Christopher Magazzeni

Chris Magazzeni is an accomplished investor currently with IQ Capital, focusing on sectors such as Space, Aerospace & Defence, and Advanced Manufacturing. In addition to serving as Co-Chair and Co-Founder of the UK Defence Investor Network, Chris has held various board positions for startups, including ToffeX and Porotech, while also acting as a board observer for multiple companies. Previous experience includes a Research Fellow position at the European Space Agency, where Chris advanced additive manufacturing methods for space applications, and a Research Associate role at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford. Chris's educational background includes a PhD in Materials Science from the University of Oxford and a Bachelor's degree in Natural Sciences from the University of Cambridge.