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Kineis
Offers tomorrow's IoT network connectivity
About Kineis
Kineis is a pioneering startup operating in the space technology and Internet of Things (IoT) sectors. The company leverages its 40 years of experience in the Argos system to combine the best of New Space and IoT, aiming to make space technology accessible to all. Kineis is planning to launch the first European constellation of 25 nanosatellites dedicated to IoT, adding to the nine satellites already in operation.
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Kineis specializes in global connectivity, offering low-energy, simple, and reliable solutions. The company's primary service is the localization and connection of objects anywhere on the planet. Using miniature technology (a module of 2x3 cm), Kineis connects a multitude of objects to its satellites to collect data. This data is processed 24/7, 365 days a year, with over 50 people working daily to manage data security, servers, network, and data processing algorithms.
The company's business model revolves around offering its innovative technology to various clients, including those in defense, hydrology, and other sectors requiring global data collection and processing. Kineis makes money by providing these clients with reliable and innovative data collection and processing services.
In summary, Kineis is a space technology startup that uses a network of nanosatellites to provide global IoT connectivity services. Its clients include various industries that require reliable and innovative data collection and processing.
At a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2018
- Headquarters
- Ramonville-Saint-Agne, France
- Employees
- 92
- Open positions
- 7
- Dealroom signal
- 82.5/100
- Sector
- Space, Aerospace, Vivatech2019, Space Tech, Satellites, Industrial Technology, ESA, Communication and Connectivity Satellites, Space Tech for Maritime, Space Tech for Culture and Entertainment
- Technology
- Hardware, Deep Tech, IoT InternetOfThings
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUPPORT PROGRAMOther financing | Jan 2022 | $0 | — | EUSPA · CASSINI Initiative | ↗ |
| EARLY VCOther financing | Feb 2020 | $110M | $440M | Bpifrance · BNP Paribas Développement | ↗ |
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Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Kineis is 6.9K monthly website visits, down 70% over the last three months. Kineis's team grew 3.4% over the past year.
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Series A2 investors entered at this stage
Bpifrance
BNP Paribas Développement
Other known investors2 additional known investors
CASSINI Initiative
EUSPA
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