Expansion Ventures

Expansion Ventures
Description: Expansion Ventures is a pan-European private venture capital firm dedicated to supporting startups in the aerospace and defense sectors. With offices in Paris and Stockholm, the firm focuses on fostering innovation and growth within these industries through strategic investments and support
Contact:
Key People:
  • Charles Beigbeder ,
  • Sandra Budimir,
  • Ted Elvhage,
  • Ulf Palmnäs,
Portfolio:
Stage Focus: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B
Geographical Focus: 272
External Info: Expansion Ventures is a Paris and Stockholm-based venture capital firm launched in 2022, focusing on European Aerospace & Defense startups from Pre-Seed to Series B stages.The firm has secured an initial tranche of €100 million, with a significant €60 million investment from the European Investment Fund (EIF), aiming for a final closing of €300 million.Expansion Ventures has already made 19 investments, including companies like Latitude, HyPrSpace, Aldoria, and The Exploration Company, covering areas such as micro-launchers, satellite constellations, in-orbit services, and decarbonized aviation.The firm operates with a warehousing structure called Geodesic SAS, which has been active since late 2021, allowing for early deployment of capital and acceleration of its investment strategy.Expansion Ventures is part of the European response to the funding gap in the space industry, aiming to propel European technological sovereignty in strategic sectors.
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