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Explorer 1 Fund

Explorer 1 Fund

Venice, Californiaexplorer1fund.space

Overview

Explorer 1 Fund invests in companies that are fundamental to the growth and success of the new space economy . By providing financial support and resources to these companies, Explorer 1 Fund is actively shaping the future of the space industry and positioning itself as a leader in this exciting and expanding market .

Year Founded

2021

Portfolio Companies

7

Investments

Explorer 1 Fund investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Ursa MajorNov 2023Series D ExtensionLead
Lynk GlobalJun 2023Series A ExtensionCo-investor
Continuum Space SystemsJun 2023SeedCo-investor
Radian AerospaceJan 2022SeedCo-investor
Lunar OutpostMay 2022SeedLead
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Key People

Daniel Kleinmann

Founder & Principal

Leon Alkalai

General Partner

Daniel W.

Principal

Sector & Stage Mix

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Investment Activity

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FAQ

Where is Explorer 1 Fund based?

Explorer 1 Fund is headquartered in Venice, California, United States.

When was Explorer 1 Fund founded?

Explorer 1 Fund was founded in 2021.

How many portfolio companies does Explorer 1 Fund have?

Explorer 1 Fund has 7 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in Explorer 1 Fund's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Ursa Major, Lynk Global, Continuum Space Systems, Radian Aerospace, Lunar Outpost.

What was Explorer 1 Fund's most recent investment shown here?

Explorer 1 Fund's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Ursa Major in 2023.

What sectors does Explorer 1 Fund focus on?

Explorer 1 Fund focuses on Frontier & Industrial Tech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Telecommunications & Networking, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce.

What company stages does Explorer 1 Fund focus on?

Explorer 1 Fund typically invests at the Early stage.

What is Explorer 1 Fund's AUM?

Explorer 1 Fund's assets under management are estimated between $0.0 and $50.0M.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersVenice, California
Year Founded2021

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