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Seraphim Space Closes Second Early-Stage Fund Above $100 Million With Public and Strategic Backing

UK government money with industry partners signals investor focus on AI-enabled, dual-use space technology.

Overview

  • Seraphim completed fundraising for Seraphim Space Ventures II after surpassing a $100 million target, with the firm declining to disclose the final size.
  • New commitments include the British Business Bank and the UK’s National Security Strategic Investment Fund alongside Arabsat, joining existing partners Eutelsat, SKY Perfect JSAT and NEC.
  • The British Business Bank invested $20 million as a cornerstone commitment, according to the bank’s co-head of funds.
  • The fund has already backed 17 startups across the United States and Europe since its 2024 launch, including AscendArc and Hubble Networks.
  • Seraphim reports more than $550 million in assets under management, support for 149 companies across 33 countries, a shift toward AI-driven and dual-use technologies, and cites the SpaceXxAI merger as validation of space’s role in digital infrastructure.