Escape Velocity: Building an Investable Space Startup
You know how to build the technology. What does it take to build a company investors will back?
Join us during Seattle Space Week for breakfast and a candid conversation with venture capital investors about turning technical expertise into an investable space startup. Whether you’re an engineer exploring an idea or an early founder preparing to raise, hear what investors look for, what gives them pause, and what you can do before your first pitch.
We’ll explore:
What gets funded: How VCs evaluate the team, technology, market, and potential to scale.
What to prove first: The technical milestones, customer evidence, and business fundamentals that build investor confidence.
How to pitch: Translate complex engineering into a compelling business case and avoid common fundraising mistakes.
How to get started: What to prioritize while moving from employee to founder, and when to begin investor conversations.
Bring your questions, meet fellow builders, and connect with investors over breakfast. You don’t need a company or a pitch deck to attend.
VC Panel
Cameron Borumand, Founder and General Partner, FUSE
Jordan Baker, Managing General Partner, Athenaeum Ventures
Stefan Kalb, Managing Partner, Massive Tech Ventures
Host and Moderator
David Niu, Founder and Host, FrontierBeyond
Agenda
8:00 AM · Breakfast, Arrival & Networking
8:30 AM · Welcome & Introductions
8:35 AM · Moderated VC Panel
9:05 AM · Audience Q&A
9:30 AM · Closing Remarks & Networking
10:00 AM · Event Concludes
Breakfast provided. Space is limited. Registration is required and subject to approval.
With support from our event sponsors:
Threadline Wealth: A Seattle based independent wealth advisory firm serving executives, founders, and business owners, bringing together investment management, tax strategy, and estate planning. Proud to support the future of the space economy.
Baker Tilly: An advisory, tax, and assurance firm helping organizations across 30+ industries turn performance insights into strategic advantage. With capabilities spanning risk, tax, and operations, the firm serves the unique needs of the middle market.
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