Simon Drake
InvestorManaging Director at Space Ventures Investors
Germany
Writes $100K β $5M checks Β· typically $1.5M
About
Co-founder of Space Ventures Investors, established in 2014.
Experience
- European Space Ventures AGChief Executive Officercurrent2025 β presentFrankfurt, Hesse, Germany
- Lunar Resources Registry UGChief Executive Officercurrent2020 β presentFrankfurt, Hesse, Germany
- Space Ventures InvestorsManaging Director, Co-Founder and Partnercurrent2014 β presentFrankfurt Am Main Area, Germany
- Verhaert New Products & Services NVMember of Copernicus Incubation Expert Panel2019 β 2020
- Space Commodities Exchange, Inc.Chief Executive Officer2019 β 2020
- Deep Blue GlobeSpace Start-up Mentor: Business Development2017 β 2018Darmstadt Area, Germany
- Absoe Pty LtdMarketing Manager2011 β 2013Brisbane, Australia
- White Label SpaceCommerical Manager - Volunteer2010 β 2012Global
- Tellja GmbHInternational Business Development2009 β 2010Frankfurt Am Main Area, Germany
- jaronSearch Manager2008 β 2009
- Houlihan LokeyContent for Pitches2007 β 2008London, United Kingdom
- AquentFreelance Ad Copy, Branding, Design and Writer2005 β 2008London, United Kingdom
- Goldman SachsPresentations Assistant2004 β 2006London, United Kingdom
- University of New South WalesManager Print Production2002Sydney, Australia
Education
- Design College AustraliaDiploma, Advertising Design1993 β 1994
- Anglican Church Grammar School1985 β 1992
Skills & more
Web 2.03Google Adwords2Due DiligenceSoftware Quality AssuranceSEO23Marketing16Newsletters12Technical Writing7Search Advertising6Social Media5Digital Strategy3Online Marketing7
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Social NetworkingStrategyNew MediaOnline AdvertisingProject ManagementManagementLead GenerationBusiness DevelopmentSocial Media MarketingSEMCopywritingPublishingLanguages German
- Diploma in Advertising Design β Design College Australia
From Simon's professional profile.
Shared employers
Also worked at European Space Ventures AG1
Also worked at Houlihan Lokey75
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 CapitalBrooke GoebelVice President at Five Elms Capital
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Also worked at Aquent2
Also worked at Goldman Sachs1,186
Josh KushnerFounder & CEO of Thrive CapitalFred EhrsamCo-founder and Senior Advisor at Paradigm; founder of NudgeMatt HuangCo-founder and Managing Partner at ParadigmNiki PezeshkiGeneral Partner at Felicis VenturesChris BischoffInvestment Team at General CatalystDamir BecirovicInvestor at Index Ventures
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