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Alpine Space Ventures: Venture capital firm investing in early-stage space infrastructure technologies for the space industry, focused on Europe and the U.S.
Alpine Space Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Munich, Germany, that invests in space infrastructure technologies across European and United States markets. The firm targets the entire value chain of satellite connectivity, Earth observation, and sustainable space operations, backing startups developing critical hardware and software components. The organization manages a €170 million debut fund, representing one of the largest first-time venture vehicles dedicated globally to the space sector. This initial fund received significant institutional backing, including a €60 million commitment from the European Investment Fund and capital from the NATO Innovation Fund. The firm maintains a concentrated portfolio of five companies, directing capital toward emerging aerospace manufacturers such as K2 Space, Isar Aerospace, and Morpheus Space. Alpine Space Ventures was founded in 2020 by Bulent Altan and Joram Voelklein.
Key people at Alpine Space Ventures.
Alpine Space Ventures is a Munich-based venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments in the space technology sector, particularly within the NewSpace industry. Their mission is to support startups developing scalable, commercially viable technologies that contribute to the industrialization and commercialization of space. The firm invests primarily in European companies but also considers opportunities in the U.S., focusing on companies with established customer pipelines and initial revenues. Key sectors include satellite manufacturing, space components, ground infrastructure, and space-enabled data services. Alpine Space Ventures leverages deep industry expertise, including over 50 years of combined experience with significant ties to SpaceX, to provide not only capital but also strategic support to its portfolio companies, which include K2 Space, Reflex Aerospace, Morpheus Space, Blackwave, and Source Energy[1][4][5].
Founded in 2020 in Munich, Germany, Alpine Space Ventures was established by industry insiders with extensive backgrounds in space technology and venture capital. Founding partners include Bulent Altan and Joram Voelklein, among others, who brought decades of experience from companies like SpaceX. The firm emerged from a recognition of the growing commercial opportunities in space, especially following SpaceX’s success in reducing launch costs and opening satellite markets. After personal investments in startups like Isar Aerospace, the founders launched Alpine Space Ventures to build a dedicated fund to accelerate the space economy on both sides of the Atlantic. They closed their first fund in mid-2024 with €170 million ($184 million), making it the largest first-time VC fund focused exclusively on space globally[1][4][6].
Alpine Space Ventures is riding the wave of the NewSpace revolution, a trend characterized by dramatically reduced launch costs, the use of commercial off-the-shelf components, and the industrialization of space infrastructure. This timing is critical as satellite constellations, spaceborne connectivity, and space data services are rapidly expanding markets. The firm’s focus on practical, scalable technologies positions it well to capitalize on these market forces while avoiding direct competition with dominant players like SpaceX. By backing companies that build essential components and services for the space economy, Alpine Space Ventures is helping to shape the commercial space ecosystem in Europe and beyond, fostering innovation and accelerating the sector’s growth[1][4][5].
Looking ahead, Alpine Space Ventures is poised to deepen its influence in the space investment landscape by continuing to back breakthrough technologies that enable the space economy’s expansion. Trends such as satellite mega-constellations, space data analytics, and ground infrastructure development will likely shape their portfolio focus. Their strong industry ties and strategic approach suggest they will remain a key player in bridging European and U.S. space markets, potentially expanding their fund sizes and portfolio breadth. As the space sector matures, Alpine Space Ventures’ role as an industry insider-led VC will be crucial in guiding startups through commercialization challenges and scaling opportunities, reinforcing their position at the forefront of NewSpace innovation[4][5].
Key people at Alpine Space Ventures.
