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On the First Day of ISC 2024, the panel session entitled "India-Australia Collaborative Space Ventures " highlighted- achievements, challenges, and future prospects. They emphasized the importance of space situational awareness, focusing on tracking space debris to enhance safety and sustainability. The panelists advocated for a collaborative market approach rather than a competitive one, aiming for mutual benefits in space operations. Additionally, they discussed the critical role of venture capital funding in advancing the space sector and fostering innovation. Arvind Ramana (special Address) l Jeremy Hallet l Nashid Chowdhary l Subbarao Pavuluri l Venkat Pillay l Rajat Kulshrestha l Anirudh Sharma l Shireesh Pallikonda

🚀 Recap: AmplifiedSpace at #SpaceSymposium2024 This past week has been transformative for us! We are excited to showcase our mission and business capabilities through a series of new and renewed opportunities. Here are some of our key highlights by the numbers: ✨ Converted Opportunities: - Outlined 1️⃣ Statement of Work with a new customer. - Presented with 1️⃣ new flight opportunity. - Discussed 2️⃣ new Letters of Intent (LOIs). 🤝 Strategic Partnerships: - Celebrated the closure of 1️⃣ partnership. - Welcomed 1️⃣ New partnership. 💼 Investor Engagement: - Concluded 1️⃣ SAFE agreement. - Cultivated interests from 4️⃣ New Investors. 🌐 Community Contribution: - The leadership team dedicated 2️⃣1️⃣ volunteer hours to the Space Foundation. 🔗 Continued Conversations: - Advanced with 2️⃣5️⃣ key discussions needing further exploration. Stay tuned for more updates as we advance our mission to redefine the space infrastructure! 💘 📩 Want to learn more or get involved with AmplifiedSpace? - Reach out at info@amplifiedspace.com or connect on LinkedIn! #AmplifiedSpace #businessdevelopment #spaceindustry #spaceeconomy #spaceinfrastructure

The more I do business, rather than sit behind spreadsheets in an ivory tower, the more I realize perhaps the only metric that truly matters is ROIC. And in order to have long term above-average ROIC, one at minimum needs a return of the original capital that was started with... Which, also, means one needs a sustainable form of a competitive advantage to deliver above-average ROIC -> at minimum compared to benchmark industry standards. An adage in the space industry is to become a multi millionaire, start with a billion dollars and light the rest on fire. Capitalism is a brutal graveyard, so it’s always worth studying the few and very sparse winners (and also to not take oneself too seriously in the process). Michael Porter at HBS delivered the forefront thoughts on this topic many years ago, but lots in the world has changed since then… Time for an update on the true and few sources of modern competitive advantages, especially in the exceedingly competitive space industry? #spaceindustry #spaceeconomy #competitiveadvantage

In Q1, the space economy experienced a strong start to the year, particularly in the form of new investments. Let’s go!! If you’ve been following along for a while, you already know that I love Space Capital's Space Investment Quarterly report which explores different aspects of the space economy. With a saturation of available content, high quality insights and analytics like this really stand out to me. You can even segment past data within the report to check out trends from different time periods; pretty cool stuff. Overall, things are looking up for the space economy 🚀🛰️ https://lnkd.in/gThniQB3

This is a humorous and pithy article about the huge opportunities in the space economy that says many of the things I love to point out about how big the opportunities are. Hat tip to Chris Carvalho for sending it to me. #Stellar Ventures

Calling All Space Investors: A $1.8 Trillion Opportunity Awaits! 🚀 The final frontier is booming, and it's not just about exploration anymore. A new report by McKinsey predicts the space economy will reach a staggering $1.8 trillion by 2035, fueled by innovation and its impact across various industries. This presents a massive opportunity for private investment firms like ours to invest in groundbreaking space ventures. Here’s why we're excited ✅ Explosive Growth: The space economy is projected to grow at twice the rate of global GDP over the next decade. ✅ Beyond Traditional Markets: The growth goes beyond satellites and launchers, encompassing applications that touch every sector, from agriculture to logistics. ✅ Disruptive Potential: Space technology has the potential to revolutionize entire industries, creating significant value for investors. This report dives deeper into 3 critical questions that inform our investment strategy: 👉 Scale of the Space Economy: Understanding the market size by 2035 helps us identify high-growth potential. 👉 Key Growth Drivers: Pinpointing factors shaping the space industry allows us to target the most promising sectors. 👉 Beyond Business: We're looking at how space technology can address global challenges, aligning our investments with positive impact. The future of space is bright, and private equity can play a pivotal role. Are you a founder building a game-changing space venture? We'd love to hear from you. 🙌 Link to the full report in the comment. #SpaceEconomy #PrivateInvesting #Innovation #SustainableGrowth ANKIT SHRIVASTAVA https://lnkd.in/gpRCitdh

As the space economy takes off, investing in technologies that promise to connect worlds and expand markets presents an unprecedented opportunity. Get Drew W. take on how venture capital is powering the next wave of space innovation.

The Dawn of a New Frontier: Why Did the Commercialization of Space Happen? "...in recent decades, a shift has occurred - a shift that has slowly seen the reins of space exploration handed from government agencies to commercial enterprises. The commercialization of space is no longer a futuristic dream; it's happening now. But why? What kickstarted this transition from state-controlled missions to entrepreneurial ventures? The answer lies in a convergence of technological advancements, economic incentives, and visionary leadership..." READ the Discover Magazine article at 👉 https://lnkd.in/eQtgbM_W #commercialspace Image caption: The Dawn of a New Frontier: Why Did the Commercialization of Space Happen?

We’re on the verge of a second space race — what does this mean? 👀 It means a ton of opportunities for investors like you. That's why we've rolled out Space Week. 🚀 Republic has invested in key players of the space industry. Scroll through (👇) to see all the aerospace companies from the portfolio. We’ve compiled our analysis of this exciting sector, sharing our perspective on what’s driving it now, and what our outlook is in “The State of Space” report. 👩🚀 🔒 Access it here → republic.com/spaceweek Not investment advice. Investing is risky. Read risks here: https://lnkd.in/ecdXqqTy

We’ll admit it—we lucked out. Earlier this year, we were asked to hop on a call with Hélène Huby, the CEO of The Exploration Company, and present our vision for how their company could come to life. They were about to begin their Series B fundraise and needed help with content, narrative, and design. The Exploration Company is reshaping humanity’s future in space with their reusable and in-orbit refillable spacecraft, Nyx. Their mission: to make space exploration accessible, sustainable, and cooperative. It was a dream brief. In contrast to the cold and industrial aesthetics typical of the sector, our creative strategy was rooted in human emotion, warmth, and artistry, with references ranging from Fondation Maeght to Paul Rand’s IBM designs to early Apple and Olivetti ads. We called it ‘Space for Everyone’. There was a time when we as a species were optimistic about the future. When we believed we could do great things. When we went to the Moon and back with a computer not much more advanced than a modern-day calculator. We’re big believers in that optimism, and we need to get it back. Hélène and her fantastic team at The Exploration Company are doing just that, and we couldn’t be happier to share that today they have announced the closure of their $160 million Series B fundraise, one of the biggest space tech raises in Europe. 🚀 As we said, we lucked out. It’s been a privilege to partner with them, and today we’re starting to share some more of our work from this past year.