TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: Top VCs Reveal Space Economy Opportunities & How Startups Win Funding from Stellar Ventures, Point72, and NFX
At the dedicated Space Stage during TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, a panel of top venture capital experts—Celeste Ford, Chris Morales, and Morgan Beller—will explore the future of the space economy. This crucial session is a must-attend for any founder or operator building the next frontier of space startups. The discussion will focus on where capital is flowing in the rapidly expanding commercial space sector and precisely what specific qualities and milestones startups need to stand out and win funding.
Together, these leading investors will provide actionable insights into the shift in investment strategies as the commercialization of space accelerates. As both global governments and private markets place ever larger bets on space tech, the funding landscape is rapidly evolving. If you’re an entrepreneur creating a space technology startup—or simply curious about the future of the space tech ecosystem—securing your spot at this session is essential. Grab your TechCrunch Disrupt tickets now and save up to $444, with attractive group discounts offering up to 30% off.
Meet the Space Tech Venture Capital Experts
This elite trio of leading venture capital investors will deeply unpack the opportunities and risks associated with backing the next generation of space startups. Their diverse professional backgrounds—spanning aerospace engineering, military service, traditional venture capital, defense technology, fintech, and blockchain—provide unique, multi-faceted perspectives on how these complex, frontier technologies successfully make the critical leap from pure research to profitable, real-world impact. Learn more about these influential voices, alongside the 250+ speakers leading sessions, on the official Disrupt speaker page.
Celeste Ford: Stellar Ventures and Aerospace Innovation
Celeste Ford, Managing Director at Stellar Ventures, is a primary voice on investing in the next generation of space technology companies. She is the highly respected founder and board chair of Stellar Solutions, Inc., an award-winning aerospace engineering firm serving high-stakes defense, intelligence, civil, and commercial clients. Ford founded Stellar Solutions in 1995, spearheading its global expansion and launching significant initiatives like the non-profit Stellar Solutions Foundation and the humanitarian QuakeFinder R&D program. Her extensive list of accolades includes Lifetime Achievement honors from the Baldrige Foundation, the National Association of Women Business Owners, the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award, and induction into the Silicon Valley Engineering Hall of Fame. She holds advanced aerospace engineering degrees from both Notre Dame and Stanford University.
Chris Morales: Defense Tech and Point72 Ventures
Chris Morales is a Partner on the Investment Team at Point72 Ventures, where he spearheads critical defense tech investments. Prior to joining Point72, Morales was an associate focused on technology, media, and telecommunications at Goldman Sachs Investment Banking, where he advised major technology clients on large-scale M&A, debt, and equity financings. Morales previously served with distinction as an F/A-18 Super Hornet Weapons Systems Officer in the U.S. Navy, flying combat missions in Operations New Dawn and Enduring Freedom. During his final two years of active duty, he was a dedicated flight instructor, training aircrew on advanced techniques and tactics for the F/A-18 platform.
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is scheduled for San Francisco | October 27-29, 2025.
Morgan Beller: Seed-Stage VC and Blockchain Strategy at NFX
Morgan Beller is a highly effective General Partner at NFX, a prominent seed-stage venture capital fund. Previously at Facebook, she joined their Corporate Development team in 2017 to explore blockchain strategy, ultimately helping to establish the dedicated blockchain group that eventually became Diem and Novi, where she served as their Head of Strategy. Before her time at Facebook, Morgan led the Corporate Development efforts at Medium, overseeing the Embedly acquisition and significantly shaping the company’s subscription strategy. Earlier in her career, she was on the Deal Team at Andreessen Horowitz, concentrating on early-stage startup investments. Beller brings deep, invaluable experience in foundational technology, blockchain, and venture investing, assisting in shaping and capitalizing startups from the ground up through expert strategic guidance.
Don’t miss this Space Stage session! With over 10,000 founders, investors, and operators convening at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, this event is a must-see for anyone seeking an inside view of how top VCs are actively shaping the future of the space economy. Register today to lock in your ticket savings and receive group discounts!
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