Jules Varma

Commercialisation @ European Space Agency (ESA). Focus on space policy/economy. Views are my own

[Jules Varma @JulesvV]

@SineadOS1 @eugen_dimant Good times!!

[European Space Policy Institute (ESPI) @ESPIspace]

There are still 9 days left to apply to our 2 open vacancies for ESPI Leads in Green & Climate, and Industry & Finance. More information at
https://t.co/QyRjbFfOAx

[European Space Policy Institute (ESPI) @ESPIspace]

New #job opportunities at ESPI We're #hiring (x2) ESPI Leads in 🌳Green & Climate, and 💶 Industry & Finance!

More information on both positions and the application process at
https://t.co/QyRjbFfOAx

[SpaceNews @SpaceNews_Inc]

Getting real about space business models https://t.co/4EOyEraiDq

[Jules Varma @JulesvV]

Tough time to raise capital as a space start-up, but maybe less so in #Japan?

👉Increased role of Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) and public-private investment funds such as the #INCJ
👉 Role of banks, with 50% of loan principal guaranteed by Gvt agencies (SME support Japan)

[Garrett Reim @garrettreim]

In November, I went to Japan to report on the country's space startups. Several cutting-edge companies are emerging. 🛰️🌏

This is my special report on Japan's 'New Space' startups:

https://t.co/LYrT3fdnsa

[Jules Varma @JulesvV]

I got to moderate session 3 of the 15th #BBESpaceConf, which tackled the topics of EU space innovation, technology, and skills dvlpt.
All critical components in strengthening EU #sovereignty, #resilience, and #prosperity and in defining the EU's future role as a #spacepower

[Jules Varma @JulesvV]

@fikocian porkchop.

[Jules Varma @JulesvV]

@LionnetPierre @aravind_raves @ESPIspace Why exclude Spire and Planet?

[Jules Varma @JulesvV]

Yesterday marked the end of @ESPIspace 16th Autumn Conference. I was honored to be the moderator of a terrific panel during which we discussed the constellations of tomorrow, the future of demand, and the importance to remain critical when facing unreasonable expectations.

[Jules Varma @JulesvV]

@aravind_raves Great thread!

[European Space Policy Institute (ESPI) @ESPIspace]

Meet more of our Autumn Conference speakers!

🔹 David Dana, @EIF_EU

🔹 Renato Krpoun, @SBFI_CH

🔹 Olivier Lemaitre, @ASDEurospace

Are you interested in registering for the 16th ESPI Autumn Conference? Learn more and register here: https://t.co/b1W4fMpcEO

[Jules Varma @JulesvV]

The new brief takes a look at :

- The reliance on private investment in Europe
- The risks behind some New Space business models
- The critical role of the public sector in Europe
- What to expect

[European Space Policy Institute (ESPI) @ESPIspace]

Our latest brief, “Towards a slowdown of European New Space Investment,” is now available!

Learn more: https://t.co/GOEs6FF93M

[Jules Varma @JulesvV]

€50.5 Million acquisition of @NanoAvionics by @kongsbergasa at a 100 percent basis of €65 Million. An interesting benchmark for other potential European New Space acquisitions out there

https://t.co/bxXhOqWwct

[Jules Varma @JulesvV]

Happy to say that ESPI has published the 4th edition of Space Venture Europe.

This is now the third space venture report that I have personally led and am proud to say that it goes significantly beyond the scope of past editions.

[European Space Policy Institute (ESPI) @ESPIspace]

Space Venture Europe 2021 is now available!

The new edition of Space Venture Europe provides a complete overview of #entrepreneurship and #private #investment trends in the #European #space sector.

Learn more: https://t.co/kqb03QgSBH

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[Jules Varma @JulesvV]

@spacecasetayl0r You should. It really picks up pace during season 3!

[Jules Varma @JulesvV]

@LionnetPierre @aaronburnett @JeffCrusey @ESPIspace @aravind_raves @SciGuySpace @pbdes @JasonRainbow I also agree that it is a more relevant comparison. However, it is difficult getting access to that kind of consolidated data

[Jules Varma @JulesvV]

The comparison of private investment with public space budgets in the US is quite impressive.

Reaching 20% of the total civil/military US space budget in 2021, private investments increasingly complement well public budgets.

Data from @ESPIspace

[Jules Varma @JulesvV]

@aravind_raves Is there anything commercially interesting on the mitigation side?

[European Space Policy Institute (ESPI) @ESPIspace]

Our latest report, Space #Environment Capacity: Policy, regulatory and diplomatic perspectives on threshold-based models for #space #safety and #sustainability, is now available.

You can learn more about it and download a copy here: https://t.co/DTDL2Gpsjq

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