Vantage: SpaceX, the space economy and the investment opportunity ahead

If you are a SpaceX investor or watcher, this Vantage interview has some great insights. Per Wimmer, CEO of Wimmer Family Office, has personal experience with Elon Musk and is an astronaut due to go up into space next year. He discusses the SpaceX IPO and the shift of space into a major investment theme. Drawing on decades of experience, he highlights SpaceX’s rise from near failure to market leader and credits Musk’s vision and risk-taking, contending it remains dangerous to bet against him. He also outlines how the space economy – now worth c $600bn – is rapidly scaling, driven by falling launch costs and growing applications such as satellites and pharmaceutical research.

Wimmer points to the biggest opportunities beyond launch, including data and service layers such as telecoms, analytics and cybersecurity. While competition is increasing, he warns the sector remains high risk and volatile, requiring careful diversification. Despite funding challenges – especially in Europe – he sees the space economy as a powerful long-term growth story, offering both investment potential and broader technological and societal benefits.

Watch the full interview now.