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Rob Desborough

Rob Desborough

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Managing Partner & CEO (Seraphim Space Camp), Seraphim CapitalSeraphim CapitalLondon, UK

Current Firm

Seraphim Capital

Focus

Deeptech, AI

About Rob Desborough

Rob Desborough is Managing Partner and CEO of Seraphim Space Camp at Seraphim Capital, a leading venture capital firm specializing in deep technology investments. With a strategic focus on artificial intelligence, climate technology, aerospace, defense, and space sectors, Desborough drives investment initiatives in high-impact innovation at the intersection of emerging technologies and critical global challenges. Through his leadership at Seraphim Space Camp, he identifies and nurtures early-stage ventures poised to transform industries and address pressing societal needs. His expertise spans the rapidly evolving landscape of deep tech entrepreneurship, positioning him as a key figure in connecting visionary founders with capital and strategic resources necessary to scale transformative technologies.

Focus Areas

DeeptechAIClimateAerospace & DefenseSpace

Investment Stage

Pre-Seed
Seed
Series A
Series B+

Other Investors at Seraphim Capital

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Mark Boggett

CEO and Managing Partner, Seraphim Capital

Seraphim Capital

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Investment Profile

Rob Desborough is a Managing Partner & CEO (Seraphim Space Camp), Seraphim Capital at Seraphim Capital, based in London, UK.

Rob's investment focus spans Deeptech, AI, Climate, Aerospace & Defense, Space, primarily investing at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+ stages. This specialization allows for deep domain knowledge and strong network effects that benefit portfolio companies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Rob Desborough?

Rob Desborough is a Managing Partner & CEO (Seraphim Space Camp), Seraphim Capital at Seraphim Capital, based in London, UK. Their investment focus includes Deeptech, AI, Climate.

What does Rob Desborough invest in?

Rob Desborough focuses on investments in Deeptech, AI, Climate, Aerospace & Defense, Space through Seraphim Capital. These focus areas reflect their domain expertise and the types of startups they actively seek to back.

What firm is Rob Desborough at?

Rob Desborough is currently at Seraphim Capital, headquartered in London, UK, serving as Managing Partner & CEO (Seraphim Space Camp), Seraphim Capital.

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