One of the main goals of the ESA Commercialisation Department is to mobilise a pool of influential financial market participants to develop and integrate informed Space investment decision-making capacity in the space domain, thereby increasing and facilitating access to finance for European space companies.
Expertice exchange
The members of the ESA Investor Network benefit from advice and support on matters including technical and market assessment of investments. Additional strategic initiatives benefitting both the investors and ESA can also be launched.
Investments
Members have access to exclusive opportunities stemming from ESA’s Business Incubation Centre and other ESA commercial programs, as well as dedicated investor days. Formal meetings involving General Partners can also be organised to facilitate exchange of information between investors and co-investments.
Community
By participating in ESA activities, selection boards and pitch competitions, members can gain early access to information and advice from technical experts. They also benefit to access to ESA’s wider network, including its partnerships with financial institutions.
Events
ESA is actively involved in the European Commission’s Cassini initiative and the European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA). And it has signed collaboration agreements with the European Investment Fund and the European Investment Bank for the benefit of investors willing to invest in Space-related enterprises. Capacity-building workshops help investors gain a better understanding of processes and markets. Investors are also regularly invited to various events involving the commercial space sector around Europe. This facilitates stronger links between national ecosystems and creates business opportunities.
