Rob Desborough
General Partner, Seraphim Space Fund
United Kingdom

Rob is General Partner in the Seraphim Space Fund.  Seraphim is a leading specialist investor in SpaceTech and manager of the London Stock Exchange listed Seraphim Space Investment Trust Plc, where Rob is heading up the early-stage investments.

He is a co-founder and CEO of Seraphim Space Camp Accelerator, which was launched in 2018, and is now among the world’s leading accelerator programmes for SpaceTech start-ups. Under Rob’s guidance the Seraphim Space Accelerator has graduated 81 SpaceTech start-ups, which have collectively raised $300m in co-investment syndicated from over 90 venture capital investors.

Rob has over 20yrs in technology Venture Capital in both investment and operational roles from start-up and university spin-out through to early-stage, growth, development, and IPOs. Prior to Seraphim he was Investment Director at at YFM Equity Partners.

He is a fund representative on the boards of Xona Space Systems, Altitude Angel and other early-stage investments. Rob holds a BSc (Hons) in BiomedicalSciences from the University of Glasgow and a Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) inInformation Technology Systems from the University of Strathclyde.

Frequently asked questions
Do I need prior space industry experience to enroll?
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No, our course is designed to accommodate both beginners and experienced investors.

What is the format of the course?
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The course is hybrid, featuring online sessions, recorded lectures, and optional in-person events in London and Silicon Valley.

Can I access materials after the course ends?
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Yes, participants receive access to course recordings, materials, and the curated digital library.

Will there be networking opportunities?
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Absolutely! We’ve scheduled multiple networking sessions, including breaks, luncheons, and evening mixers to ensure plenty of time for connecting with fellow attendees. The course also includes exclusive pitch days, and community events.

Can I cancel or transfer my membership?
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Cancellations are accepted up to 7 days before the course commences, with a full refund. You can transfer your membership to another attendee by contacting our support team.