Seraphim Space launches New Space UCITS ETF via HANetf
The space tech specialist partners with white-label issuer HANetf to broaden investor access to the commercial space economy.
Seraphim Space is expanding its footprint in the commercial space sector with the launch of the Seraphim New Space UCITS ETF. The move provides investors with a more accessible vehicle for gaining exposure to the rapidly evolving space economy.
The fund is being brought to market via the white-label issuer HANetf. This strategic partnership allows Seraphim Space to leverage an established issuance framework to deploy its sector expertise into a liquid, exchange-traded format.
The SSIT Foundation
The expansion follows significant activity from the Seraphim Space Investment Trust (SSIT), a London-listed fund focusing primarily on private space technology start-ups. SSIT recently completed a substantial capital raise, securing £137 million through a C share issuance. These shares were offered at 100p per share, with the retail offer closing on May 6, 2026, and the trust's chair purchasing shares on May 14, 2026.
SSIT is chaired by Will Whitehorn, the former president of Virgin Galactic, who played a key role in the trust's initial public float. The momentum generated by the trust's performance and its ability to attract significant capital served as the catalyst for the transition into a dedicated ETF structure.
Lowering Barriers to Entry
The launch of a dedicated space tech ETF via HANetf significantly lowers the barrier for both retail and institutional investors. Historically, exposure to the "new space economy" was largely restricted to private equity firms or specific investment trusts, which often carry different liquidity profiles and risk structures than an ETF.
By moving into the ETF space, Seraphim signals a shift in the commercial viability of space technology. The transition suggests the sector is maturing beyond the venture capital stage and is now capable of supporting broader, public-market investment products.
Market Implications
This development reflects growing institutional confidence in the long-term scalability of space-based infrastructure and services. As the industry moves from government-led exploration to commercial exploitation, demand for diversified investment vehicles that track the sector's growth is expected to increase.
Observers will now monitor the fund's initial asset inflows and the specific composition of its holdings. While the ETF provides a new gateway for capital, the long-term success of the vehicle depends on the continued performance of the underlying space tech companies and the broader stability of the orbital economy.