Alba Orbital Analysis: $3M Raised
What is Alba Orbital?
Alba Orbital specializes in building PocketQube spacecraft, offering low-cost satellite launch services. Their unique approach significantly reduces the cost of accessing space, making it more accessible for various organizations. This democratization of space access enables a wider range of missions and innovations in satellite technology.
Location
33 Watt Road, Hillington, Glasgow, G52 4RY, United Kingdom
Employees
11-50
Founded
2012
Industry
Alba Orbital Operates In The Aerospace Industry, Specifically Focusing On Satellite Technology And Launch Services. This Sector Involves The Design, Development, And Deployment Of Satellites For Various Applications, Including Research, Communication, And Earth Observation. Alba Orbital Specializes In Providing Low-cost Launch Services For Pocketqube Spacecraft, Which Are Small, Lightweight Satellites. Their Offerings Include Satellite Launches, In-space Mission Platforms, And High-resolution Imagery Services, Making Space Access More Affordable And Accessible For Government Agencies, Universities, And Private Companies.
Revenue
$4.1-5.5M
Business Model
Non-consumer Hardware
HQ Location
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
YC Batch
W21
Product Features & Capabilities
- UNICORN-2 platform, Night Lights satellite imagery, Alba Launch service, Alba Connect ground station
Use Cases
Launch satellites into orbit for research and development; Conduct in-space missions using the UNICORN-2 platform; Capture high-resolution imagery of Earth at night; Test satellite hardware under real conditions; Communicate with satellites via dedicated ground stations.
Pricing
- Launch your own satellite in-orbit for as low as 25K Euro.
- Additional pricing details can be found on specific service pages such as NightLights and Unicorn-2.
How much Alba Orbital raised
Seed - $3.4 million
May 17, 2021Lead Investor: Founders of Skype and Fitbit
Who are the founders of Alba Orbital
TW
Tom Walkinshaw
Founder
Competitors Overview
Alba Orbital operates in the small satellite launch market, focusing on low-cost solutions through its PocketQube technology. Its main competitors include:
- Firefly Aerospace: Specializes in small to medium satellite launches. They offer a more extensive range of launch vehicles compared to A
Market Focus
Alba Orbital primarily focuses on the aerospace industry, specifically on providing low-cost satellite launch solutions and democratizing access to space through their PocketQube technology.
Investors
- Y Combinator
- Liquid 2 Ventures
- Zillionize
- Unpopular Ventures
- James Park
- Nick Raushenbush
- Greg Laughlin
- Emles Venture Partners
Full Description
Alba Orbital specializes in building PocketQube spacecraft, offering low-cost satellite launch services. Their unique approach significantly reduces the cost of accessing space, making it more accessible for various organizations. This democratization of space access enables a wider range of missions and innovations in satellite technology.
Other Considerations
Notable clients include the European Space Agency and Stanford University; Offers the lowest cost for PocketQube launches; Engaged in various partnerships for satellite deployment.
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