how we
can help you accelerate
The leading VC-led accelerator
Seraphim Space Accelerator
Acceleration on a global scale. Supporting the journey of the world's leading SpaceTech startups from Pre Seed to Series A
Testimonials
Timeline
Phase 1
Educate and Validate
Week 1 - Launch Week - startup meet partners; introductory workshops
Week 2 - Validation Week - workshops and presentations the investor pitch
Week 3 - Product and Storytelling; startups reshape their business proposiitons
Week 4 - Dragons Den - star ups pitch to Seraphim investment team for feedback
Phase 2
Refine
Week 5 - Strategy - Working with Primes, IP etc.
Week 6 - Midpoint Review - progress evaluations
Week 7 - Fundraising - materials, dataroom management, forecasting, etc.
Week 8 - Growth - teams meet Seraphim alumni / porfolio
Phase 3
Showcase
Week 9 - Prep Week - Pitch. Pitch. Pitch. Final training before in-person events
Week 10 - US Week - events and networking
Week 11 - Break
Week 12 - Europe Week - events and networking
Week 13 - Seraphim Founders Platform goes LIVE
Seraphim Space accelerator
Is the world leading VC led accelerator with a focus on SpaceTech
Bringing in-depth industry expertise to get Seed and Pre-Series A SpaceTech companies “investment ready” while facilitating relationships with some of the world’s leading Space Corporates and Agencies.
Our accelerator is uniquely positioned to meet the demands of specialist startups operating in the space sector. We bring all the key stakeholders in SpaceTech ecosystem together to genuinely accelerate startups.
Investment raised
775m+
Accelerated startups
119
Countries represented
30+
Successfully funded post programme
70%
Avg. post accelerator raise
$4m
Unique investors in our alumni
300+
Navigating New Space
with Data Driven Clarity
How do you know what good looks like unless you have a whole-earth view? New for 2025 is our Insights service. We’ve aggregated our investment data and corporate knowledge from the past decade, to give a global view of the SpaceTech ecosystem to help corporations, governments, agencies, and universities make the right decisions around their space investments, strategies, activities, and research. You can find out more here.
How to apply
Complete an online application
Applications open 11th Dec '24- 2nd Feb '25
Approx. 20 mins
First round interviews
10th Feb - 14th Feb 25'
An interview with a member of the accelerator and investment teams
Second round interviews
17th Feb - 21st Feb 25'
An interview with Rob Desborough (General Partner and Chair of the accelerator)
Acceptance offer
24th Feb - 28th Feb '25
Congrats, you’re in!
Meet the
Seraphim Space Ambassador Network
Expert Support for SpaceTech’s Next Big Innovations
The Seraphim Ambassador Network is an exclusive SpaceTech community of experienced industry professionals, investors, and entrepreneurs. Ambassadors provide vital knowledge and connections to help Accelerator startups grow, often becoming trusted allies. Over time, their support may expand into formal advisory or investment roles.
Who we’re working with
Seraphim Space Accelerator Partners
Startup Pitch Platform
From Science Fiction to Science Fact
Join our interactive Startup Pitch Platform to learn more about our latest cohort.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What are the eligibility criteria for the Accelerator?
The Accelerator is open to SpaceTech startups at Pre-Seed to Series A stage, ideally with a functioning prototype (TRL 5+), strong technical leadership, and a scalable commercial model.
Do you take equity for Accelerator participation?
Yes. We take a small equity stake in each participating startup. In return, founders receive access to expert-led workshops, one-on-one mentoring, investor introductions and global exposure.
What TRL (Technology Readiness Level) do you support?
We typically support companies between TRL 5–9. This includes technologies with early validation that are preparing for commercial deployment and scale.
Do I need to be based in the UK to apply?
No. The Accelerator is international by design. We’ve supported founders from more than 30 countries, and encourage applications from anywhere in the world.