Raphael Roettgen is the founding partner of E2MC, a space-focused early-stage venture capital firm with over 25 space investments to date. E2MC is also a co-founding entity of two accelerators: KickSky, India’s first space accelerator, and the new Orbital Edge accelerator in the United States.
Besides his VC role, Raphael is a co-founder and CEO of Prometheus Life Technologies, a Swiss space biotech startup focused on the development of organoids in microgravity environments.
Professional Contributions
Raphael is a prominent voice in the space economy, contributing through multiple channels:
- Education: He lectures on space entrepreneurship and finance at several prestigious institutions, including the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology at Lausanne (EPFL), the International Space University (ISU), and Nova Business School.
- Media: He hosts the popular Space Business Podcast.
- Literature: He is the author of “To Infinity,” an introductory book exploring the nuances of the space economy.
Background and Expertise
Previously, Raphael held senior roles at global investment banks and hedge funds and was a fintech entrepreneur in Brazil. His multidisciplinary expertise is backed by an impressive academic record:
Space Studies: International Space University (ISU), where he also serves as a governing member.
Finance: Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Machine Learning: PUC-Rio.
