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Tim Franta
Chief Executive Officer and Director at Starfighters Space
· Merritt Island, Florida, United States
Check size
Undisclosed
Lead stage
Growth
Deals tracked
3
Sectors
Aerospace, Space launch
Aerospace
Space launch
Commercial space
Defense-adjacent aviation
Growth
Commercialization
Public-company operating stage
United States
Florida
About Tim
Tim Franta is an Executive Officer and Director with experience in institutional investment roles. Limited public data available on his current firm affiliation, investment stage focus, and sector specialization
Investment thesis
Builds aerospace capability into commercially executable programs.
Tim Franta describes his work as translating complex technical and regulatory work into plans that investors, policymakers, and operating teams can act on. His background spans aerospace development, infrastructure, public policy, and strategic finance, with an emphasis on turning capability into momentum and durable execution.
Recent activity
Live platform data · proprietary, citable layer
Notable portfolio
Led development of Starfighters Space's STARLAUNCH air-launch system.
Serves as CEO and director of Starfighters Space following his appointment in February 2026.
Frequently asked
Does Tim Franta invest at Growth stage?
Yes. They invest at Growth, Commercialization, Public-company operating stage stage.
Their geographic focus includes United States, Florida.
What is their typical check size?
Check size is not publicly disclosed. They currently invest through Starfighters Space.
What sectors does Tim Franta focus on?
Tim Franta primarily invests in Aerospace, Space launch, Commercial space, Defense-adjacent aviation.
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