# #171 | An Exchange for the Space Sector | Tejpaul Bhatia, Nebex

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Podcast: [Space Business Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/space-business-podcast-274990)
Published: 2026-07-06T06:54:49+00:00
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## Resource

Nebex is a new exchange for the global space sector. It just came out of stealth recently, but it already raised a $30 million seed round led by Google Ventures. The co-founder and CEO, Tejpaul Bhatia, is our guest for this episode. Enjoy. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 — Podcast Intro 1:45 – Elevator Pitch 3:01 – The Problem: Cross-Border Space Friction 15:06 – Real-World Examples incl. Axiom 34:04 – The Product: Exchange vs. Marketplace 37:40 – Business Model 50:41 – Regulation, Market Making 55:48 – Product Timeline & Alpha Launch 5:59 – Onboarding Space Founders 1:01:13 – What Else Is Exciting in Space? 1:03:57 – Nebex name origin 1:06:45 – Favorite Science-Fiction 🔗 Nebex 🏠Website: https://www.nebex.com/ 🔗 Follow us: 🏠Website : https://www.e2mc.space/ 🤝🏻LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/space-business-podcast/ 🌐Socials: https://linktr.ee/spacebusinesspodcast 🔗 Follow Raphael: ◇ Twitter/X - https://x.com/RaphaelE2MC 🔷LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/raphaelroettgen 🌐Instagram - https://instagram.com/raphael_space/ To Learn more about Space & the Space Economy: "To Infinity" – Raphael’s Revised Introduction to the Space EconomyThis book provides an insightful look into the space economy, its current trends, and future opportunities.📚 https://a.co/d/6jIQ2LO edX/EPFL's Space Economy MOOCThis course offers a detailed understanding of the New Space Economy, covering key concepts and market developments.🎓 https://www.edx.org/course/new-space- Space Founder NewsletterA new newsletter with opportunities for space startup founders. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/JCUq92vERtxsuYnF8 Space Business Newsletter📬 https://spacebusiness.substack.com/

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