BlackRock

BlackRock is a global investment management corporation founded in 1988 and headquartered in New York City. It provides a diverse array of services, including investment advisory, risk management, and asset management across various asset classes and sectors, such as real estate, energy, and technology. The firm manages funds for a wide range of clients, including large institutions and individual investors, focusing on delivering tailored investment solutions to help secure better financial futures. BlackRock operates through its subsidiaries, including BlackRock Capital Investment Advisors, which offers investment advisory services, and BlackRock Private Equity Partners, which specializes in direct and fund investments in private equity and venture capital. With a strong emphasis on both public and private markets, BlackRock’s expertise spans multiple strategies and geographic regions, making it one of the world's largest asset managers, with trillions of dollars entrusted to its care.

Keith Anderson

Vice Chairman, Chief Investment Officer and Co-Founder

Joseph Auriemma

Managing Director, Private Equity

Cailey Barker

Portfolio Manager and Director, Natural Resources and Thematic

Paul Braude

Chief Investment Officer and Head, Direct Private Opportunities

Joseph Chalom

Managing Director, Head of Strategic Ecosystem Partnerships

Al DeFurianni

Vice President

Antonio DeSpirito

Managing Director and Global Co-Chief Investment Officer, US Fundamental Equities

Audrey Delorenzo

Vice President

Michael Dennis

Managing Director and Head of Alternatives Strategy and Capital Markets

Raja Hussain

Director

Robert S. Kapito

President and Director

Colm C. Lanigan

Managing Director at BlackRock Long Term Private Capital

Courtney Lynfield

Vice President, Long Term Private Capital Product Strategy

Samir Menon

Managing Director and Portfolio Manager, BlackRock Private Equity Partners

Sara Morgan

Managing Director of Multi-Asset Strategies and Director

Nathalie von Niederhäusern

Managing Director

Niall O’Sullivan

CFO

Jean-Christophe Rey

Managing Director and Head of Private Credit, Alternative Specialists (EMEA)

Spencer Rhodes

Managing Director, Private Markets at BlackRock

Ladell Robbins

Managing Director

Jeffrey Rosenberg

Managing Director and Senior Portfolio Manager, Systematic Fixed Income

Neeraj Seth

Managing Director and Hrad of Asian Fixed Income

Matt Singer

Managing Director

Scott Snell

Co-head of the US CLO business and Director

Paul Taylor

Venture Partner

Guillaume Vandewalle

Director Infrastructure Debt EMEA

Zachary Viders

Managing Director and Portfolio Manager, Global Credit Opportunities

Celia Yan

Managing Director and Head of APAC Private Credit

Yan Yang

Managing Director

Past deals in Space Industry

Planet

Post in 2021
Planet Labs, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company specializing in Earth imaging and analytics. Founded by former NASA employees in 2010, Planet operates the largest fleet of compact, high-capability satellites designed to image the entire planet daily. This extensive satellite coverage provides customers with unprecedented access to geospatial insights, enabling them to make informed decisions based on real-time data. Planet's offerings include a diverse range of satellite imagery and analytical solutions, all accessible through an online platform equipped with tools for data analysis. With additional offices in Germany and Canada, the company serves a global network of customers and partners across more than 100 countries, delivering market-leading geospatial imagery for businesses, governments, researchers, and journalists. Planet's mission is to make visible and actionable the changes occurring on Earth, providing crucial information to understand the physical world.

Ursa Major

Series C in 2021
Ursa Major Technologies, Inc. specializes in manufacturing propulsion solutions for the microsatellite and nanosatellite launch market. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Berthoud, Colorado, the company develops advanced engines, including the Ursa Major Hadley and the Ursa Major Ripley. These propulsion systems are primarily composed of materials that are over 80% additively manufactured, utilizing innovative manufacturing techniques to optimize part creation. Ursa Major's propulsion engines operate on liquid oxygen and kerosene, providing aerospace clients with high-performance, cost-effective, and reliable solutions for launch and hypersonic applications.

Sierra Space

Series A in 2021
Sierra Space is focused on advancing the accessibility of the space economy through the development of innovative space transportation and technologies. The company is known for its Dream Chaser, a reusable winged commercial spaceplane designed to conduct cargo supply and return missions for NASA, with operations expected to commence soon. Dream Chaser can deliver significant payloads to the International Space Station and facilitate the rapid return of valuable research data to Earth. In addition to its transportation capabilities, Sierra Space provides a range of orbital services to commercial and government entities, supporting national security and defense initiatives. The company also specializes in various subsystems related to solar power, mechanics, environmental control, life support, propulsion, and thermal management, offering comprehensive space-as-a-service solutions tailored to meet the evolving demands of the new space economy.

Loft Orbital

Series B in 2021
Loft Orbital Solutions Inc. is a company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in providing comprehensive services for the deployment and operation of satellite payloads. Founded in 2017, Loft Orbital offers an end-to-end solution that includes satellite platform integration, launch booking, and regulatory compliance. The company utilizes a standardized microsatellite bus, which simplifies the deployment process and reduces costs, allowing clients to focus on their specific missions rather than technical complexities. In addition to satellite management, Loft Orbital also provides financing and insurance solutions to mitigate risks associated with space access. Through its innovative platform, the company aims to democratize access to space, making it more reliable and affordable for customers looking to launch small satellites.

Rocket Lab

Post in 2021
Rocket Lab Ltd. specializes in designing and manufacturing rocket and space systems, focusing on low-cost and efficient payload deployment. Founded in 2006 and based in Auckland, New Zealand, the company offers a variety of technologies, including carbon composite materials, thermal protection products, recovery systems, propulsion systems, and electronic systems for avionics and communication. Its flagship orbital launch vehicle, Electron, aims to transform the space industry by providing dedicated, high-frequency launches tailored for the growing small satellite market. Rocket Lab's innovations are geared towards making space access more affordable and accessible.

Spire

Post in 2021
Spire Global, Inc. specializes in satellite data services, leveraging a constellation of nanosatellites to provide advanced analytics in maritime, aviation, and weather tracking. The company's key products include Spire Sense, which offers ship tracking data for various applications such as trade monitoring and search and rescue, and Spire Stratus, which delivers global weather information. Spire's machine learning and analytics tools assist clients, including mining companies, governmental agencies, and port operators, in tracking vessels and monitoring environmental conditions. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Spire Global also has offices in Glasgow and Singapore, ensuring real-time global coverage and data insights for informed decision-making.

Joby Aviation

Post in 2021
Joby Aviation, LLC is an electric mobility company focused on developing fully electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft aimed at transforming air transportation. Founded in 2009 and based in Santa Cruz, California, the company specializes in creating a 5-seat aircraft that utilizes advanced electric propulsion technology. Joby Aviation emphasizes innovative design through its expertise in composite airframe fabrication, aerodynamic analysis, high-performance electric motor development, and state-of-the-art battery pack design. The company's mission is to provide a safe, quiet, fast, and affordable air-transportation service, contributing to a significant shift in personal mobility.

Astra

Post in 2021
Astra Space, Inc. is a rocket launch company based in Alameda, California, that designs and builds rockets for satellite delivery and launch services. Founded in 2004 and rebranded in 2016, Astra specializes in offering online reservations for payload deliveries to sun-synchronous and low inclination orbits. The company provides dedicated launch services for payloads ranging from 50 kg to 150 kg, targeting a reference orbit of 500 km. Astra operates test facilities to support its operations and aims to facilitate frequent access to space.

SmartSky Networks

Debt Financing in 2019
SmartSky Networks, LLC provides a 4G LTE based air-to-ground network for business aviation. The company’s products includes SmartSky 4G LTE and SmartSky LiTE. It has a strategic partnership with Avidyne Corporation. SmartSky Networks, LLC was formerly known as Jetpool Ventures, LLC. The company was incorporated in 2011 and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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