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Aalyria

101 employees on LinkedIn · 5 known investors

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Aalyria develops software and hardware for managing wireless networks in motion, including directional optical communications terminals and a managed platform for orchestrating satellite, airborne, and terrestrial networks. The company serves commercial satellite operators, telecommunications providers, defense agencies, and space organizations.

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Founders & leadership

NWNathan W.
Nathan W.inCo-founder · EVP; Chief Technology OfficerFounder (and CTO) of Aalyria, which builds software and hardware for managing wireless networks in motion, including optical communications terminals (Tightbeam) and a platform for orchestrating satellite, airborne, and terrestrial networks. His work spans product and technical leadership, with a focus on Aalyria's optical communications portfolio.
RYRick Young
Rick YounginFounder, Optical Systems Engineer2022–2025

Investors · 5

Battery VenturesBoston · $500K – $100M
CoalitionCambridge
Cortado VenturesOklahoma City
J2 VenturesBoston

Also in the syndicate · 1

DYNE

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$200M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2026

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In the news

Aalyria Raises $100M at a $1.3B Valuationtectonicdefense.com · Feb 2026Google spinout Aalyria valued at $1.3 billion as investors pour into space-based communicationscnbc.com · Feb 2026ADDING MULTIMEDIA Aalyria Raises $100 Million to Build the Next-Generation Communications Backbone of the New Space Agebusinesswire.com · Feb 2026Aalyria Posts $100M Series B Funding Round - Via Satellitesatellitetoday.com · Feb 2026Aalyria, the space-based communications startup spun out of Google, raises $100Mmsn.com · Feb 2026Aalyria hits $1.3 billion valuation after raising funds for satellite mesh network - SpaceNewsspacenews.com · Feb 2026

Frequently asked questions

What does Aalyria do?
Aalyria develops software and hardware for managing wireless networks in motion, including directional optical communications terminals and a managed platform for orchestrating satellite, airborne, and terrestrial networks. The company serves commercial satellite operators, telecommunications providers, defense agencies, and space organizations.
Who founded Aalyria?
Aalyria was founded by Nathan W., Rick Young.
Who are Aalyria's investors?
Aalyria's investors include Battery Ventures, Coalition, Cortado Ventures, J2 Ventures.
How much funding has Aalyria raised?
Aalyria has disclosed $200M raised across 2 rounds.