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Umbra Lab
Space · Santa Barbara, United States · Founded 2015
American space-based datasets for your defense, intelligence and analytics solutions MoreLess
Umbra operates in the space technology sector, specializing in high-resolution Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) microsatellites. The company provides precise, real-time earth observation data, which is crucial for various applications such as environmental monitoring, disaster response, and national security. Umbra's clients include government agencies, private enterprises, and research institutions that require accurate and timely satellite imagery. The business model revolves around the development, launch, and operation of SAR satellites, generating revenue through data subscriptions and customized imaging services. By leveraging advanced radar technology, Umbra aims to solve pressing global challenges and contribute to a better future.
Keywords: SAR microsatellites, high-resolution imagery, earth observation, environmental monitoring, disaster response, national security, satellite data, real-time observation, space technology, radar imaging.
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- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2015
- Headquarters
- Santa Barbara, United States
- Employees
- 245
- Open positions
- 37
- Dealroom signal
- 89.0
Valuation & funding
Umbra Lab funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRANTOther financing | May 2023 | $4.5M | — | DARPA | ↗ |
| SERIES BEquity / VC | Dec 2022 | $0 | — | 7BC Venture Capital | — |
| EARLY VC✓Equity / VC | Jan 2021 | $32M | $128M | John Burbank · Hemisphere Ventures · Starbridge Venture Capital · CrossCut Ventures | — |
| SEED✓Equity / VC | Apr 2019 | $10M | $40M | Two Culture Capital · Champion Hill Labs · CrossCut Ventures · Hemisphere Ventures | — |
| EARLY VC✓Equity / VC | May 2018 | $0 | — | CrossCut Ventures · Hemisphere Ventures · Champion Hill Labs · Starbridge Venture Capital | — |
| EARLY VC✓Equity / VC | Jul 2015 | Undisclosed | — |
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Workforce over time
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| Year | Employees |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 243 |
| 2025 | 224 |
| 2024 | 154 |
| 2023 | 132 |
| 2022 | 66 |
| 2021 | 62 |
| 2020 | 23 |
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