Investing at the edge of space in Disrupt 2025

But space stage But TechCrunch Disrupt 2025Top investors Celeste Ford, Chris Morales and Morgan Beller will explore where capital is flowing in the space economy and which startups need to step up.

Together, they will consider what founders must demonstrate to win funding, and how investment strategies are changing as the commercialization of the space accelerates. The funding landscape is rapidly evolving as governments and private markets are placing bigger bets on space.

If you’re building or thinking of launching a space tech startup – or if you’re already curious about the future of the space tech ecosystem – you need to pay attention to this session. Get your tickets now Save up to $444 Group discount up to 30%,

Journey into the space economy with these top investors

These three leading investors will highlight the opportunities and risks of supporting the next generation of space startups. With backgrounds spanning aerospace engineering, venture capital, defense, fintech, and blockchain, this trio brings unique perspectives on how frontier technologies make the leap from research to real-world impact.

Learn more about these top voices, along with the more than 250 speakers who led the session interrupt speaker page,

Celeste Ford, Managing Director, Stellar Ventures

celeste ford is the managing director of Stellar VenturesInvesting in next generation space technology companies. He is the founder and CEO of Stellar Solutions, Inc., a Malcolm Baldrige Award-winning aerospace engineering firm serving defense, intelligence, commercial and civilian customers. Founder and Board Chairman. Ford founded Stellar Solutions in 1995, leading global expansion and launching initiatives such as the Stellar Solutions Foundation and the QuakeFinder humanitarian research and development program. Her awards include lifetime achievement honors from the Baldrige Foundation and the National Association of Women Business Owners, Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year, and induction into the Silicon Valley Engineering Hall of Fame. He has aerospace engineering degrees from Notre Dame and Stanford.

Chris Morales, Partner, Point72 Ventures

chris morales is a partner in the investment team of Point72 VenturesWhere he leads defense technology investments. Before joining Point72, he was a technology, media and telecommunications associate at Goldman Sachs Investment Banking, advising top technology clients on M&A, debt and equity financings. Morales previously served in the U.S. Navy as an F/A-18 Super Hornet Weapons System Officer, flying combat missions in Operations New Dawn and Enduring Freedom. During his last two years of active duty, he was a flight instructor, training aircrews on the techniques, tactics and procedures of the F/A-18.

Morgan Beller, General Partner, NFX

morgan beller is a general partner in nfxA seed-stage venture capital fund. Previously at Facebook, she joined Corporate Development in 2017 to explore blockchain strategy, helping to build the dedicated blockchain team that became Diem and Novi, where she served as head of strategy. Prior to Facebook, Morgan led corporate development at Medium, overseeing the Embedley acquisition and shaping the company’s membership strategy. Prior to this, she was in the deals team at Andreessen Horowitz, focusing on early-stage investments. Morgan brings deep experience in technology, blockchain and venture investing, shaping startups through strategy and capital.

Step into the next frontier of space startups on Disrupt

With over 10,000 founders, investors and operators TechCrunch Disrupt 2025it space forum session A must-see for anyone exploring opportunities in innovation and looking for an inside look at how investors are shaping the future of the space economy. Don’t miss your ticket savings – Register today to save up to $444get more Up to 30% discount on group pass When you bring your team.