Emerging Space Operators Have Different Financing Options, NSR Says
Emerging space operators have a variety of options for financing and need to be aware of the pluses and minuses of each and what they can mean for such issues as growth rates and strategic decisions, Northern Sky Research's Shivaprakash…
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Muruganandham blogged Sunday. He said venture capital is the single largest pool, accounting for 25 percent of funding, followed by strategic investors at 23 percent. Government entities and foundations make the largest number of investments in emerging space, at a lower funding amount, he said. The analyst said dedicated space funds in such nations as Japan, France and Luxembourg are expected to help drive space infrastructure growth through domestic companies. He said the launch sector is the biggest beneficiary of funding, with wealthy entrepreneurs, VC and strategic investors being active.