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Satelles

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Unique timing and location solutions delivered over the iridium® constellation of 66 low-earth-orbiting satellites

Reston, United StatesFounded 2008Space
Valuation $100–250M Last recorded · 2019
Headcount <100 Current team size
Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding
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About Satelles

Satelles, Inc. specializes in providing resilient time and location services to critical infrastructure sectors by offering alternative Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) solutions. Operating in the commercial, financial services, energy, and other critical sectors, Satelles leverages Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites to complement and augment the Global Positioning System (GPS) and Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS). The company's primary product, Satellite Time and Location (STL), ensures reliable and precise timing and positioning, which is crucial for the functioning of various critical infrastructures. Satelles' business model revolves around offering subscription-based services to its clients, ensuring continuous and dependable PNT data. The company generates revenue through these subscriptions and government funding, as evidenced by its involvement in legislative initiatives and partnerships with organizations like the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Satelles' market includes government agencies, financial institutions, energy companies, and other sectors that require robust and resilient PNT services.

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At a glance

Status
Acquired
Founded
2008
Headquarters
Reston, United States
Employees
25
Open positions
None listed
Dealroom signal
28.5/100
Sub-industry
Navigation & Mapping
Sector
Space, Aerospace, Geopositioning, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Space Tech, Satellites, Satellite Navigation, Space Tech for Maritime, Space Tech for Energy, Space Tech for Security and Safety, Space Tech for Finance
Technology
Deep Tech
Client focus
b2c

Funding history

7 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
ACQUISITION✓Exit Mar 2024 $0 — Iridium ↗
SERIES CEquity / VC Feb 2023 $15M $58M Safar Partners · C5 Capital · Iridium —
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Growth signals

Satelles website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Satelles is 680 monthly website visits, down 38.2% over the last three months. Satelles's team declined 66.7% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits680 3-month web change-38.2% 1-year team growth-66.7%
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Investments and acquisitions

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Recent portfolio relationships for companies that also act as investors or acquirers.

Investors

5 investors on the cap table

From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.

Series B and later3 investors entered at this stage

  • C5 Capital
  • Iridium
  • Safar Partners

Other known investors2 additional known investors

  • Cranberry Capital
  • Simon School Venture Fund
Team profiled 3 named & role-tagged
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Key operators 1 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
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Talent movements Hidden — book a demo in · Hidden — book a demo out past 12 months

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Global footprint

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Workforce by country
1 countries with
team presence
🇺🇸 United States100%
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Market sentiment

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