Filip KocianSmartest guys in the room — Private Equity engagements in the space industryWhen the news broke about Maxar’s takeover, it seemed to me the role of Private Equity funds in the space industries is underappreciated.Feb 28, 20231Feb 28, 20231
Filip KocianHow space companies fail. Episode 1There is little existing coverage in understanding how space companies fail. This article is a contribution to fixing it.Dec 22, 2022Dec 22, 2022
Filip KocianMusings on space & strategyThis article is about formulating and applying a business strategy for space companies. Functioning strategy for a space company connects a…Dec 15, 2022Dec 15, 2022
Filip KocianSpace is not deadIn one line? Space is as open for new companies as ever before! Space is not dead.Nov 14, 2022Nov 14, 2022
Filip KocianConflicting perspectives in a world of space VC newcomerEvery new VC and founder on the fundraising market has to navigate many conflicting opinions. Valuations, NDAs, follow-ups; my two cents.Oct 9, 2022Oct 9, 2022
Filip KocianA few remarks on Apollo Fusion:Apollo Fusion was a company you would want to work for, full of smart people, fast-paced and working on world-class hardware.Sep 27, 2022Sep 27, 2022
Filip KocianSummer writing: How to be a good space market analyst?This is a polemic about space market analytics and what it takes to do it well. Part of my summer effort to think, research and write more.Aug 7, 20221Aug 7, 20221
Filip KocianOne year in UWC in Norway — ReflectionThe year I spent at UWC school in Norway has been certainly at the top of the most intensive and exciting experiences I have ever…Jun 25, 2021Jun 25, 2021
Filip KocianMay 2021 update on space funding dynamics.This article summarizes exits and investment rounds in the space industry, with a focus on 2021Q1 and extended coverage up to May.May 13, 2021May 13, 2021
Filip KocianBetter together. Mergers, Acquisitions and Investments in the space industry of 2020.Astroscale raising, SpaceX’s series N, recent trend of SPACs in the Space Industry. Rocket Launch industry in Europe. Article about M&A’s.Mar 11, 2021Mar 11, 2021