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Space investing goes mainstream as VCs ditch the rocket science requirements
Seven Seven Six's Katelin Holloway represents non-technical VCs pouring billions into space startups, betting operational chops will trump aerospace degrees as the industry shifts from rockets to lunar mining and orbital manufacturing.
VCs can be a nervous lot, and defense spending – knowing the U.S. government provides a reliable customer base and validation for emerging technologies – gives them greater confidence in the commercial viability of space ventures. For Interlune, Holloway envisions potential exits including strategic acquisitions by aerospace or defense giants, energy company purchases, or even a government buyout given the national security implications that she describes. Holloway’s background – from public school teacher to Pixar script supervisor to Reddit’s VP of People & Culture to venture capitalist – highlights the broader skill sets these companies actually need.
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