Talk:Space Capital
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Notability?
editI'm sceptical this topic meets notability standards, particularly WP:NCORP. The only thing that's preventing me from raising an AfD discussion is the regular report which Space Capital produces - it seems to be seen as authoritative and often quoted in the scientific press. I'd be interested in other opinions. Sionk (talk) 01:18, 24 June 2023 (UTC)
References
editChadson space (talk) 15:21, 8 August 2024 (UTC)
- Hi @Chadson space - you seem to have used the wrong edit request template here. "Edit Semi-protected" is for pages with elevated page protection levels. (Which this one isn't.) You're looking for "COI Edit Request." More info: WP:ER. PianoDan (talk) 17:01, 8 August 2024 (UTC)
- Thank you -- much appreciated Chadson space (talk) 17:09, 8 August 2024 (UTC)
Proposed edits
edit | Part of an edit requested by an editor with a conflict of interest has been implemented. |
I’m the Managing Partner of Space Capital and I would like to request several changes to our page.
Lead paragraph:
Revise the first sentence and replace the references to:
- Space Capital is an American venture capital firm based in New York City that invests in space technology companies.[1][2] The firm has backed more than 40 startups, including SpaceX, Planet Labs, Rocket Lab, Impulse Space, Astrobotic Technology, ICEYE, and Muon Space.[3]
Revise the second sentence and replace the references to:
- Space Capital is the parent brand of Space Angels, an online investment platform, and Space Talent, a career platform and central node for jobs in the space economy.[4][5][6][7]
Not done not convinced that a long list of companies backed makes sense as the second sentence of the lead, otherwise this seems functionally identical to the existing. Rusalkii (talk) 05:40, 27 August 2024 (UTC)
History section:
We are proposing a new section after History called Publications. Move current paragraphs #2 and #3 from History under the new section Publications (placed last on the page). That concludes the content for the new Publications section.
For the History section, please insert the following paragraphs and references prior to the current opening paragraph:
- Originally founded in 2007 as an angel investor network, the firm’s scale was limited by its informal structure.[8]
- In 2012, Chad Anderson became CEO and by 2015 transitioned Space Angels away from the decentralized investing model typical of angel networks, which Anderson claimed was “inefficient at best, dysfunctional at worst.”[8] In 2015, Anderson re-founded the company and launched its first special purpose vehicle (SPV) fund.[8][9][10]
Done. Except I removed the quote. Rusalkii (talk) 04:13, 27 August 2024 (UTC)
After inserting the above paragraphs, the current opening paragraph should now be the third paragraph in the section. Update the text and references to:
- In 2017, Space Capital[8][11] launched its first institutional venture capital fund of $16 million, with Tom Ingersoll joining as partner.[12] The firm has since grown to three funds and over $100 million under management.[13][14][15] Their investments are focused on space-based technologies such as GPS, geospatial intelligence, and satellite communications.[16]
- Done
Remove the Satellite Today reference from the last paragraph in the section that begins “On May 5, 2020…”
- Not done, I don't understand why you want this source removed. Rusalkii (talk) 04:13, 27 August 2024 (UTC)
Update the last paragraph to:
- In 2020, Space Capital formalized its brand architecture with Space Capital as the parent brand and Space Angels, an online angel investment platform, and Space Talent, a career platform and central node for space industry jobs, as its sub-brands.[6]
Partly done, didn't remove the source, as above. Rusalkii (talk) 04:13, 27 August 2024 (UTC)
- Hi there! In one of these edits, you added a footnote named ":12", but no citation exists with that name. Mabe you meant ":1", but I guess there could be some other problem. Can you clarify your intent, or maybe make a fix directly? -- mikeblas (talk) 17:14, 8 October 2024 (UTC)
- Hi mikeblas, here is the correct reference:
- Temkin, Marina (2019-07-11). "Twin funds Space Capital and Space Angels are betting commercial space sector takes off" < https://www.venturecapitaljournal.com/twin-funds-space-capital-and-space-angels-are-betting-commercial-space-sector-takes-off/>. Venture Capital Journal. Retrieved 2024-10-11.
- The existing reference ":5" is also an applicable reference here. Chadson space (talk) 12:09, 11 October 2024 (UTC)
References
- ^ Sheetz, Michael (2023-10-16). "Space sector investors followed government contracts in the third quarter, report says". CNBC. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
- ^ Alamalhodaei, Aria (2023-01-19). "Private investment in space dropped 58% last year, even with SpaceX, Anduril monster raises". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
- ^ "Space Technology Investment Fund | Portfolio | Space Capital". www.spacecapital.com. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
- ^ Sheetz, Michael (2022-10-06). "Investing in Space: Houston, we have job openings". CNBC. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
- ^ Sheetz, Michael (2020-04-24). "The US government is helping get cash to private space companies, replacing frozen venture capital". CNBC. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
- ^ a b "Space Angels Announces Branding Realignment and New $50 Million Venture Capital Fund". www.businesswire.com. 2020-05-05. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
- ^ Jewett, Rachel (2020-05-05). "Space Angels Rebrands as Space Capital". Via Satellite. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
- ^ a b c d "Space Angels, Multiple Equilibria, and Financing the Space Economy - Case - Faculty & Research - Harvard Business School". www.hbs.edu. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
- ^ Segran, Elizabeth (2017-01-01). "Four Out-Of-This-World Predictions For The Space Industry In 2017". Fast Company.
- ^ Jao, Carren (2014-10-16). "Meet the Entrepreneurs at the Forefront of the Space Race". Entrepreneur. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
- ^ "Tom Ingersoll Joins Space Capital Partners, Which Is Targeting $50m For First Venture Fund | Investment News | Trusted Insight". www.thetrustedinsight.com. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
- ^ "The Space Economy: Capitalize on the Greatest Business Opportunity of Our Lifetime | Wiley". Wiley.com. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
- ^ Anderson, Chad (2023-04-10). "Space Capital launches Fund 3 to continue investing at the intersection of space and tech". Space Capital. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
- ^ Dargan, James (2023-01-03). "Founder & Managing Partner of Space Capital Talks New Investments, Space Stocks & The Outlook for Space Ventures in 2023". Space Impulse. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
- ^ Anderson, Chad (2022-03-16). "Space Capital closes $32M for second institutional fund to continue investing at the intersection…". Space Capital. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
- ^ Sheetz, Michael (2023-10-19). "Investing in Space: On satellites, the invisible backbone of global industry". CNBC. Retrieved 2024-04-08.