2013 — 2016London, United Kingdom
The Capital FundInvestment Director2012 — 2013London
YFM Equity PartnersInvestment Director2010 — 2013London, United Kingdom
London Seed CapitalInvestment Director2006 — 2013
London Business AngelsInvestment Director2008 — 2010London
London Seed Capital & London Business AngelsInvestment Manager2006 — 2007
University of Ulster (UK) - UUTechMarket Analyst2004 — 2006

Skills & more

Private Equity33Venture Capital54Angel Investing14Entrepreneurship16Business Strategy12Equities4Investments11Growth Capital2Corporate Finance3Corporate Development4Mergers & Acquisitions7Start-ups24

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FundingDue DiligencePortfolio ManagementEmerging MarketsRestructuringValuationStructured FinanceVenture FinancingStrategyAsset ManagementInvestor RelationsFinancial Structuring

Investment Management Certificate Part 1 (CFA Level 4) — CFA Institute

From Rob's professional profile.

Deals · 1

Xona Space SystemsBoard seat

via Seraphim Space · filed May 2024 · $30.7M raise

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

Colleagues at Seraphim Space

Aida Khalil

Programme Associate at Seraphim Space

Alessandro Braglia

Accelerator Programme Manager at Seraphim Space

Alexander Holt

Managing Director of Seraphim Space Enterprise at Seraphim Space

Andre Ronsoehr

Investment Partner at Seraphim Space

Andrea Seabrook

Executive Assistant at Seraphim Space

Ann Winblad

SSIT Investment Committee at Seraphim Space

Arndt Geiwitz

Operating Partner at Seraphim Space

Bob Wigley

Partner at Seraphim Space

Network1

Chris Gasteratos

Associate at Marathon Venture Capital

Investors connected to Rob in public investor directories — a warm-intro map.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Rob Desborough?: 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.
Where does Rob Desborough work?: Rob Desborough is Managing Partner & CEO (Seraphim Space Camp) at Seraphim Space.
What does Rob Desborough invest in?: Rob Desborough invests in AI & Machine Learning, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Defense Tech, Hardware, Space Tech.
What check size does Rob Desborough write?: Rob Desborough typically writes checks of $250K – $25M.
What boards does Rob Desborough sit on?: Rob Desborough holds tracked board seats at Xona Space Systems.
Where did Rob Desborough go to school?: Rob Desborough studied at University of Glasgow (Bachelor’s Degree, BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences); University of Strathclyde (PGDip - Post Graduate Diploma, Information Technology Systems); Blundell's School.

Same school

Also attended University of Glasgow55

Andreas SchropferHead of Finance at Brighteye Ventures Sarah MandersonLegal Director at Hoxton Ventures Kelsey BolanderAssociate — Business Ops & Partner Support at Energize Ventures Natalie JohnstonInvestment Principal at 4BIO Capital Lydia KwonVP Partnerships at DWF Labs Elena GuglielminiOperations Associate at Systemiq Capital

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Also attended University of Strathclyde60

ThomasGeneral Partner at Acadian Ventures Management, Llc Rupert LyleInvestment Director at Future Planet Capital Ross StrachanInvestor at Adara Ventures Youssef HounatAdvisor at Curiosity VC Angus ConroyInvestor at Scottish Equity Partners Calum PatersonInvestor at Scottish Equity Partners

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