Web Summit Qatar 2025, held in Doha, brought together over 255,000 attendees from 124 countries, making it the largest startup and technology gathering in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The event hosted more than 1,500 startups and 723 investors, fostering innovation, new collaborations, and groundbreaking ideas.
One of the key themes discussed was the burgeoning space tech sector. CNBC-TV18’s Shruti Mishra spoke with Adam Niewinski, Co-Founder and General Partner at OTB Ventures, to explore the reasons behind the increasing appeal of space tech to venture capital firms.
Space technology includes various applications, from satellite technology to space exploration endeavors. Venture capital interest suggests a growing belief in the sector’s future potential. The Web Summit provided a platform to discuss these opportunities and the challenges within the space tech arena. With the increasing need for technological advancements and the ambition to explore space, this sector might become increasingly important.
