On TechCrunch Disrupt 2025's Space Stage, top investors Celeste Ford, Chris Morales, and Morgan Beller explore where capital is flowing in the space economy and what startups need to stand out.
Together, they will take a deep dive into where capital is flowing, what founders must prove to get funding, and how investment strategies are changing as the commercialization of space accelerates. The funding landscape is rapidly evolving as governments and private markets make bigger bets on space.
If you are starting or thinking about starting a space tech startup, or are already interested in the future of the space tech ecosystem, you should listen to this session. Get your tickets now and save up to $444 with up to 30% group discounts.
Journey through the space economy with these top investors
These three leading investors reveal the opportunities and risks of backing the next generation of space startups. With backgrounds spanning aerospace engineering, venture capital, defense, fintech, and blockchain, this trio brings a unique perspective on how frontier technologies make the leap from research to real-world impact.
To learn more about these top voices and the 250+ speakers leading sessions, visit our Disrupt Speakers page.
Celeste Ford, Managing Director, Stellar Ventures
Celeste Ford is a Managing Director at Stellar Ventures, which invests in next-generation space technology companies. She is the Founder and Chairman of the Board of Stellar Solutions, a Malcolm Baldrige Award-winning aerospace engineering firm serving defense, intelligence, commercial and civil customers. Ford founded Stellar Solutions in 1995 and led its global expansion, launching initiatives such as the Stellar Solutions Foundation and the QuakeFinder humanitarian research and development program. Her awards include Lifetime Achievement Awards from the Baldrige Foundation and the National Association of Women Executives, Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year, and induction into the Silicon Valley Engineering Hall of Fame. She holds degrees in aerospace engineering from the University of Notre Dame and Stanford University.
Chris Morales, Point72 Ventures Partner
Chris Morales is a partner on the investment team at Point72 Ventures, where he leads defense technology investments. Prior to joining Point72, he was a Technology, Media and Telecommunications representative at Goldman Sachs Investment Banking, advising top technology clients on M&A, debt and equity financing. Morales previously served 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 served as a flight instructor, training aircrews in F/A-18 techniques, tactics, and procedures.
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Morgan Beller, NFX General Partner
Morgan Beller is a general partner at NFX, a seed-stage venture capital fund. Previously, he worked at Facebook, where he joined Corporate Development in 2017 to explore blockchain strategy and helped create a dedicated blockchain team that later became Diem and Novi, where he served as Head of Strategy. Prior to joining Facebook, Morgan led corporate development at Medium, oversaw the acquisition of Embedly, and developed the company's subscription strategy. Previously, he was on the deals team at Andreessen Horowitz, focusing on early-stage investments. Morgan brings deep experience in technology, blockchain, and venture investing to build startups from the ground up through strategy and capital.
Step into the next frontier for space startups with Disrupt
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 will bring together more than 10,000 founders, investors, and operators, but this Space Stage session is a must-see for anyone looking to explore opportunities at the cutting edge of innovation and get the inside scoop on how investors are shaping the future of the space economy. Don't miss out on ticket savings. Register now to save up to $444 and get up to 30% off group passes when you bring your team.
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