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Astranis

HQ San Francisco, United StatesFounded 2015

Astranis is a pioneering space technology company that designs, manufactures, and operates advanced small satellites for high orbits, particularly geostationary orbit (GEO) and medium Earth orbit (MEO). Unlike traditional satellite providers that focus on either small satellites for low Earth orbit or massive, costly satellites for high orbits, Astranis has developed a new class of compact, powerful, and radiation-hardened satellites. Their flagship product, MicroGEO, delivers dedicated satellite broadband and other mission-critical services, with over 10 satellites on contract and more than $1 billion in satellite services sold to commercial and government customers worldwide, including the U.S. Space Force, NASA, and major telecom providers.

StartupDevelopment
WebsiteLinkedInX
Total raised
$1.68B
9 rounds
Last round
$468M
Debt · Sep 30, 2026
Products
1
Most mature: development
Mentions
2
Latest Sep 30, 2026

Products1

Perceptor

Astranis space domain awareness and maneuvering spacecraft for GEO and other high orbits.

Development
Unveiled
Aug 13, 2026

Newest unveiled first. Open a product for its milestone timeline, components and sources.

Funding9 rounds · $1.68B

Disclosed
$1.68B
Latest
$468MDebt · Sep 30, 2026
Cumulative raised$1.68B
Mar 1, 2018Sep 30, 2026
Valuation over time$2.80B · May 6, 2026
Valuation over timeReported valuation rose from $1.40B (Apr 14, 2021) to $2.80B (May 6, 2026) across 3 valued rounds. 3 without a stated pre/post basis.
Valuations by round
AnnouncedStageValuationBasis
Apr 14, 2021Series C$1.40BBasis not stated
Apr 14, 2023Undisclosed$1.60BBasis not stated
May 6, 2026Series E+$2.80BBasis not stated

Totals add known amounts using recorded USD conversions where available; other currencies are shown separately. A ~ marks an estimated amount.

Hiring observations100 listings

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News2

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Sources19

Profile3

  1. 1
    OtherWikipedia

    Wikipedia · Supports Organization · founded year

    “FoundedOctober 20, 2015”
  2. 2
    DatabaseTracxn

    Tracxn · Supports Organization · founded year

    “founded in 2015 by”
  3. 3
    OtherAstranis - Black Flag Job Board

    Black Flag · Supports Organization

    “Designs, builds, and operates small geostationary satellites to deliver affordable broadband internet to underserved regions.”

Products1

  1. 4
    NewsNew private 'Perceptor' probes will keep an eye on satellites high above Earth

    Space.com · Aug 13, 2026 · Supports System

    “San Francisco-based company Astranis announced today (Aug. 13) that it's developing a line of spacecraft called Perceptor, which will keep an eye on”

Funding15

  1. 5
    NewsExclusive: Astranis lands $468M loan to expand satellite production

    Axios · Sep 30, 2026 · Supports Funding round · amount

    “EXIM approved the $468 million credit facility last week to grow "Astranis' capacity to manufacture and operate satellites," the bank said in a statement.”
  2. 6
    NewsAstranis Raises $450M+, Including $300M Series E

    Payload · May 6, 2026 · Supports Funding round, Funding round · post money valuation usd

    “Snowpoint Ventures and Franklin Templeton co-led the round, which valued the company at $2.8B, according to a source close to the deal.”
  3. 7
    CompanyAstranis adds $450 million to meet surging demand for advanced high-orbit spacecraft

    Astranis · May 6, 2026 · Supports Funding round · amount, Funding round · notes

    “The funding includes a new $300 million Series E round co-led by Snowpoint Ventures and Franklin Templeton, with participation from Andreessen Horowitz, funds and accounts managed by affiliates of BlackRock, Baillie Gifford, and Fidelity Management & Research Company”
  4. 8
    NewsWilson Sonsini Advises Astranis on $200 Million Series D

    Wilson Sonsini · Jul 24, 2024 · Supports Funding round

    “announced the successful completion of a $200 million Series D funding round led by long-time investor a16z Growth Fund and co-led by BAM Elevate”
  5. 9
    NewsAndreessen Horowitz Leads Fundraising for Satellite Startup Astranis

    Bloomberg · Apr 14, 2023 · Supports Funding round · amount, Funding round · post money valuation usd

    “Astranis Space Technologies Corp. has raised $200 million to build more satellites, according to a person familiar with the matter.”
  6. 10
    Regulatory filingAstranis Space Technologies Corp. - SEC Form D (0001715660-21-000003)

    U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission · Apr 19, 2021 · Supports Funding round

    “Total Amount Sold $ 280,821,725 USD”
  7. 11
    NewsAstranis, with a new approach to satellite internet, raises $250 million from BlackRock and others

    CNBC · Apr 14, 2021 · Supports Funding round · amount, Funding round · post money valuation usd

    “The company raised $250 million at a $1.4 billion valuation, Astranis CEO John Gedmark told CNBC, in a round led by BlackRock”
  8. 12
    Regulatory filingAstranis Space Technologies Corp. - SEC Form D (0001715660-20-000001)

    U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission · Oct 2, 2020 · Supports Funding round

    “Total Amount Sold $ 41,664,409 USD”
  9. 13
    NewsAstranis raises $90 million for its next-gen satellite broadband internet service

    TechCrunch · Feb 13, 2020 · Supports Funding round, Funding round · amount

    “including $40 million of equity funding with participating by Y Combinator and others in addition to Venrock and Andreessen. The remaining $50 million of debt facility comes from TriplePoint Capital.”
  10. 14
    NewsAndreessen Horowitz Makes Its First Space Investment With Satellite Startup Astranis

    Forbes · Mar 1, 2018 · Supports Funding round · amount

    “Satellite startup Astranis announced Thursday that it has raised $13.5 million in a Series A round.”
  11. 15
    Regulatory filingAstranis Space Technologies Corp. - SEC Form D (0001715660-17-000002)

    U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission · Sep 7, 2017 · Supports Funding round

    “Total Amount Sold $ 13,499,998 USD”
  12. 16
    Regulatory filingAstranis Space Technologies Corp. - SEC Form D (0001715660-17-000001)

    U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission · Aug 29, 2017 · Supports Funding round

    “Total Amount Sold $ 4,445,995 USD”
  13. 17
    CompanyAstranis raises $200 million Series D, fully funding Omega development program

    Astranis · Supports Funding round · amount

    “Astranis has raised a $200 million Series D, led by a16z Growth Fund and co-led by BAM Elevate.”
  14. 18
    DatabaseAstranis - Crunchbase company profile

    Crunchbase · Supports Funding round

    “Funding Type-Seed”
  15. 19
    NewsAstranis secures USD 468 mln US financing to expand satellite production

    Telecompaper · Supports Funding round

    “has secured a USD 468 million credit facility from the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM)”

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