S5 EP4: The Future of Space Finance
Series 5
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
Episode Host
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.
Outer-Orbit
What does it take to turn space tech into a thriving commercial industry?
In this bonus episode of Outer Orbit, host Dallas Campbell speaks with Manjari Chandran-Ramesh, Partner at Amadeus Capital and a new Non-Executive Director at the Satellite Applications Catapult. Together, they explore how investment in deep tech areas like AI, robotics, and quantum is shaping the future of the UK space sector. With a background in engineering and machine learning, and experience with early Google driverless car projects, Manjari brings a unique lens to the conversation on emerging technology and venture capital.
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