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Alpine Space Ventures is an industry insider-led venture capital firm exclusively investing in early-stage companies in the space sector.

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„Reflex Announces Shipment of First Commercial Satellite“

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„K2 Space will fly its extra-large satellite for the first time in 2026“

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„Morpheus expands production in new Dresden factory“

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„Alpine Space Ventures closes first fund to grow the space economy on both sides of the pond“

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„Carbon fiber specialist Blackwave raises $6.6 million behind line of ready-to-ship satellite tanks“

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„K2 Space, a startup with SpaceX veterans building monster satellites, raises $50 million“

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We have the vision to build an ecosystem of rockstar companies united in shaping the future of the space industry. Together, we drive progress, share knowledge, and push the boundaries of space technology, fostering a tightly-knit community to push the sector to the next level.

Portfolio Companies

We are invested in a focused portfolio of start-ups in the space (enabled) industry

Satellites

K2 Space | Torrance — USA

K2 Space is developing extremely large satellite platforms for next-generation super heavy launchers, which will significantly reduce launch costs and eliminate satellite mass constraints. Their satellite platforms deliver unprecedented power levels at low cost.

„We are the newest to have joined the Alpine Space Ventures portfolio and yet we have already benefited from having them behind us beyond their financial commitment. Bulent is a tremendous addition to our board, and we could not be happier to have Alpine Space Ventures on our cap table.”

Karan Kunjur
Founder & CEO

Satellites

Reflex Aerospace | Berlin — Germany

Reflex Aerospace designs and manufactures payload-specific satellite platforms 4x faster than historically possible. Their optimized design process and high degree of vertical integration allows customers to field mission-critical satellite capabilities faster.

“Since day 1, Alpine Space Ventures has convinced us through their depth and industry experience. Their technical expertise, understanding of market dynamics, and network are beyond anything we have seen so far in the industry.“

Walter Ballheimer
Founder & CEO

Components

Blackwave | Munich — Germany

Blackwave designs and manufactures high-performance composite structures for the space industry. Their commercial off-the-shelf carbon-overwrapped pressure vessels (COPVs) provide cost-efficient gas storage solutions for launchers and other spacecraft.

“Through Alpine Space Ventures’ network, we gained our first customers in the US. On top of that, our team benefits tremendously from our exchange with their tech team. We solve complex technical problems much faster.”

Bastian Beherens
Founder & CEO

Components

Morpheus Space | Dresden — Germany

Morpheus Space designs and manufactures electric propulsion systems for satellites and offers satellite operators a space mobility platform for mission analysis and design. Their ecosystem for satellite mobility helps operators to maximize the utility of their space assets.

“We could not have wished for a better lead investor for our series-a. The team’s input on topics such as production scaling and their network and embeddedness in the European space ecosystem add tremendous value to our business.“

Daniel Bock
Founder & CEO

Components

Source Energy | Longmont — USA

Source Energy designs and manufactures turnkey solar power systems for spacecraft. Their standardized solar modules and foldable arrays are commercially available off-the-shelf simplifying supply chains, reducing costs and time to orbit, and streamlining integration.

„Alpine Space Ventures has been a fantastic partner for Source. Their deep industry knowledge and expertise have been crucial in helping position us to reach our full potential. We’re excited to have them on our cap table.“

Phil Keller
CEO

Experienced team,
50+ years in industry

Our team has over 50 years of NewSpace industry experience, providing real-world expertise and valuable industry connections to support your journey.

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Bulent Altan

Founding Partner
Bulent, a space industry veteran, was key in establishing SpaceX’s avionics department and served as Vice-President overseeing the company’s Falcon and Dragon vehicles and early Starlink efforts. During his more than two decades in the industry he led significant advancements in aerospace including launchers, capsules, communications systems and more. Linkedin
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Joram Voelklein

Founding Partner
Joram is an entrepreneur and investor with a finance background, involved in innovative and emerging industries. He has a proven track record of identifying and investing in promising opportunities, particularly in the NewSpace industry, supporting companies through critical growth phases and successful public offerings. Linkedin
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Catriona Chambers

Technical Director
Catriona spent most of her career at SpaceX, joining in 2005 and staying until 2021. With engineering degrees from Oxford and Princeton and a brief stint in oil and gas industry, she contributed to major achievements, held key roles, and led the Starship avionics. She managed a team of 90, building talented engineers, strategists, and technicians. Linkedin
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Lynn Zoenen

Principal
Lynn is a NewSpace industry leader with a strong track record in NewSpace business development, sales, and strategic advisory roles. Her expertise includes leading European sales for ispace, creating an UN governance framework for space resources at the Hague International Space Resources Working Group, and co-founding Moonarch to support NewSpace ventures. Linkedin
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Sven Meyer-Brunswick

Principal
Sven is a seasoned space industry executive with an engineering background and experience in fundraising and communications. Before joining the team, he grew a space company from seed funding to stock market debut, leading over a dozen capital market transactions, including listings on the German and Nasdaq stock exchanges. Linkedin
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Christina Kotzur

CFO
Christina, a CFA charterholder, has extensive experience in private equity, venture capital, and renewable energy. She has been CFO at Odewald KMU and Everwood Capital, as well as investment director at TRUMPF Venture and asset manager at Thesan Capital. Christina excels in financial reporting, transactions, fundraising, and supporting startups. She holds a dual degree in International Business Administration from ICADE and the European School of Business. Linkedin

Partnerships

We are working with and are supported by an extensive network of partners that are shaping the future of the space industry.

The NATO Innovation Fund (NIF) is an inaugural EUR 1 billion venture capital fund supporting ambitious founders to secure the future for the Alliance’s one billion citizens. Operating as a standalone VC, leading both early stage and fund-of-funds investments NIF backs Alpine Space Ventures since 2024.

“In line with NIF’s confidence in the role of space in an enduring future for the Alliance, our fund-of-fund investment in Alpine Space Ventures aligns with our commitment to the security of space and ground-based infrastructure, crucial for operations across land, air, sea, and cyber domains.”

Thorsten Claus
Partner & DeepTech Investor NIF

The European Investment Fund (EIF) advances EU priorities like competitiveness, innovation, and sustainability and is among the investors of our fund since 2023. The EIF`s investment is backed by the EU space CASSINI initiative and InvestEU programme, as well as Germany`s ERP-funds.

“Space has become the source of very important technological developments, and its importance will only continue to grow in the next decade. This opens up significant potential for profitable investments and also adds a powerful tool to the arsenal to tackle so many of the problems we are facing, most notably climate change. That’s why, at the EIF, we are proud to support advanced technology investors like Alpine Space Ventures to further boost European capabilities in the NewSpace sector.”

Marjut Falkstedt
CEO EIF

The ESA Zero Debris Charter aims for debris-neutrality by 2030. The initiative unites global space entities by setting measurable targets to minimize space debris advancing space safety and sustainability. We are among the inaugural signatories of the charter and the first fund to commit to its goals.

„We are glad to have Alpine Space Ventures among the inaugural signatories of the charter, taking an active position on sustainable space operations. It takes all players in the ecosystem to facilitate a zero-debris future for the space industry, and we are thankful that Alpine Space Ventures took the leap as the first VC to join the charter.“

Quentin Verspieren
Space Safety Programme and
Protect Accelerator Coordinator

CASSINI Investment Facility enables space and deep-tech investments in the European Union by supporting Venture Capital funds aiming to make the most transformative investments in startup companies.

„Alpine Space Ventures has profound industry insights and is driving innovation forward in the European space ecosystem. It was selected for CASSINI Investment Facility by the European Investment Fund in 2023. The fund is a valued partner to the CASSINI initiative led by the European Commission and engages actively with the space startup ecosystem.“

The NewSpace Initiative by BDI unites over 90 startups, space companies, industry associations, and firms to drive the digital transformation of Germany’s economy through space applications, fostering collaboration across sectors and industries. We are a long-term supporter of the initiative.

„We are incredibly fortunate to have Bulent Altan and the Alpine Space Ventures team as part of the BDI New Space Initiative. Their firsthand experience in witnessing, living, and building the initial wave of commercialization in the U.S. space industry brings invaluable insights to our network aiming for the same change in Europe. As Europe embarks on its own path towards space commercialization, their expertise and leadership are crucial in helping us navigate this exciting frontier.“

Matthias Wachter
Managing Director NewSpace

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We invest in teams with the mindset, grit, and dedication to build rockstar products.

We get excited about scalable technologies with massive commercial potential in their target industries. Typically, that is not your favorite sci-fi gadget but the 10x improvement of a solution in an existing market with the potential to grow substantially.

Investment philosophy

We invest in teams driving innovation in space (enabled) industries.

New Space

The space industry is undergoing a radical transformation with reduced launch costs, commercial-off-the-shelf products and increased industrialization. If you are riding this wave it is worth reaching out to us.

Tech expertise

Our team offers 50+ years of real-world experience in NewSpace, with industry connections and hands-on expertise. We’ve built systems, products, teams, and companies in this industry knowing what it takes to succeed.

Full value chain

We aim to maximize space’s utility on Earth by investing in the full value chain of space-based connectivity & data: from components and satellite manufacturing to their operation, service provisioning, and data processing. If you’re building essential space (enabled) applications, you might be a good fit for our portfolio.

Early stage

We usually invest in early stage companies with an established customer pipeline and initial revenues from first product versions. It never hurts, though, to reach out to us at earlier stages so we can track your progress over time.

Investment volume

We typically invest up to €5 million initially, are happy to lead rounds, and don’t mind being your first VC on the cap table. As you scale, we provide follow-on financing and a network of VCs eager to invest in the space domain.

Focused portfolio

We build a focused portfolio of no more than 15 startups, investing in teams with market insight, strong customer focus, and that leverage rapid iteration. If you’re both technically top notch and business-savvy, we’d love to work with you!

Events

USA / Mountain View
SmallSat Symposium 2025
04/02/25
Germany / Munich
Munich Security Conference
14/02 – 16/02/25
USA / Washington, D.C.
SATELLITE conference
12/03/25
USA / Colorado Springs
National Space Symposium
07/04/25
Germany / Berlin
Deep Tech Momentum
13/05 – 15/05/25
Germany / Berlin
GITEX Europe
23/05/25

You can meet us in person at industry events and trade shows where we frequently share insights on panels, keynotes, and in masterclasses.