Arabsat has announced a strategic investment of $5m in the latest early-stage SpaceTech fund managed by Seraphim Space, with participation from Aljazira Capital. The move reflects a joint effort to strengthen the Arab region’s role in the fast-growing global space economy and support the development of emerging technologies shaping the future of satellite communications, data intelligence and space infrastructure.
Seraphim, known globally for its investments in SpaceTech ventures, provides access to a broad pipeline of high-growth companies working on advanced innovations such as intelligent on-orbit processing, next-generation satellite payload architectures, AI-powered satellite analytics, quantum-resilient communications and advanced Earth observation solutions. These technologies serve a wide range of sectors, including defence and security, climate monitoring, life sciences and next-generation space infrastructure. Through the partnership, Arabsat will gain early insight into emerging technological trends and opportunities to assess solutions that could enhance its operational capabilities, resilience and long-term competitiveness.
The investment forms part of Arabsat’s ongoing transformation strategy as it expands beyond traditional satellite operations to become a more innovation-driven space organisation. By connecting with Seraphim’s global ecosystem of emerging SpaceTech companies, the company aims to accelerate its long-term vision of building a more connected, secure and data-driven space environment that supports economic diversification across the region while positioning Arabsat as a contributor to global SpaceTech development.
The investment forms part of Arabsat’s broader innovation strategy, designed to support emerging SpaceTech ventures, deepen regional sovereignty in advanced technologies, and build strategic partnerships that enable future-ready space infrastructure for the Arab world and beyond—extending the region’s technological footprint globally.
Commenting on the investment, Dr Badr Al Suwaidan, CEO of Arabsat, said: “Our participation in Seraphim’s fund reflects Arabsat’s commitment to advancing the region’s technological capabilities and ensuring that the Arab world plays a central role in the global SpaceTech landscape. We are equally pleased to have worked and aligned with Aljazira Capital during the due diligence phase of this investment, and we appreciate their support in advancing a shared vision for a stronger, more competitive, and innovation driven space ecosystem, locally and regionally.”
Marco Mauri, Chief Investment Officer at Aljazira Capital, added: “Aljazira Capital’s participation alongside Arabsat reflects our focus on investing through specialized global platforms that enable differentiated access to emerging structural themes and next-generation technologies with enduring strategic relevance. Through Seraphim’s global ecosystem, we gain early exposure to emerging SpaceTech innovators while fostering knowledge transfer, strategic partnerships, and commercialization pathways aligned with the Kingdom’s long-term innovation ambitions.”
Mark Boggett, CEO at Seraphim added: “We are thrilled to welcome Arabsat as a strategic partner. This collaboration strengthens Seraphim Space’s global network of partners and, with this latest close of our current venture fund, empowers us to continue championing breakthrough SpaceTech innovations that are transforming industries and delivering meaningful, long-term benefits for the global SpaceTech economy over the coming decade and beyond.”
The momentum behind this initiative reflects a shared regional ambition to position the Arab world as a competitive contributor to global innovation. Through this collaboration, Arabsat and Aljazira Capital aim to attract high potential SpaceTech companies, empower next generation talent, and accelerate the commercialization of cutting edge technologies that serve both regional priorities and international markets.
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