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Andreas is an expert in deep-tech and space innovation with a background in venture building and early-stage startup support across Europe. He has rich experience at the intersection of entrepreneurship and disruptive technologies, and now leads the SpaceFounders Acceleration Program.

Antonello is a venture capital expert and startup specialist, with over 20 years’ experience supporting early-stage innovation in deep tech, fintech, and space. He’s led investment and acceleration programs across Europe. As MD Italy, he supports startup selection, mentoring, and engagement with institutional and ecosystem partners.

Quentin has deep expertise in Aerospace & Defence investments. He helped create the European VC fund Expansion, leading 14 first investments and contributing to portfolio monitoring, fundraising and corporate structuring. He began his career in strategy consulting at Archery after graduating from ESCP Business School in Paris. At SpaceFounders, he serves as Managing Director for France, overseeing the program and fostering key partnerships.

With a background in private equity and an enthusiasm for all deeptech related topics, Alexandre leads SpaceFounders’ investment activity. He previously worked in infrastructure investment at Omnes Capital.

With a background in metrology, optical systems and remote sensing, Andrea has two decades’ experience across engineering leadership, project management and business development in the space sector. At SpaceFounders, she’s the point of contact for mentors, and helps identify promising new startups we might support.

Davide is a space industrial policy expert with experience working with the European Space Agency to support commercialisation and open innovation. He routinely advises institutions and companies on strategy and venture building. At SpaceFounders, he connects startups with key players across the European space ecosystem.

With years of experience in journalism and a background in corporate communications, Leon brings storytelling and strategic thinking to the table. At SpaceFounders, he creates content that sparks curiosity, builds trust, and puts our startups in the spotlight.

Chiara holds a degree in Economics for Arts, Culture, and Communication from Bocconi University. She joined the Fintech District in 2020, helping establish the Milan Fintech Summit and leading community and events initiatives. She supports communications at SpaceFounders, creating content that engages the ecosystem.

Paul is passionate about space and has gained experience through internships at ESA and a consulting role at Novaspace. A Sciences Po student and Université Paris-Saclay graduate, he specialized in defense and space law. At SpaceFounders, he works across several areas, particularly in investment-related topics and supporting the development and execution of the startup acceleration program.