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April 22, 2024 | JCN NewswireEstimated reading time: 1 minute
NEC Corporation announced a strategic investment in "Seraphim Space Venture Fund II," a pioneering venture capital fund specializing in the space industry and operated by Seraphim Space, the most prolific investor globally in this domain.
Seraphim Space boasts a distinguished portfolio comprising over 100 space-related startup companies, covering a spectrum of stages from seed to later stages. Their investments span the entire space ecosystem including upstream (satellite manufacturing, launch, space stations, return to earth logistics and in-orbit services such as debris removal) to downstream (utilization of satellite data in areas such as climate and sustainability, telecommunications, IoT, positioning and navigation).
Seraphim Space Venture Fund II, in which NEC is investing, was created to support the next generation of early-stage space companies worldwide seeking funding.
"NEC has long been involved in space-related business, including the development and manufacture of satellites," said Etsuko Hirose, General Manager, Aerospace and National Security Business Planning Department, NEC. "To further expand its business, NEC aims to foster collaboration with Seraphim Space portfolio companies across both upstream and downstream sectors, thereby advancing our global space-related business. This investment in Seraphim Space Venture Fund II underscores NEC’s unwavering dedication to advancing innovation and harnessing its potential for the betterment of society."
Mark Boggett, Chief Executive for Seraphim Space Manager LLP, said: "We are delighted to have NEC, a leading global information technology and electronics corporation, as a key investor in the fund."
Boggett elaborated on the growth potential of the space sector, highlighting the myriad technological advancements driving innovations across industries. "The space sector's rapid expansion presents unprecedented opportunities for disruptive growth and consolidation. The Seraphim Space Venture Fund II is uniquely positioned to support the next generation of space startups, including those emerging in fast-growing Asian markets."
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