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Northwood Space

HQ Los Angeles, United StatesFounded 2022

Northwood is redefining satellite data transmission by developing ultra-wideband gateway technology designed to enable fast satellite backhaul. Founded in 2023 by Bridgit Mendler, Griffin Cleverly, and Shaurya Luthra, the company aims to revolutionize satellite data transmission by mass-producing ground stations, also known as teleports, which connect to satellites in space. This approach seeks to make the process more efficient and cost-effective, expanding access to space by rethinking shared infrastructure for satellite backhaul.

Startup
WebsiteLinkedInX
Total raised
$136M
3 rounds
Last round
$100M
Series B · Jan 27, 2026

Funding3 rounds · $136M

Disclosed
$136M
Latest
$100MSeries B · Jan 27, 2026
Cumulative raised$136M
Feb 19, 2024Jan 27, 2026

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People3

Hiring observations39 listings

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  1. 1
    OtherNorthwood Space - Black Flag Job Board

    Black Flag · Supports Organization

    “This company develops advanced, scalable ground gateways for space connectivity, enabling resilient and adaptable infrastructure to support global”
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    CompanyNorthwood

    Northwood Space · Supports Organization · name

    “Northwood Space © All Rights Reserved”

Funding4

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    NewsNorthwood Space secures a $100M Series B and a $50M Space Force contract

    TechCrunch · Jan 27, 2026 · Supports Funding round · amount

    “has closed a $100 million Series B funding round, led by Washington, D.C.-based firm Washington Harbour Partners”
  2. 4
    NewsNorthwood Raises $30M in Series A Funding

    FinSMEs · Apr 24, 2025 · Supports Funding round, Funding round · amount

    “The round was led by Alpine Space Ventures and Andreessen Horowitz, with participation from Also Capital, Founders Fund, Box Group, Balerion, Banter Capital, and Humba Ventures.”
  3. 5
    NewsGround station startup founded by former Disney actor raises $6.3m

    DatacenterDynamics · Feb 20, 2024 · Supports Funding round · amount

    “This week the company secured $6.3 million in seed funding from Founders Fund and Andreessen Horowitz, with participation from Also Capital, Long Journey Ventures, BoxGroup, and Humba Ventures.”
  4. 6
    NewsNorthwood Space Raises $100M Series B And Lands $50M Government Contract As Space Tech Funding Rockets Higher

    Crunchbase News · Supports Funding round

    “announced Tuesday that it has raised $100 million in a Series B funding round.”

People1

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    OtherBlack Flag 100

    Black Flag · Supports Organization, Role

    “Northwood is redefining satellite data transmission by developing ultra-wideband gateway technology designed to enable fast satellite backhaul. Founded in 2023”

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