Hélène Huby

Overview

Hélène Huby is a French entrepreneur and investor specializing in the space and technology sectors. She is the co-founder and CEO of The Exploration Company, a company dedicated to democratizing space exploration. Prior to founding The Exploration Company, Huby held various positions at Airbus Defence & Space and ArianeGroup, including Vice President for the Orion European Service Module and Head of Innovation. She also co-founded the Microbiome Foundation and serves as Chair of Urania Ventures, a deep tech investment company. Huby has been recognized with the Prix Business with Attitude 2026 in the role model category and was appointed Chevalier of the Ordre national du Mérite in 2023. The Exploration Company, under Huby's leadership, aims to develop reusable space capsules and rockets to make space exploration more affordable and sustainable. The company has secured significant funding and partnerships, including a contract with Axiom Space to deliver cargo to the International Space Station. Huby's vision is to establish European sovereignty in space and foster international collaboration. Huby's investment philosophy focuses on supporting innovative and impactful ventures in the aerospace and technology sectors. She emphasizes the importance of risk-taking, cost optimization, and rapid decision-making in fostering successful startups. Her leadership and strategic vision have positioned The Exploration Company as a key player in the European space industry, contributing to the continent's growing presence in space exploration.

Investment Focus

• Innovative technology solutions
• Scalable business models
• Strong management teams
• Potential for significant impact in the aerospace and technology sectors
• Alignment with European space exploration goals

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