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Lisa Rich

Managing Partner at Hemisphere Ventures LLC

United States

Overview 

Lisa Rich is a renowned space sector expert and speaker, currently serving as the Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Xplore, a company delivering remote sensing data products and solutions. She is also the Founder and Managing Partner of Hemisphere Ventures, a top VC firm specializing in space and frontier tech investments, including companies like mPower Technology in Series B funding. With a background in space technology and entrepreneurship, Lisa has founded successful ventures like Xplore and Hemisphere Ventures, positioning herself as a key player in the space industry and venture capital sector. She has also made significant contributions as a board member for organizations like Foundation For The Future and Commercial Spaceflight Federation.

Work Experience 

  • Founder and Chief Operating Officer

    2017 - Current

Low-cost, high-value satellite imagery, intelligence and insights

Raised $16,200,000.00 from Dylan Taylor, Tremendous View Capital, The Private Shares Fund, Lombardstreet Ventures, Brightstone Venture Capital, Starbridge Venture Capital, Gaingels, KittyHawk, SWAN Venture Fund and Helios Capital.

  • Founder and Managing Partner

    2014

    Venture Capital and Private Equity: Providing capital and strategy for entrepreneurs. Expertise in strategy, design, branding, marketing, and operations.

Hemisphere Ventures is an investment firm that focuses on achieving scale and identifying early revenue opportunities.

  • Board of Patrons

    2019 - 2023

The industry trade association of leading businesses working to advance commercial human spaceflight.

  • Founder

    2009 - 2014

    Product Launch and Development, Business Strategy, Social Media Marketing and Content Development, Advertising, PR, Operations

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