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Akash Systems
Developing and supplying the next generation of small satellites
About Akash Systems
Akash Systems, founded in 2016, specializes in the development of components for satellite communications and thermal management solutions for data centers. The company's core technology is based on Gallium Nitride (GaN)-on-Diamond, which enables the creation of smaller, lighter, and more efficient radio frequency (RF) power amplifiers and other satellite components.
Their product line includes CubeSats, satellite transmitters, and RF power amplifiers, primarily targeting the satellite industry. These components are designed to enhance the performance and reduce the cost of satellite communications. In addition to their satellite-focused products, Akash Systems has developed a thermal management solution for data centers called Diamond Cooling technology. This technology aims to improve server performance by significantly lowering operating temperatures.
The company's business model revolves around the design, manufacturing, and sale of its proprietary GaN-on-Diamond-based products to satellite manufacturers, operators, and data center providers. By focusing on this advanced material, Akash Systems aims to address the growing demand for higher data rates and more efficient thermal management in both the space and terrestrial communication industries.
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- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2016
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, United States
- Employees
- 169
- Open positions
- 4
- Dealroom signal
- 84.1/100
- Industry
- Telecom, Space
- Sector
- Space, Aerospace, Space Travel, Spinout, Space Tech, Satellites, Communication and Connectivity Satellites, Space Upstream, DT and LS, science-based
- Technology
- Deep Tech
- Business model
- Manufacturing
- Client focus
- b2b
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERIES BEquity / VC | Jul 2022 | $0 | — | Embedded Ventures | — |
| EARLY VCEquity / VC | Oct 2020 | $0 | — | Undisclosed | — |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Akash Systems is 9.4K monthly website visits, up 64.9% over the last three months. Akash Systems's team grew 14.2% over the past year.
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Seed5 investors entered at this stage
Sriram Krishnan
Ruvento
Backstage Capital
Social Capital
DCVC
Series A5 investors entered at this stage
Khosla Ventures
Founders Fund
ACME Capital
Correlation Ventures
Embedded Ventures
Other known investors17 additional known investors
Cornell University
10X Capital
ARC Angel Fund- BVBanyan Ventures
Cade Ventures
Christer Andersson
Flucas Ventures- GTGopal Tampi
Hemisphere Ventures
Infinite Capital
Jenna Bryant
John Bonten
Laura Butler
Noveus Capital
Realm Capital Ventures
Technology Pioneers | World Economic Forum
VU Venture Partners
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