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Simon Drake

InvestorFounder

Managing Director at Space Ventures Investors · Founder and CEO at Space Fortress Europe

Germany

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

FoundedSpace Fortress Europe

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531 people in our graph share verified history with Simon — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

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About

Co-founder of Space Ventures Investors, established in 2014.

Founder and CEO at Space Fortress Europe

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Space Fortress Europe's investors · 1

Space Ventures InvestorsFrankfurt

Experience

  1. European Space Ventures AGChief Executive Officercurrent2025 — presentFrankfurt, Hesse, Germany
  2. Lunar Resources Registry UGChief Executive Officercurrent2020 — presentFrankfurt, Hesse, Germany
  3. Space Ventures InvestorsManaging Director, Co-Founder and Partnercurrent2014 — presentFrankfurt Am Main Area, Germany
  4. Verhaert New Products & Services NVMember of Copernicus Incubation Expert Panel2019 — 2020
  5. Space Commodities Exchange, Inc.Chief Executive Officer2019 — 2020
  6. Deep Blue GlobeSpace Start-up Mentor: Business Development2017 — 2018Darmstadt Area, Germany
  7. Absoe Pty LtdMarketing Manager2011 — 2013Brisbane, Australia
  8. White Label SpaceCommerical Manager - Volunteer2010 — 2012Global
  9. Tellja GmbHInternational Business Development2009 — 2010Frankfurt Am Main Area, Germany
  10. jaronSearch Manager2008 — 2009
  11. Houlihan LokeyContent for Pitches2007 — 2008London, United Kingdom
  12. AquentFreelance Ad Copy, Branding, Design and Writer2005 — 2008London, United Kingdom
  13. Goldman SachsPresentations Assistant2004 — 2006London, United Kingdom
  14. University of New South WalesManager Print Production2002Sydney, Australia

Skills & more

Web 2.03Google Adwords2Due DiligenceSoftware Quality AssuranceSEO23Marketing16Newsletters12Technical Writing7Search Advertising6Social Media5Digital Strategy3Online Marketing7
+12 moreSocial NetworkingStrategyNew MediaOnline AdvertisingProject ManagementManagementLead GenerationBusiness DevelopmentSocial Media MarketingSEMCopywritingPublishing

Languages German

  • Diploma in Advertising Design — Design College Australia

From Simon's professional profile.

Colleagues at Space Ventures Investors

Adrian Kingsford
Investor at Space Ventures Investors
Kevin Mac Gowan
Founding Partner, Director at Space Ventures Investors
Thomas Lazaridis
Partner, Non-Executive Director at Space Ventures Investors

Frequently asked questions

Who is Simon Drake?
Co-founder of Space Ventures Investors, established in 2014.
Where does Simon Drake work?
Simon Drake is Founder and CEO of Space Fortress Europe and Managing Director at Space Ventures Investors.
What check size does Simon Drake write?
Simon Drake typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
What companies did Simon Drake found?
Simon Drake founded Space Fortress Europe.
Where did Simon Drake go to school?
Simon Drake studied at Design College Australia (Diploma, Advertising Design); Anglican Church Grammar School.

Founder mafias

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Shared employers

Also worked at European Space Ventures AG1

Kevin Mac GowanFounding Partner, Director at Space Ventures Investors

Also worked at Houlihan Lokey183

Richard GuVice President at March Capital PartnersGrace ChenVP of Finance at Sierra VenturesJason KwonPrincipal at Marlin Equity PartnersSahib GillAssociate at Marlin Equity PartnersJim BarsnessInvestor at FortySix Venture CapitalHelen LinInvestor at At One Ventures

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Also worked at Aquent9

Chris MoodyPartner at Foundry Group investing in technology companiesBarnaby DorfmanCTO-in-Residence at Mainsail PartnersMike BifulcoFounder at CraftworkMichael DavidVice President of Operations at IdonateEric WaldingerChief Revenue Officer at EmployBrad HillExecutive Officer at Gloo Holdings

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Also worked at Goldman Sachs2,000

Josh KushnerFounder & CEO of Thrive CapitalFred EhrsamCo-founder and Senior Advisor at Paradigm; founder of NudgeMatt HuangCo-founder and Managing Partner at ParadigmTarek MansourCo-founder & CEO of KalshiColin WebbFounder & CEO of Avatar RoboticsJeppe RindomCo-founder & CEO of Pleo

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