Space Startup Funding Rounds Boost Seraphim’s Investment Portfolio
On June 6, Seraphim Space Investment Trust (SSIT) announced that the total value of its early-stage space investments rose by 1.4% to £201 million ($257 million).
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On June 6, Seraphim Space Investment Trust (SSIT) announced that the total value of its early-stage space investments rose by 1.4% to £201 million ($257 million).
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