Balerion Space Ventures
Emerging managerSEC exempt reporting adviser (venture capital exemption).
- HQ
- TX
Balerion Space Ventures invests in founders building technologies that secure freedom and define the new space frontier. The firm lists general partners, principals, a chief financial officer, a head of marketing and communications, a venture partner, and advisors on its team.
01 · Says / Does
| Tag | Says | Does |
|---|---|---|
| Stages | Not stated | Not enough dated deals |
| Sectors | Space, Aerospace and defense | Not enough dated deals |
| Regions | Not stated | Not enough dated deals |
Says: what the firm's funds state. Does: from 0 dated deals in the last 24 months.
02 · Fund history
| Fund | Year | Size | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balerion Space Ventures Fund II, L.P. Balerion Space Ventures invests in founders building dual-use space technologies that secure freedom and define the new space frontier, including space infrastructure, propulsion, defense systems, satellite connectivity, and advanced manufacturing. Inferred from the firm's website and portfolio companies | 2024 | $80.49M (Form D) | Raising |
| Balerion Space Ventures Fund I, L.P. Balerion Space Ventures invests in founders building dual-use space technologies that secure freedom and define the new space frontier, including space infrastructure, propulsion, defense systems, satellite connectivity, and advanced manufacturing. Inferred from the firm's website and portfolio companies | 2023 | $34.66M (Form D) | Open, writing first checks |
| Explorer 1 Fund LP | approx. 2021 | $20M (Form D) | Follow-ons only |
03 · People across funds
- Daniel Kleinmann, General Partner
Balerion Space Ventures Fund II, L.P. (Named on Form D); Balerion Space Ventures Fund I, L.P. (Named on Form D); Explorer 1 Fund LP (Team)
- Daniel Wallman, General Partner
Balerion Space Ventures Fund II, L.P. (Named on Form D); Balerion Space Ventures Fund I, L.P. (Named on Form D); Explorer 1 Fund LP (Team)
- Philip Scully, Member of the general partner of the issuer.
Balerion Space Ventures Fund II, L.P. (Named on Form D); Balerion Space Ventures Fund I, L.P. (Named on Form D); Explorer 1 Fund LP (Named on Form D)
- A.C. Charania, Advisor - Ex. CTO Nasa
Balerion Space Ventures Fund II, L.P. (Team); Balerion Space Ventures Fund I, L.P. (Team); Explorer 1 Fund LP (Team)
- Aaron Mitchell, Venture Partner
Balerion Space Ventures Fund II, L.P. (Team); Balerion Space Ventures Fund I, L.P. (Team); Explorer 1 Fund LP (Team)
- Aidan Daoussis, Principal
Balerion Space Ventures Fund II, L.P. (Team); Balerion Space Ventures Fund I, L.P. (Team); Explorer 1 Fund LP (Team)
- Barbara Savage, Head of Marketing & Communications
Balerion Space Ventures Fund II, L.P. (Team); Balerion Space Ventures Fund I, L.P. (Team); Explorer 1 Fund LP (Team)
- Beau Spradling, Chief Financial Officer
Balerion Space Ventures Fund II, L.P. (Team); Balerion Space Ventures Fund I, L.P. (Team); Explorer 1 Fund LP (Team)
- Blair Bigelow, Advisor
Balerion Space Ventures Fund II, L.P. (Team); Balerion Space Ventures Fund I, L.P. (Team); Explorer 1 Fund LP (Team)
- Douglas Mcadams, Advisor - Ex. Navy Nuke
Balerion Space Ventures Fund II, L.P. (Team); Balerion Space Ventures Fund I, L.P. (Team); Explorer 1 Fund LP (Team)
- Emerson Garnett, Principal
Balerion Space Ventures Fund II, L.P. (Team); Balerion Space Ventures Fund I, L.P. (Team); Explorer 1 Fund LP (Team)
- Phil Scully, General Partner
Balerion Space Ventures Fund II, L.P. (Team); Balerion Space Ventures Fund I, L.P. (Team); Explorer 1 Fund LP (Team)
04 · Recent deals
No dated deals found yet.
05 · Latest from the firm
No news from the firm's website yet.
06 · Sources
- https://www.balerionspace.com/
- https://www.balerionspace.com/contact/
- https://www.balerionspace.com/team/
Fund dates and sizes are from SEC Form D filings.
Last verified: Oct 28, 2026