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European Space Agency

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An intergovernmental organisation created in 1975 to shape Europe's space capability and ensure investments deliver benefits to citizens.

Portfolio

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companies


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BirdsEyeView

BirdsEyeView provides high speed natural catastrophe modelling for insurers using artificial intelligence and climate data.

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Orbex

Orbex develops space rockets and launch services for small satellites.


Team

Thilo Kranz

Thilo Kranz

Commercial Space Transportation Programme Manager

Thilo brings extensive experience in space transportation and aerospace programmes, having held leadership roles at the European Space Agency and the German Aerospace Center.

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Recent investments

Seed
£1.0M

The funding round was led by the European Space Agency, alongside Big 5 Investors, InsurTech NY and ACF Investors.

"This capital injection will be used to fuel growth in the London and US Property and Casualty markets, and to accelerate the development of our Exposure Management and natural catastrophe modelling capabilities. This progress will be critical for improving the speed and quality of underwriters risk selection and exposure management — critical considering the increasing frequency and severity of global climate change-induced natural disasters."
— James Rendell, CEO and Founder
Seed
£200K

The insurtech startup has raised seed funding from SFC Capital and the European Space Agency to develop its technology and grow the team.

"The insurance industry is changing and adapting to the world as it evolves. Climate change is a challenge for many industries and it is innovative technology like BirdsEyeView that will help the industry to move forward. We are very excited to be a part of BirdsEyeView’s growth journey and look forward to supporting the team in as many ways as possible."
— Ed Stevenson, Investment Manager