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– ����ý Forge, the UK-based leader in in-space manufacturing, has appointed Scott White as Chair of the Board to support the company’s next phase of growth as it transitions from technology demonstration to large-scale materials production.‍

Scott White is a highly respected serial entrepreneur and deep tech leader, best known for founding and leading Pragmatic Semiconductor for over a decade. He raised more than $400 million, established Pragmatic as a pioneer in flexible electronics, and championed applications of its technology across sustainability, healthcare, and national security.

He has been directly involved in 9 other startups spanning telecommunications, photonics, machine learning, and advanced manufacturing, and currently chairs boards in robotics, quantum computing, and space technology. White is also an advisor to two venture capital funds, a member of the UK Government’s Semiconductor Advisory Panel, and was named Deep Tech Entrepreneur of the Year at the 2022 Enterprise Awards.

In June 2025, ����ý Forge successfully launched its ForgeStar-1 satellite, receiving the UK’s first licence for in-space manufacturing. Still currently active, the mission will demonstrate the company’s capability to manufacture advanced materials in microgravity, validating ����ý Forge’s model as the world’s first dedicated materials production business in space.

Building on the success of ForgeStar-1, ����ý Forge is now preparing for its next missions, moving from proof-of-concept to sustained, scalable materials manufacturing in orbit. By harnessing the unique conditions of microgravity, the company aims to deliver breakthroughs in semiconductor material production, addressing the global demand for ultra-high quality substrates that underpin next-generation technologies in quantum computing, telecommunications, and advanced electronics.

Scott White’s appointment as Chair comes as ����ý Forge moves towards its Series B raise. His expertise in the semiconductor sector, coupled with his deep experience in scaling technology companies and raising substantial growth capital, will be instrumental in positioning ����ý Forge as a global leader in advanced materials, with a presence in the UK, US, and international markets.

Scott White, Chair of the Board, ����ý Forge: “����ý Forge is unlocking a new era of materials production in orbit. By creating advanced semiconductors and substrates impossible to make on Earth, the company has the potential to transform industries worldwide. I’m excited to support the team in realising this vision, building on their strong foundations to make ����ý Forge a true global leader.”

Joshua Western, CEO & Co-founder, ����ý Forge: “Scott brings incredible experience in scaling deep tech businesses and shaping global markets to ����ý Forge. His insight into semiconductors and growth capital will be pivotal as we move from proving our technology in orbit to delivering materials at industrial scale. With Scott as Chair, we’re accelerating towards our goal of making ����ý Forge the world leader in on-orbit manufacturing.”

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