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Industries are undergoing a fundamental shift towards green and digital business models. The competitiveness of European industries in the IoT era depends on the establishment of technological foundations in AI, Data, and Connectivity under European sovereignty. New Space is emerging as the technological platform for applications in the digital economy of things. There is a huge knowledge gap as to why space is so crucial to the success of so many companies.

The analogue economy is at a dead end

The exclusive focus of analogue business models on product sales growth has caused the ecological crisis. The imperative way out of this crisis requires increased utilisation and longevity of products. Only those who understand utilisation can optimise, incentivise, and ultimately charge for its usage. Observing things in operation, interpreting user data, and autonomously learning from smart connected things are the value drivers of the digital business models of Industry 4.0.

The digital economy of things is emerging

In the IoT era, the focus will shift from production to the operation of smart products. This already represents the biggest hurdle for European industry, which is deeply rooted in legacy processes. Investments need to shift from production capacities to capabilities that connect users throughout the user cycle, create user experience platforms, and move towards autonomous operation.

New Space is the new Frontier

The demand for data in a user-centric, digital, and circular economy is set to explode. Things will no longer only communicate with people but increasingly with other things. Powerful systems for connectivity and observation have long existed in space but are now available at a fraction of their cost. The problem of overloaded terrestrial systems is solved! New Space-enabled SaaS solutions are emerging and helping companies deliver their products as a competitive customer experience.

Lunar Economy: The Next Frontier for Business Expansion

The burgeoning lunar economy is emerging as space infrastructure expands, promising a robust market for both space-focused and Earth-based 'non-space' businesses. With SpaceX's Starship redefining access to the Moon, it's set to monopolise these essential gateways. Projected to match the GDP of nations such as Israel or Singapore by 2040, the Moon beckons significant private investment, potentially sparking an economic boom comparable to the historic discovery of new continents.

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We are industry experts consulting corporates to help them engage in the space economy and invest in future leaders in space-enabled enterprise software solutions.
We believe the space economy and space-enabled technologies will be the fundamental growth drivers of our industries.
Our vision is a circular economy that eliminates inefficiencies and underutilisation of resources. In the Internet of Things era, digital business models provide the convenience of access to everything at any time, replacing the need for outright ownership. New Space infrastructure serves as the backbone to this new era. Space-enabled business solutions will be the drivers for a reorientation towards a digital, green economy of things.
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Industry application examples of New Space

Through its connectivity and earth observation capabilities, New Space is a key enabler for technological transformation in almost all industries. Long-term mega-trends such as autonomous transport, smart cities, and interconnected products are being boosted by the empowering developments in space. Climate change mitigation and transformation to a green economy become realistic goals with the help of space-enabled solutions.
Space-enabled solutions are boosting the fourth industrial revolution and the creation of digital twins of previously analogue business models. Satellite communication services will be used to ensure the transmission of data that is both continuous and reliable. This includes remote locations and times/places where suburban communications are absent or unreliable. Automated delivery services using courier robots for urban- and sub-urban use will become realistic solutions, enabling cost effective, energy preserving and space efficient urban logistics.

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Space services have applications in renewable energy sources as well as in traditional oil-carbon and nuclear sectors. Such services can deliver benefits throughout all phases of the energy value chain, ranging from identifying reservoirs and sites, to controlling and monitoring of the distribution networks. Satellite data, in combination with terrestrial data is used for the forecast, measurement and more efficient usage of wind, tidal and solar resources. Space-based applications, often empowered by artificial intelligence enable digital management of generation facilities, pipelines, transmission and distribution networks.

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Space-enabled technology will make transport infrastructure more reliable and allow for increased innovation opportunities. Both infrastructure and vehicles alike will exchange large amounts of data allowing them to react instantaneously to changes. This can either be autonomously or from a remote location, such as transport hubs. Satellite technology will also enable the regular maintenance and upkeep of public transport. Trains, for instance, will be able to send data to the local transport hub notifying the relevant companies that specific carriages need assistance.

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Maritime services based on the integrated utilisation of space-based systems are of interest to shipping companies, port authorities, as well as national and international institutions. Satellite based services will complement and enhance current capabilities in many ways: Sensitive containers loads can be monitored with temperature sensors, to ensure the safety of goods. The location of assets will also be tracked to reduce loss and potential theft. Satellite communications will share this information with the relevant transport hubs. When ships arrive at a port, the two hubs will be able to communicate with each other about capacity and requirements. The regular tracking of location, speed and course will enable transport hubs to monitor the progress of journeys and offer real-time route updates.

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The combination and integration of space-based systems and terrestrial resources provides an increasing potential for customised solutions in the agriculture sector. Precision farming and enhanced irrigation management ensure yield optimisation while minimising environmental impact. Services may also include crop monitoring, soil management and evaluation for agricultural statistics. This in turn supports biodiversity and food security.

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Space-enabled technology will help address many environmental and climate change related challenges. Monitoring and management of natural resources (forests, water, soil) will become more efficient, illegal exploitation (wildfires, illegal fishing) more difficult. Pollution accidents and emissions may be prevented, tracked, or at least controlled and managed more efficiently.

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As humanity begins its expansion beyond Earth, the Moon will play a pivotal role in reshaping economic paradigms. The Lunar Economy will not only be a natural extension of the digital and space-based economies but will also pioneer entirely new industries. With abundant resources such as rare metals and access to unique low-gravity environments, the Moon offers unprecedented opportunities for manufacturing, research, and sustainable resource extraction. Additionally, lunar infrastructure will serve as a testing ground for innovations in energy production, closed-loop systems, and autonomous operations. The Lunar Economy will be driven by a circular, data-driven approach where every resource is maximized, and continuous data streams from space will empower decision-making on Earth, ensuring that the Moon becomes a thriving hub of economic activity, fueling growth for both terrestrial and space-based ventures.

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New Space solutions enable the digitalisation of cities to create future-proof, sustainable urban communities that minimise environmental impacts. The targeted use of data and space-enabled infrastructure solutions are key to mastering economic and social challenges as cities continue to grow. With smart buildings, and innovative, intelligent energy and transport systems, a smart city offers high quality of life, improved city operations and efficient use of resources.

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Space-derived data will play an important role for insurance companies, banks, and trading firms in evaluating risks, opportunities and pricing. Event impact analysis (for example for flooding events)is available at “the push of a button” at individual property level, combining current and archived data to allow monitoring of changes. Parametric weather insurance products will be tailored to businesses to protect them against the financial damages caused by excessive rainfall events or other environmental events. Energy traders will be able to access changing physical market supply & demand dynamics timely and determine the direction of energy prices early on.

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Energy companies and utilities use space-based data for measurement, forecasts and more efficient usage of wind, tidal and solar resources. Space-based applications provide benefits across the energy value chain and enable digital management of generation facilities to pipelines, transmission grids and distribution networks.

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Satellite data analytics company focused on monitoring of  infrastructure assets such as power lines and pipelines. The company uses artificial intelligence to analyse Earth observation data, and gives operators actionable information on the risk posed by vegetation, ground deformations, or third parties.

Space-enabled solutions are boosting the fourth industrial revolution and the creation of digital twins of previously analog business models. For example, shipping companies can draw on space-enabled applications and data analytics to improve decision-making around fleet composition and deployment, thereby efficiently using resources.

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Space-based solutions are shaping numerous industry-transforming applications such as autonomous driving. Satellite technologies facilitate the interconnection of transport infrastructure and vehicles and allow the integration of real-time data, such as traffic and weather information, for more efficient management.

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Insurance companies, banks, trading firms use satellite data for investment evaluation, risk assessment, event impact assessment, pricing, and asset monitoring

Constellr

Space data and services company that offers globally scalable crop water monitoring system. As water becomes an increasingly scarce resource and the limiting factor in food production, constellr provides solutions to use this resource much more efficiently. Its technology enables early detection of water stress symptoms in crops and helps facilitate a sustainable global food system.

Space-based systems facilitate smart farming and more efficient resource management through targeted irrigation systems and crop management for example. This enhances food security and may support the improvement of biodiversity.

Constellr

Space data and services company that offers globally scalable crop water monitoring system. As water becomes an increasingly scarce resource and the limiting factor in food production, constellr provides solutions to use this resource much more efficiently. Its technology enables early detection of water stress symptoms in crops and helps facilitate a sustainable global food system.

How New Space will enable business transformation

We have a unique industry network to help our portfolio companies establish valuable connections to strategic partners, potential customers, corporate buyers, and experienced operators.
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Technology

We partner with leading technology companies and a deep bench of experts and researchers who are able to identify and validate new technologies’ fit to solve industrial challenges.

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Industry Insights

We work with companies across sectors and apply deep industry insight to address business transformation challenges. Our aim is to facilitate knowledge transfer between these established industry organisations and our portfolio companies - with an acute eye on product-market-fit.

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Growth

Our corporate and space-industry network provides leverage to entrepreneurs and corporates on their commercialisation and transformation journey and helps accelerate growth. We provide additional business value, beyond capital and perspective.

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Exit

Einstein’s Partners introduce our portfolio customers to key customers, to entrepreneurs who have been there and done that, to relevant operators with whom to collaborate and share ideas as well as to company who could be future business partners for our portfolio companies.

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SELECTED Industry Network

We have a unique network in both, the space industry and the corporate landscape, that helps our corporate clients and portfolio companies establish valuable connections with strategic partners, potential customers, corporate buyers, and experienced operators.

What qualifies us?

The ability to judge whether a new technology may be disruptive arises from the deep knowledge of legacy industry practices. Dysfunctionalities of the existing world only become apparent by comparison with the New.

This is why Einstein Industries Ventures comprises experienced partners with a variety of industry backgrounds  – including aerospace, industrials, media, and capital markets. Our backbone is the fundamental knowledge and deep-rooted experience of the existing world.

We provide hands-on support, advice and access to a global, cross-industry network to every team we back, helping our portfolio companies scale and succeed.

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Our Partnership with ESA

As a partner of the European Space Agency (ESA), Einstein Industries Ventures is aligning its mission with that of ESA to ensure Europe’s independence regarding access to space-generated data and the utilisation of that data for the benefit of European corporations and societies.

We are dedicated to creating significant value - for our investors, the industry, society, and ultimately Europe.

Team

Our team brings together exceptional expertise and experience in various industries, with a track record of successfully scaling companies globally. Additionally, we have an Industry Advisory Board with deep connections in the space industry, including institutions like ESA and NASA, as well as political bodies and governments.

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