S5 EP4: The Future of Space Finance

Series 5

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In this episode we’re following the money and exploring investment in the UK space sector.

Together, we’ll discuss what it takes for UK space companies to scale, the criteria investors use to assess value and manage risk, and where the smartest money is headed – from AI applications to in-orbit infrastructure. We’ll unpack the landscape, challenges, and opportunities facing investors in this high-stakes, high-potential industry.

Episode Guests

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Manjari Chandran-Ramesh

Partner

Amadeus Capital
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Nayen Pankhania

Investment and Strategic Finance Director

Satellite Applications Catapult
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Shruti Iyengar

Early-Stage Deep Tech Investor

Future Planet Capital

Episode Host

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Dallas Campbell

Broadcaster and Writer

Dallas presents some of television’s most popular factual programmes, his immersive documentaries lift the curtain on our human planet, giving audiences of all ages and backgrounds an exclusive backstage pass to some of the world’s most fascinating stories, ideas and places.

Beyond television, Dallas is an author, speaker, and ambassador for STEM education. He works closely with several major outreach initiatives which help kids across the UK think creatively about technology and innovation. He works internationally with the British Council’s FameLab project, designing and running workshops for early career academics, helping them hone their science communication skills.

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