Alpine Space Ventures Secures €10 Million Investment from NATO Innovation Fund

Insider Brief:

• Alpine Space Ventures has announced a €10 million investment from the NATO Innovation Fund (NIF).
• The VC continues to build on its prior success including a landmark €60 million investment from the European Investment Fund (EIF) last year.
• The firm is well-positioned to drive transformative change with its seasoned investment team with over 50 years of collective experience in the space industry.
• Image credit: Alpine Space Ventures

Alpine Space Ventures, a prominent venture capital fund specializing in early-stage investments within the space sector, has recently announced a €10 million investment from the NATO Innovation Fund (NIF) as reported by EU-Startups. This strategic infusion of funds underscores a shared commitment between the VC and NATO to bolster Europe’s security and resilience through the advancement of cutting-edge space technologies.

Building on its prior success, including a landmark €60 million investment from the European Investment Fund (EIF) last year, Alpine Space Ventures continues to be well positioned to further accelerate the development and deployment of innovative space solutions. With a seasoned investment team boasting over 50 years of collective experience in the space industry, and backed by a network of entrepreneurial luminaries, including early SpaceX employees, the firm is poised to drive transformative change.

Already, Alpine Space Ventures has directed investments toward groundbreaking ventures including satellite manufacturers, K2 Space and Reflex Aerospace, space mobility pioneer Morpheus Space, carbon composite innovator Blackwave, and satellite energy solutions provider SourceEnergy.

Bulent Altan, Founding Partner at Alpine Space Ventures, emphasized the pivotal role of space technologies in addressing contemporary security challenges. He noted, “The investments we foster will not only enhance the Alliance’s technological capabilities but also propel the commercial space industry forward.”

Thorsten Claus from the NATO Innovation Fund echoed this sentiment, highlighting the importance of securing space and ground-based infrastructure for operations across various domains. He expressed confidence in Alpine Space Ventures’ expertise and technical depth, anticipating transformative outcomes within the space industry.

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