From Strategy to Sovereignty- Financing Europe’s Space Defence
On this episode of the Generation Space Podcast, host Leah Martin is joined by Rob Desborough, Partner at Seraphim, and Ed Phillips from the UK’s National Security, Strategic Investment Fund or NSIFF to explore why space technology is rapidly becoming a cornerstone of Europe’s defence strategy. With the UK ramping up defence spending and the EU launching its €800 billion “ReArm Europe” initiative, they discuss how commercial space capabilities, like secure communications, ISR, and satellite resilience, are shaping sovereign security. Tune in for an insightful dive into dual-use ethics, funding landscapes, and what success might look like for Europe’s space defence over the next five years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Portfolio Spotlight: Mike Gulla, CEO & Co-Founder of Adaptive Insurance
On this episode of the Generation Space Podcast, host Leah Martin sits down with Mike Gulla, CEO of Adaptive Insurance, a Texas-based startup revolutionising climate resilience through AI-powered parametric insurance. Fresh from closing a $5 million Seed round, Mike shares how Adaptive uses advanced climate data to help communities and businesses better manage climate risks. Joining the conversation is Lewis Jones, Generation Space’s VP of Investment, who offers insights on Adaptive’s role in the evolving climate tech space. Tune in for an eye-opening discussion on innovation at the intersection of climate, technology, and insurance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Role of SpaceTech in Solving Europe’s Security Dilemma
As geopolitical tensions intensify and the nature of warfare rapidly evolves, Europe faces an urgent challenge: how to build sovereign space capabilities fast enough to secure its future. In this timely episode, host Leah is joined by Mark Boggett (CEO, Seraphim Space), James Bruegger (CIO, Seraphim Space), and Marco Fuchs (CEO, OHB) to discuss the findings of Seraphim’s latest white paper on European defence readiness. Together, they explore the shifting geopolitical landscape, the rise of dual-use SpaceTech, and the critical need for accelerated policy, investment, and innovation to close Europe’s security capability gap. A must-listen for anyone invested in the intersection of space, technology, and global security. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Global Defence and Security: The Critical Importance of Rapid Access to Space
In this thought-provoking episode of the Generation Space podcast, we dive into the critical intersection of space access, defence, and national security. With defence budgets rising and geopolitical tensions intensifying, the need for rapid, reliable access to space has never been greater. Join host Leah as she speaks with two industry experts: Winnie, CEO of Auriga Space, a pioneering company leveraging electromagnetic acceleration to revolutionise satellite launches, and Rob, Partner at Seraphim, an investor dedicated to advancing SpaceTech solutions for national security.Together, they explore how commercial space companies are stepping up to address the evolving needs of defence, the challenges of integrating space-based technologies into military operations, and the trends shaping the future of space security investments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Portfolio Spotlight: Tristan Fletcher, CEO of Chai
In this episode of the Generation Space Podcast, we sit down with Tristan Fletcher, CEO of Chai Predict, alongside Seraphim Partner Andre Ronsoehr, to explore how AI-driven market intelligence is shaping the future of commodities and the space economy. From Chai's origins to its cutting-edge forecasting technology, we dive into its impact, market potential, and what’s next for the company. Tune in for an insightful Q&A on AI, innovation, and the power of predictive analytics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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