Space Capital
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Venture capital |
| Founded | 2017 |
| Headquarters | New York City , United States |
Key people | Chad Anderson (CEO), Tom Ingersoll (Partner) |
| Products | Venture capital funds, investment platforms |
| Website | spacecapital |
Space Capital LP is a venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments solely within the realm of space-related technologies. Established in 2017 and headquartered in New York City, Space Capital serves as the overarching brand for Space Angels, an online platform for angel investment, and Space Talent, a dedicated career portal for opportunities in the space sector.
History
The company began in 2007 as an angel investment network, but its informal setup restricted its growth potential. In 2012, Chad Anderson took on the role of CEO, and by 2015 he restructured Space Angels from a loosely organized investment group into a formal entity by launching its inaugural special purpose vehicle (SPV) fund.
By 2017, Space Capital introduced its first institutional venture capital fund totaling $16 million, with Tom Ingersoll joining as a partner. The firm has since grown to manage three funds exceeding $100 million in assets. Investment efforts concentrate on space technologies such as GPS, geospatial intelligence, and satellite communication systems.
In 2020, the company clarified its brand hierarchy, establishing Space Capital as the parent entity overseeing Space Angels and Space Talent as subsidiary brands.
Publications
Starting in 2017, Space Capital began issuing quarterly reports covering developments and investment trends within space startups, referring to the 2010s as the entrepreneurial era of space exploration. These reports have been acknowledged by both the United States Secretary of Commerce and the Vice President of the United States during National Space Council sessions.
On March 18, 2020, Space Capital collaborated with Silicon Valley Bank to publish "The GPS Playbook," which projects investment prospects over the next ten years across three rapidly expanding fields: GPS, geospatial intelligence, and space-based communications.