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Apolink

YC F24

San Francisco, US · Founded 2024 · 7 employees · Hiring · 5 known investors

Apolink provides on-demand satellite communications infrastructure, enabling real-time telemetry and command links for space operators managing satellites for applications including disaster response, wildfire detection, and intelligence gathering.

Also known as Bifrost Orbital

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareSpace TechUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (F24)

Apolink was founded in 2024 by Onkar Batra.

OBOnkar Batra
Onkar Batrain𝕏Founder · Chief Executive OfficerFounder and CEO of Apolink, a satellite communications infrastructure company that enables operators to manage satellites for disaster response, wildfire detection, and intelligence applications.

Investors · 5

Rebel FundSan Francisco · $100K – $5M
Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
468 CapitalreportedBerlin
MaC Venture CapitalreportedLos Angeles · $500K – $2M
Unshackled Venturesreported · 2 sourcesPalo Alto · $300K – $500K

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

In the news

19-year-old entrepreneur raises $4.3m for LEO connectivity satellite network - DCDdatacenterdynamics.com · Jun 2026Apolink, Space Compass, and JSAT International Sign MOU to Explore Multi-Orbit Optical Data Relay Collaboration ｜スカパーJSATskyperfectjsat.space · Apr 2026Apolink and Galaxia team up to improve planned data relay capability - SpaceNewsspacenews.com · Feb 2026RBC Signals partners with in-orbit relay developer Apolink - SpaceNewsspacenews.com · Jan 2026GomSpace to provide RF subsystem for Apolink LEO relay demonstrator - SpaceNewsspacenews.com · Dec 2025Space tech startup Apolink raises $4.3 million to improve satellite connectivityamericanbazaaronline.com · Jul 2025Apolink Raises $4.3 Million In Seed Round At $45 Million Valuation With Y Combinator Investment<!-- --> | TradedVCtraded.co · Jul 202519-Year-Old’s YC-Backed Apolink Raises $4.3M for 24/7 Satellite Connectivity | DigitrendZdigitrendz.blog · Jul 2025

Frequently asked questions

What does Apolink do?
Apolink provides on-demand satellite communications infrastructure, enabling real-time telemetry and command links for space operators managing satellites for applications including disaster response, wildfire detection, and intelligence gathering.
Who founded Apolink?
Apolink was founded by Onkar Batra in 2024.
Who are Apolink's investors?
Apolink's investors include Rebel Fund, Y Combinator, 468 Capital, MaC Venture Capital, Unshackled Ventures.
Where is Apolink headquartered?
Apolink is headquartered in San Francisco, US.