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Kymeta

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Unlocking the potential of satellite connectivity, combined with cellular networks, to satisfy the overwhelming demand for global ubiquitous mobile connectivity

Redmond, United StatesFounded 2012Space
Valuation $250–500M Last recorded · 2020
Headcount 100–500 Current team size
Total funding $100–500M Disclosed equity funding
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About Kymeta

Kymeta Corporation is a technology company that specializes in providing satellite and cellular connectivity solutions. Their primary product is the Kymeta u8 terminal, an advanced, mountable, electronically steered antenna that can be used in various industries. This product is designed to offer reliable, robust, and always-on connectivity, making it ideal for businesses that require constant communication, such as those in logistics, emergency services, and remote operations.

The company operates in the telecommunications market, specifically in the satellite and cellular connectivity sector. Their business model revolves around selling their u8 terminal and offering flexible packages tailored to the needs of different industries. They also provide a mobile application for managing these devices, which includes features for monitoring real-time metrics, controlling the devices, and accessing support tools.

Kymeta makes money by selling their hardware (the u8 terminal) and through the subscription packages for their connectivity services. They also generate revenue from their mobile application, which offers additional features and tools for managing the devices.

Their u8 terminal has been developed over seven years of research and two years of field experience with the first-generation u7 terminal. It offers seamless switching between satellite and cellular networks, ensuring that the connection never drops, even while on the move.

In summary, Kymeta Corporation is a technology company that provides reliable and robust satellite and cellular connectivity solutions through their advanced u8 terminal and flexible service packages.

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At a glance

Status
Operational
Founded
2012
Headquarters
Redmond, United States
Employees
217
Open positions
5
Dealroom signal
34.8/100
Industry
Telecom, Space
Sector
Space, Aerospace, Testing, Spinout, Space Tech, Satellites, Communication and Connectivity Satellites, Space Upstream, DT and LS, science-based
Technology
Hardware
Business model
Manufacturing
Client focus
b2b
Investment activity
1 company, latest Aug 2020
Capital deployed
—
Preferred round
ACQUISITION

Funding history

10 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
GROWTH EQUITY VCOther financing Sep 2024 $20M — Trinity Capital ↗
DEBTDebt Mar 2022 $84M — Hanwha Systems · Bill Gates ↗
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Growth signals

Kymeta website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Kymeta is 7.6K monthly website visits, down 24% over the last three months. Kymeta's team declined 5.7% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits7.6K 3-month web change-24% 1-year team growth-5.7%
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Investments and acquisitions

Capital deployed

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Investors

14 investors on the cap table

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Seed1 investor entered at this stage

  • Doug Hutcheson

Series B and later12 investors entered at this stage

  • Lux Capital
  • Liberty Global
  • Bill Gates
  • Osage University Partners
  • Kresge foundation
  • Liberty Global Ventures
  • Tectonic Ventures
  • Sparx Group
  • Intellectual Ventures
  • Intelsat
  • Hanwha Systems
  • Trinity Capital

Other known investors1 additional known investor

  • Duke University
Team profiled 26 named & role-tagged
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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
10 countries with
team presence
🇺🇸 United States94.3%
🇨🇴 Colombia0.6%
🇪🇸 Spain0.6%
🇨🇿 Czech Republic0.6%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom0.6%
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Market sentiment

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