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Tom Ingersoll
Board Member / CEO Consultant
Tom Ingersoll is a Managing Partner at Space Capital, a seed-stage venture capital firm that invests exclusively in space-based technologies.13 He joined the firm as a partner in 2017 when Space Capital launched its first institutional venture capital fund of $16 million.1
Background and Expertise
Tom Ingersoll brings extensive experience and leadership to Space Capital:
- He is a former CEO of Skybox Imaging and Universal Space Networks.5
- His expertise spans all aspects of the space industry, from building and launching satellites to managing space-based assets.13
- Ingersoll's leadership has been credited with bringing Universal Space Network from an idea to a successful company.4
Role at Space Capital
As a Managing Partner, Tom Ingersoll plays a crucial role in:
- Sourcing, evaluating, and supporting seed-stage investment opportunities in the space economy.2
- Focusing on unlocking value in space technology stacks such as GPS, geospatial intelligence, and communications.3
- Contributing to the firm's management of over $100 million in assets across three funds.13
Philosophy
Ingersoll is known for his practical approach to space technology investments. He is quoted as saying, "Vision without execution is hallucination," emphasizing the importance of strong management teams and technical expertise in the companies Space Capital invests in.7
Tom Ingersoll's LinkedIn profile can be found under the username tom-ingersoll-6382b11, and he is based in Laguna Beach, California.46