Do startups need early government customers in today’s market? Alpine Space, Einstein Industries, Stellar, Iceye agree: Yes

by Peter B. de Selding

PARIS — Venture-capital investors Alpine Space Ventures, Einstein Industries Ventures and Stellar Ventures and radar satellite builder Iceye agreed that the prevailing winds in the space-venture market make it indispensable for startups to have the backing of a government agency.

But they also agreed that startup founders need to keep governments and other investors out of the kitchen, meaning out of the core decision making process of startups.

“My investors ask: What is the first thing they can do for . . .

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