📣 One month after Emmanuel Macron's visit in Sweden, Expansion was at the French Embassy of #Stockholm to consolidate the French-Sweden friendship during a LP/GP meeting with our founding partners Charles Beigbeder, Ted E. and Ulf Palmnäs 👉 Thank you to our host, Etienne de Gonneville We are proud to strengthen our links with European players that allow us to keep supporting #space and #innovation 🚀 Erik Wijnbladh Christer Nilsson Cecilia Kellner Brian Cordischi Eléonore de Rose Szilvia Ödmansson Olivier Cuny Sandra Budimir Amaury Daignes Romain Andrieu-Guitrancourt Quentin Robert Marie Nicod
Expansion
Services financiers
Paris, Île-de-France 2 249 abonnés
Backing European Aerospace founders, from Pre-Seed to Series B
À propos
Created by Audacia and Rymdkapital, Expansion will be a 300M€ VC fund to support European Aerospace & Defence startups, from Pre-Seed to Series B.
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https://www.expansion-vc.eu/
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- Services financiers
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- 2-10 employés
- Siège social
- Paris, Île-de-France
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- Travailleur indépendant
- Fondée en
- 2022
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Encouraging liquidity events is critical for the success of space and startup ecosystems in Europe more broadly. This year, we saw the largest acquisition of a VC-backed space company in Europe ever, when Safran acquired Preligens for 220M EUR. While the benchmark has been scarce so far, large growth rounds of several European startups, the changing landscape of European primes and interest of non-space players in the industry suggest we will see more M&A in the European space sector going forward. Together with Quilty Space, Synergy Capital and esteemed guests, we prepared a webinar to explore the topic both from a macro and a practical point of view - with a market overview and sell-side, buy-side and investor one-on-one chats. Join us on Thursday at 3pm CET at this link: https://lnkd.in/e_AWjuDP
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🎉 Huge congratulations to our #portfolio company, ION-X, on raising €13 million in their latest #funding round! 🚀 This funding is a decisive milestone that will propel ION-X's groundbreaking #ion thrusters for small #satellites into industrial production. With this support, they are set to lead the charge in revolutionizing #space propulsion technology, targeting the production of 200 ion thrusters annually by 2028 at their upcoming facility in Île-de-France. ⚡Their #technology, which offers unparalleled efficiency and sustainability, is set to make a lasting #impact on the rapidly expanding small satellite market. 🌌 At Expansion we are very proud to have supported ION-X since 2022 and to witness their journey toward becoming an international leader in space mobility. Congratulations to Thomas Hiriart and the entire Ion-X team for this remarkable achievement! #Innovation #SpaceTech #VC #NewSpace #IonPropulsion #ExpansionVentures Charles Beigbeder Sandra Budimir Ted E. Ulf Palmnäs Quentin Robert Benjamin Pavie Charles Gueudet Oliver Prat-Stanford Filip Kocian 🎗️
* * * 📰 BREAKING NEWS 📰 * * ** It is a great privilege to announce that ION-X has officially secured a €13M series-A fundraising round ! This new funding will empower the company to build our first production facilities south of Paris, accelerate our commercial expansion in Europe and overseas, and continue to push the boundaries of space propulsion technology 📈 Our gratitude goes to our long-time investors Technofounders and Expansion for their renewed trust, as we happily welcome on board INNOVACOM, Région Ile de France, and European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA). We cannot wait to write the future of space propulsion with you 🚀 For more details, please read our official statement: https://lnkd.in/eDRHH7Ap #EUeic #eicAccelerator CNRS | CNRS Innovation | C2N - Centre de Nanosciences et de Nanotechnologies | Centre National d'Études Spatiales | European Space Agency - ESA | GIFAS - Groupement des Industries Françaises Aéronautiques et Spatiales | ASTech Paris Region | Bpifrance
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Glad to welcome leading VCs during the #abudhabifinanceweek, to speak about fundraising in MENA for #frenchtech Thank you #insead for kindly hosting and coorganizing the event And a special thanks to Valerie Hawley, Walid Mansour Pascal Dufour Roger Bassoul Benjamin Grolimund Julien Pageaud Ted E. Bernard-Louis Roques
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A great farewell to Rymdstyrelsens Director General Anna Rathsman, thank you for your inspiration and work for the Swedish National Space Agency and positioning Sweden on the EU map for Space and Space technology. It has been an honor to work with you. Thank you also to the moderators and speakers of the evening for inspiring talks on the future of Swedish Space; Christer Nilsson, Gabriel Delerin, Marcus Wandt, and our own Founding Partner Ted E.
Creator of radio, lover of idéas, futurist. Believer in asteroid mining, cultured food and an interplanetary economy. Space Evangelist.
I torsdags, avtackning av Anna Rathsman som idag gör sista dagen som GD för Rymdstyrelsen. Varmt tack för allt Anna, det är en ära att få ha lärt känna dig under denna relativt korta tid jag befunnit mig i rymden! Du är en inspiration på alla sätt. Talade under avtackningen gjorde bland andra Astronomisk Ungdoms Gabriel Delerin som skapade gåshud med sitt brandtal om Sveriges rymdframtid. Ted E., Expansion om vikten av svensk ekonomi till svensk rymd och Marcus Wandt, Saab som är med på att förverkliga Gabriels och allas vår dröm! 🚀🔴 Snart kan vi svara ja på frågan Har vi åkt till Mars än?
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🌍✨Next week, we will be at the #EO Commercialisation Forum which brings together #industry leaders, government representatives, and #investors shaping the future of #Earth Observation in #Frankfurt. If you're attending, don’t miss the chance to hear Quentin Robert, Principal at Expansion share his valuable insights on Earth Observation in the "EO Investor Perspective" session on Day 2 of the #forum. 💡 Are you attending the #event? We're always looking forwards to connecting with industry peers, #exploring new opportunities, and contributing to the #discussions that shape the future of EO commercialisation. Charles Beigbeder Sandra Budimir Ted E. Ulf Palmnäs Benjamin Pavie Filip Kocian 🎗️ Oliver Prat-Stanford Charles Gueudet Eléonore de Rose
𝐋𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 to ensure your participation in the European Space Agency - ESA's 𝐄𝐎 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦, taking place on 𝟐𝟕-𝟐𝟖 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 at KAP Europa in Frankfurt, Germany. On the second day of the event, three sessions will focus on the growing demands from government sectors and their potential to drive the commercialisation of Earth Observation (EO). The first session “𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐎” will feature the following speakers: • Michele Castorina, Head of the ESA Φ-lab Invest Office • Peggy Fischer, EO Third Party Missions Manager at ESA • Alex MacDonald, Chief Economist at NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration • Catharina Bamps, Policy Officer at the EU Space Programme Copernicus • Sonia Santos, Senior Project Officer at the European Maritime Safety Agency • Christian Holzleitner, Head of the CLIMA.C3 Unit at the European Commission • Christina Borchmann, Director of CAP Strategic Plans I at the European Commission During the second session, representatives from the European Commission, ESA, ESA Member State Delegates, industry and investors will explore strategies to stimulate consistent growth in Europe to become the worldwide EO commercial leader. The following speakers will lead the discussion: • Dominique Gilleron, Head of ESA Earth Observation Projects Department • Giuseppe Borghi 🌍🛰️🇪🇺, Head of the ESA Φ-lab Division • Godela Roßner, Head of Earth Observation at German Aerospace Center (DLR) • Jana Hecker, Partner at Einstein Industries Ventures • Gianluigi Baldesi, Head of the ESA Ventures and Financing Office • Catharina Bamps, Policy Officer at the EU Space Programme Copernicus • Markus Moeller, Member of the Executive Committee at OHB SE • Martin Langer, CEO and CTO of OroraTech The third session, “𝐄𝐎 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞” session will address the private and public investors' perspectives, followed by a presentation about the ESA Investor Platform. The session will feature the following investors from the Earth Observation commercialisation sector: • Hugo Gonzalez, CEO, TheSpaceBuilder • Lena Stache, Investment Analyst, DTCF | DeepTech & Climate Fonds • Quentin Robert, Principal, Expansion Ventures • Nirwan Tajik, Growth Equity Investor, Revaia • Christina Vogt-Sasse, Investment Associate, MIG Capital Read more and 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐲 𝟏𝟕 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫: https://lnkd.in/d2q7_ZFF #EarthObservation #EO #SpaceIndustry #SpaceInnovation #EU #SpaceCommercialisation
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Expansion founding Partner Ted E. in the panel to share insights on funding dynamics for spacetech ventures. Congratulations everyone for a successful event.
The #Space #Investors #Dinner, hosted by the European Commission's DG DEFIS, EUSPA - EU Agency for the Space Programme and European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA), brought together visionary investors and cutting-edge space innovators for an unforgettable evening. With 100 carefully selected start-ups and investors from the #EIC and #CASSINI matchmaking, the event provided a unique platform to forge impactful partnerships at the Space Tech Expo Europe 2024. Attendees shared invaluable insights on scaling strategies for Series B, C, and D funding while connecting with some of Europe’s most promising space ventures. This exclusive networking opportunity played a pivotal role in driving collaboration and accelerating growth within Europe’s thriving space innovation EU Space ecosystem. Do you want to join #CASSINI matchmaking as well? Join here: https://lnkd.in/e_xyxwPg Stella Tkatchova David Jelínek Ekke Van Vliet Ugo Celestino
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🌌 Luxembourg Space Week 2024 - Newspace Europe 🌌 📢 PROGRAMME SPOTLIGHT 📢 Embracing a childhood dream, changing the world, making the most of a booming economic sector. there are many reasons to start a space business. But let’s face it, space is hard, and a (good) idea is not enough. So, what does it take to get launched in space? That’s what will be discussed reflecting on experienced panellists who accompanied start-ups along their journey towards space. Join our esteemed speakers Carolyn Belle, Pierre Festal, Ted E., Olivier ZEPHIR, PhD. and Juliette Pertuy for a fascinating discussion on the topic! 🙌 Make sure to secure your seat before the deadline! 👉 https://lnkd.in/ei5jHE_Z #spaceindustry #LUSpaceweek #innovation #conference
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🚀 We’re proud to support Zephalto, a bold #startup in our #portfolio, as they revolutionize space tourism! 🌌 With their sustainable stratospheric balloon, #Celeste, Zephalto is bringing the awe of near-space travel to more people, offering an #eco-friendly, #luxury journey to the edge of space. Their commitment to innovation aligns perfectly with our mission at Expansion to support pioneering companies reshaping the future of the #space industry. We’re proud to be part of Zephalto’s journey and can’t wait to see them expand the boundaries of tourism! 🌍✨ #VentureCapital #SpaceTourism #SustainableInnovation #Zephalto Charles Beigbeder Sandra Budimir Ted E. Ulf Palmnäs Quentin Robert Benjamin Pavie Filip Kocian 🎗️Oliver Prat-Stanford Charles Gueudet
🌌 Zephalto featured in the press! We’re thrilled to share that Zephalto’s vision for experiences at the edge of space was recently highlighted in numerous media, including Le Figaro! The latter captures our ambitious journey toward stratospheric flights at 25 km altitude, where we combine the unforgettable experience of overview effect with industrial & scientific research. Zephalto is pushing boundaries, making the stratosphere more accessible than ever before. We’re proud of our team and partners for helping to bring this vision to life! 👉 Read the full article in French and explore more about our mission in the comments GROUPE MAGELLIM La Région Occitanie / Pyrénées-Méditerranée CNES Expansion M CAPITAL #DareTheDream #Innovation #Stratosphere
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Here at Expansion, we are in awe of the #groundbreaking work being done by the European Space Agency - ESA. The first #images from their #Euclid telescope were revealed last week and they are #breathtaking! This stunning #data will help us unravel some of the #universe's biggest mysteries: dark matter, dark energy and the expansion of the #cosmos. It's an exciting time for those of us #passionate about space #innovation and the vast #opportunities it presents. 🎥🔭 As #venture capitalists focused on #spacetech, we are beyond excited by the potential this brings for #future advancements. With projects like Euclid pushing the boundaries of what's possible, we're #excited to see how many bright minds will be #inspired and consider entering the #space sector. They're building the #future!🌌👨🚀 Congratulations to the entire European Space Agency - ESA team and everyone involved in making this extraordinary achievement a reality! 🚀🌌 The best is yet to come! Charles Beigbeder Sandra Budimir Ted E. Ulf Palmnäs Quentin Robert Benjamin Pavie Oliver Prat-Stanford Charles Gueudet Filip Kocian 🎗️ #ESA #EuclidTelescope #DarkEnergy #SpaceTech #VC #FutureOfExploration
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