Raphael Roettgen, founding partner of E2MC (Earth-to-Mars Capital), explains how in-space manufacturing startups use microgravity, benefit from accelerators, and why they’re interesting investments.
Such an insightful read! This one really resonates with me as I am part of KickSky Accelerator (focused on SpaceTech) which is backed by E2MC and Riceberg Ventures.
I would love to share this interview further on my LinkedIn if that’s okay with you.
Great takeaway! "Even in venture investing, where early-stage companies often have no product, revenue, or profit yet, this discipline reminds you that ultimately a company has to have cash flows for intrinsic value to exist. They may reinvest all cash flows for many years in R&D and/or business development, which is fine, but the theoretical foundation for value has to be there."
Raphael’s perspective is interesting - after many years in finance, he still looks at startups through the basics: cash flows and real value, even when they’re just starting out.
Such an insightful read! This one really resonates with me as I am part of KickSky Accelerator (focused on SpaceTech) which is backed by E2MC and Riceberg Ventures.
I would love to share this interview further on my LinkedIn if that’s okay with you.
Thanks so much, Charu! Really glad it resonates with you - and of course, feel free to share!
Great takeaway! "Even in venture investing, where early-stage companies often have no product, revenue, or profit yet, this discipline reminds you that ultimately a company has to have cash flows for intrinsic value to exist. They may reinvest all cash flows for many years in R&D and/or business development, which is fine, but the theoretical foundation for value has to be there."
Raphael’s perspective is interesting - after many years in finance, he still looks at startups through the basics: cash flows and real value, even when they’re just starting out.
Absolutely!