Rob Desborough

Rob Desborough is the Managing Partner at Seraphim Space, based in London, England, where he oversees the firm's global space-technology investment strategy. Prior to his venture capital career, he served as the Chief Executive Officer of the UK Space Agency from 2019 to 2022 and held operational roles in satellite communications at Airbus Defence and Space and Inmarsat. At Seraphim Space, Desborough manages over $190 million across multiple funds, directing early-stage investments into a portfolio of more than 50 companies focused on satellites, propulsion, and earth observation. In 2024, he led the closing of Seraphim's Space Fund II at $100 million and was previously appointed to the UK Space Sector Council in March 2023. His career centers on bridging government policy, corporate aerospace, and venture ecosystems to advance commercial space infrastructure and sustainability.