Explorer 1 Fund

Explorer 1 Fund invests in companies that are fundamental to the growth and success of the new space economy, covering all verticals within the sector — including satellite technology, space exploration, launch propulsion, in-space manufacturing, and related infrastructure. The firm was founded in 2021 and is based in Venice, California. Its team combines over 32 years of experience at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), 10 years of aerospace engineering experience at Boeing and Blue Origin, and over 20 years of institutional investing experience across early-stage venture and public equities. Explorer 1 targets early-stage ventures — primarily Seed and Series A — providing not just capital but strategic guidance and access to a broad network of industry leaders, with the goal of fueling visionary entrepreneurs and contributing to a sustainable and prosperous space economy.